Navistar adds eStar dealer
Westrux International of Sante Fe Springs, California, has become a dealer for Navistar’s first full-production all-electric truck...
ACOFAS announces technician training clinic
The American Council of Frame and Alignment Specialists will hold a clinic for technicians September 14-15 at the Akron Frame facility in Akron Ohio...
Haldex warns against imitation HCVs
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
WABCO Holdings Inc has established WABCO Reman Solutions. This operating unit will specialize in remanufacturing electronic and mechatronic components...
HDMA addresses energy efficiency
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
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
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
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
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
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
Strictly Diesel and Sinister Diesel (formerly ITP Diesel) are joining forces to enhance their nationwide product and service offerings. They have both...
Obituaries
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
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
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
Civacon announced that its new Optic and Thermistor single API sockets are now available. These sockets have been designed for longer wear than traditional...
Grote's Trilliant 36 conversion bulb turns traditional lamp into LED WhiteLight lamp
Grote Industries has introduced the newest member of its LED WhiteLight work lamp portfolio: the Trilliant 36 LED WhiteLight conversion bulb. The Trilliant...
Martin Engineering acquires Cougar
Martin Engineering has acquired Cougar Industries, a Peru IL-based manufacturer of industrial vibrators. According to Scott Hutter, Martin Engineering...
Eaton's Mexican operations earn awards
Eaton Corporation recently earned two Master of Quality awards from Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). Eaton was recognized for outstanding performance...
