CALENDAR
Aug 1, 2010
August 25-26, 2010 Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference, Dallas Convention Center, Dallas TXwww.hdma.org September 10-12, 2010 North American Trailer...
Clean Cylinder Technology new from Hyva
Aug 1, 2010
Hyva USA Corporation announces Clean Cylinder Technology. This technology is based on a Hyva proprietary internal sealing system designed to control and...
Lite-Check's Detector 902 provides precision testing of trailer systems
Aug 1, 2010
Lite-Check LLC is offering the new Detector 902 test instrument for trailer lights and air brake systems. The instrument is simple to operate using either...
Hydraulic brake rotors equipped with ZXP3
Aug 1, 2010
ArvinMeritor's aftermarket business introduced hydraulic disc brake rotors with a new, patented coating, called ZXP3, designed to protect against oxidation...
Landoll adds chain drive to Model 330
Aug 1, 2010
Landoll Corporation has introduced a chain drive power-on/power-off system to its Model 330 traveling axle container trailer line. This new option will...
Haldex warns against imitation HCVs
Aug 1, 2010
Imitation height control valves have been designed to appear identical to genuine Haldex height control valves in order to convince the user they'll perform...
Ridewell opens Canadian FOB warehouse
Aug 1, 2010
Ridewell Corporation has opened a Canadian FOB (freight on board) warehouse in Hamilton, Ontario for complete suspensions, service kits, and replacement...
Trail King unveils pneumatic bulk trailer
Aug 1, 2010
Trail King's new APBE 1600 external ring pneumatic bulk trailer is lighter, stronger, and more maneuverable. The new external ring design of the APBE...
Skirting the issue
Aug 1, 2010, by Bruce Sauer
A FUNNY THING happened on the way to our story about advanced trailer technology this month. We realized that cutting-edge technology wasn't really the...
Trilogy debuts Sunrise line of products
Aug 1, 2010
Trilogy Machinery Inc, the United States distributor for Sunrise ironworkers and punching machines, introduces the Sunrise line of CNC ironworkers and...
Market for hybrid trucks, buses surging
Aug 1, 2010
Transit buses have long been an important platform for testing new drivetrains in the heavy-duty vehicle market, but within the past couple of years,...
MC-L RV chassis enables aerodynamic body designs, enhances fuel efficiency
Aug 1, 2010
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) has introduced its newest product for the RV market, the FCCC MC-L RV chassis. Designed with a durable...
Cummins ISX11.9 engine gets certification
Aug 1, 2010
Cummins Inc has received certification from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (ARB) for its ISX11.9 diesel...
WABCO Reman Solutions is established
Aug 1, 2010
WABCO Holdings Inc has established WABCO Reman Solutions. This operating unit will specialize in remanufacturing electronic and mechatronic components...
HDMA addresses energy efficiency
Aug 1, 2010
The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association has announced the initial formation of the HDMA Strategic Energy Council. Comprised of HDMA member companies...
Spicer convertible tag axles improve fuel efficiency, vocational flexibility
Aug 1, 2010
Dana Holding Corporation has introduced two new Spicer tag axles that improve fuel efficiency, reduce vehicle weight, and lower OEM installation costs...
Peterbilt delivers first Paccar MX engine
Aug 1, 2010
Peterbilt Motors Company recently celebrated the delivery of the first 2010 EPA-certified Paccar MX engine. A Peterbilt Model 386 equipped with the first...
Trilogy Machinery becomes Sunrise agent
Aug 1, 2010
Trilogy Machinery Inc has entered into an agreement with Sunrise Fluid Power Inc to become the new United States agent for ironworkers and punching machines....
Dealers/distributors
Aug 1, 2010
Auto Safety House LLC (ASH) has named Cory Merry parts manager of the Las Vegas NV location. With 19 years of parts support and sales experience, Merry...
Neway ADZ suspension introduced
Aug 1, 2010
SAF-Holland has released the Neway ADZ Series drive axle air-ride suspension for vocational trucks and tractors. The new ADZ Series has been engineered...
Strictly Diesel, Sinister Diesel join forces
Aug 1, 2010
Strictly Diesel and Sinister Diesel (formerly ITP Diesel) are joining forces to enhance their nationwide product and service offerings. They have both...
Obituaries
Aug 1, 2010
The family of VMAC owner Tony Menard has appointed Jim Hogan company president after Menard died unexpectedly July 4, 2010. Hogan, who helmed VMAC with...
Webb's Super Kits can lower brake costs
Aug 1, 2010
Webb Transit introduces Super Kits to the transit and coach markets. Kits consist of two Webb OEM-quality brake drums, four new brake shoes lined with...
HECO unveils new logo, revamped website
Aug 1, 2010
Highway Equipment Company (HECO), manufacturer of Hi-Way road maintenance equipment and New Leader crop nutrient applicators, recently unveiled a new...
Civacon offers Thermistor, Optic sockets
Aug 1, 2010
Civacon announced that its new Optic and Thermistor single API sockets are now available. These sockets have been designed for longer wear than traditional...
