Uncertainty Clouds EOBR Issue
By Sean Kilcarr, senior editor, and Wendy Leavitt, director of editorial development
Clouds of uncertainty are gathering around the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) plan to issue a new rule that in 2012 will force truck and bus operators having serious hours-of-service (HOS) violations to install electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs) in all their vehicles...
SAF-HOLLAND’s Gross Margin Up in 2009
Thanks to a restructuring program, which consisted of both a comprehensive cost-saving program and a reduction in net working capital, SAF-HOLLAND’S gross margin improved to 16.3%, compared to 14.8% in the previous year...
Supreme Launches Supreme Express Program
Supreme Corporation, a subsidiary of Supreme Industries (NYSE Amex Equities: STS), announced the launch of the company’s new Supreme Express Aluminum Van Body Program, which gives Supreme’s customers a completed aluminum van body in 10 business days or 15 business days with an approved liftgate...
NHTSA Report Offers Ways To Reduce Medium, HD Truck Emissions
The National Research Council and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have released Technologies and Approaches to Reducing the Fuel Consumption of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles, a congressionally mandated report that assesses and recommends different approaches to improving fuel economy, increasing efficiency and reducing emission of greenhouse gases from medium- and heavy-duty trucks...
Miller Industries Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Miller Industries announced that this year marks its 20th anniversary in the manufacturing of towing and recovery equipment. Since its beginnings in mid-April 1990, Miller Industries has continued to grow in towing and recovery manufacturing under the well-known brands of Century, Vulcan, Chevron, Challenger, Champion, Eagle, Holmes, Jige and Boniface...
Larson Truck Sales Named Reitnouer’s Dealer of the Year
Reitnouer, Inc., North America's largest manufacturer of all-aluminum flatbeds and drop decks, announced that Larson Truck Sales of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has been named Dealer of the Year for the United States...
Auto industry concerned by price hike in iron ore
ACEA, the European automobile industry’s trade association, is concerned by the sudden and massive increase in the price of iron ore -- a crucial material for producing steel – and has asked the European Commission and member states to develop and implement a raw-materials strategy to ensure a level playing field on the world’s markets and facilitate broad access to raw materials from third countries at competitive conditions ...
Alliance Parts, ArvinMeritor offer rebuilt brakes shoes
In response to the challenging economic conditions in the commercial trucking industry, Alliance Parts has partnered with ArvinMeritor to provide a line...
Thomas Built Buses redesigns EF cockpit
With an eye to the driver's experience, Thomas Built Buses has redesigned its Type D engine forward (EF) cockpit. The result is an updated look and improved...
Eaton hybrid systems achieve 30 million-plus miles of service
Eaton Corporation announced that customers using the company's hybrid systems have collectively accumulated more than 30 million miles of clean, reliable...
Bonnell complies with NATM guidelines
Bonnell Industries Inc, Dixon IL, now complies with the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) guidelines. The company has passed the NATM...
Kenworth trucks reinforce image of quality at Reser's Fine Foods
When Reser's Fine Foods unveiled a new look with its packaging and marketing in 2009, part of that change was the addition to its delivery fleet of 35...
The Road Ahead - Calendar
May 19-21, 2010 DeVilbiss, Binks, and Owens Community College, spray finishing technology workshop, Owens Community College, Toledo OH 800-466-9367, ext...
Versatile Eye Dot camera system requires no permanent installation
Certified Power Inc announces a new product, the Eye Dot camera system. Built tough to meet government and municipal market requirements, the Eye Dot...
Chassis Grabber mounting system: No holes need drilling in the frame
Safety Pumping Systems (SPS) announced the commercial availability of the Chassis Grabber mounting system. The patent-pending Chassis Grabber mounting...
PneuMACvac joins expanded MAC line
MAC Trailer Mfg has expanded its tank line and recently unveiled the PneuMACvac at the National Tank Truck Carriers conference in Nashville TN. Designed...
Bedslide is enhanced with new features
Now with new features, BedSlide answers cargo management needs. The Bedslide SR has a laminated TuffDec surface, new easy-to-use handle bar and release...
Alliance Parts redesigns website
Visitors to the redesigned Alliance Parts website (www.alliancebrandparts.com) will find enhanced parts support tools designed specifically for commercial...
AkzoNobel courses receive certification
AkzoNobel Car Refinishes Americas has had training approved for I-CAR points through the I-CAR Industry Training Alliance on five courses related to its...
Utility Trailer Mfg Co's side skirt designs receive EPA SmartWay verification
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company has designed two new US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay-verified side skirts that have a special...
Kenworth T470 truck adds second horsepower rating
Kenworth Truck Company has added a second horsepower rating for the new T470 model. The T470 may now be ordered with the 9-liter Cummins ISL engine with...
AMT provides Economic Handbook
The 2009-2010 Economic Handbook of the Manufacturing Technology Industry is available from AMT The Association for Manufacturing Technology. This annual...
Bendix offers SmarTire TPMS discount
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is offering SmarTire Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) at a cost savings to aftermarket distributor customers...
TSE Brakes adds Leland brand, appoints Gerding as president
TSE Brakes Inc has added the Leland brand to its product portfolio, with Jason Gerding leading the expanded business as TSE president. Gerding previously...
Chemique adds Saba Sealtack adhesives
Chemique Adhesives Inc announces the addition of the Saba Sealtack range of adhesives to its American offerings. The range Sealtack 700, 750, and 780...
