October 1, 2010
Editorial
Now that the storm has passed
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Bruce Sauer
For those of us who live near the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico, it's just a matter of time before we feel the wrath of a hurricane...
Industry Newsdesk
Heavy vehicle demand increases globally
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Global demand for heavy commercial vehicles exceeded 1.7 million units during the first six months of the 2010 calendar year, an increase of nearly 50%...
Heavy-duty vehicle demand stays healthy
Sep 1, 2010 12:00 PM
A strong rebound in net margins for publicly traded truckload companies in the second calendar quarter is expected to fuel continued improvement in demand...
August Class 8 net orders similar to July's numbers
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM
FTR Associates has released preliminary data showing August Class 8 truck total net orders for all major North American OEMs at 12,337 units, a 8.3% increase...
Van Reenen Truck Body a Finalist for Steel Prize
Oct 5, 2010 1:44 PM
Van Reenen Steel Ltd’s new truck body, designed to transport ore in mines, has been named one of four finalists in the only international competition for innovative designs in high-strength steel: the Swedish Steel Prize 2010....
Used-vehicle registrations set a record
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM
There were 354,400 used commercial vehicles (GVW Class 3-8) registered in the United States during the first two quarters of 2010, according to Polk...
Utility Trailer Sales of Utah Opens New Parts Facility in St. George
Sep 23, 2010 12:15 PM
Utility Trailer Sales of Utah held a grand opening for its new parts-only facility in St. George...
Sinotruk and Hendrickson announce partnership
Aug 5, 2010 1:27 PM
Hendrickson has concluded a strategic cooperation agreement with Sinotruk (Hong Kong) Limited, an affiliate of China National Heavy Duty Truck Company (CNHTC), China’s largest manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks...
Peterson Manufacturing Company turns 65 years old
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM
This year marks the 65th year of business for Peterson Manufacturing Company. Known as the Quiet Giant in the Kansas City suburb of Grandview Mo...
E-Z Pack Manufacturing Adds Norwood Equipment as Dealer
Oct 5, 2010 1:50 PM
E-Z Pack Manufacturing, LLC, a manufacturer of refuse truck bodies and a supplier of OEM parts for waste vehicles, announced that Norwood Equipment has joined the E-Z Pack dealer network....
FTR’s Trucking Condition Index Forecast to Stay in Positive Territory
Sep 9, 2010 2:16 PM
FTR’s Trucking Condition Index, at 0.8 for July and reported in the September Trucking Update, is expected to remain in positive territory for the remainder of the year. It was the fifth consecutive month that the index had been above neutral....
NTEA Adds, Requalifies MVP Companies
Oct 4, 2010 2:07 PM
Through its Member Verification Program (MVP), the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) has requalified two member companies and approved three new member companies for their commitment to safety and quality standards. ...
Product Profiles
VanDyne SuperTurbo, Cummins partner to design trucks with SuperTurbochargers
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM
VanDyne SuperTurbo Inc has signed a contract with Cummins Inc to develop more fuel-efficient Class 8 trucks...
Dome lamp for reefer use
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Grote Industries announced that its new 61F61 infrared motion-activated dome lamp is in stock and shipping...
Accuride Corp adds two sizes of its GOLD
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Accuride Corporation announced that in support of the revised stopping distance regulations for standard three-axle tractors...
Great Dane names side skirt supplier
Aug 4, 2010 2:24 PM
Great Dane Trailers will offer Transtex Composite's Maximum Flex Skirt (MFS) as its standard to customers who choose aerodynamic components on their trailers...
Webasto BlueCool Hybrid lets truckers use shore power to run bunk cooler
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Webasto Product North America has expanded its BlueCool Thermal Storage APU product family to include BlueCool Hybrid...
Alliance Parts provides EZ-Assist clutches
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Alliance Parts rounds out its product line for the heavy-duty truck market with the addition of EZ-Assist clutches...
WABCO expands OptiDrive with Indian applications
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM
WABCO Holdings Inc is expanding the application of OptiDrive transmission automation technology on heavy-duty vehicles to cover medium-duty trucks ...
The Road Ahead
CALENDAR
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM
November 1-3, 2010 Canadian Transportation Equipment Association (CTEA) annual Manufacturer's Conference and General Meeting, Okanagan Inn, Kelowna, British...
People and Positions
Trailer, truck, & body OEMs
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Scott Davis has joined Heil Trailer International as strategic sourcing manager, a newly created position, effective September 1, 2010. He will be working...
Component manufacturers
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Ridewell Suspensions has named Gary Tombridge as quality director. The Springfield MO native developed his 20-plus years of experience in quality management...
Articles
Utility Trailer Sales of Southeast Texas taps into intermodal market with its third Houston area location
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM, BY RICK WEBER
Utility Trailer Sales of Southeast Texas has what few trailer dealers have three facilities in the same metropolitan area...
Industry parts departments providing stability in a turbulent market
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM, BY BRUCE SAUER
While the commercial truck body and trailer business was hit hard during the past few years and now appears to be bouncing back strong...
Parts manufacturers provide their input
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Almost 30 parts manufacturers and other OEMs who visit the Trailer/Body Builders website and receive our e-mail newsletter chose to participate in our parts department survey...
Consultant says trailer parts departments must not rely on traditional accounting methods
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM, BY RICK WEBER
A trailer parts department has to be able to measure everything it does, because it can't improve what it can't measure...
Dealing with the aftermarket: 2010 and beyond
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM, BY STU MACKAY MACKAY & COMPANY
The perspective on the truck and trailer aftermarket has been ingrained in many of us for as long as we can remembe...
Great Dane rolls out AdvantEDGE parts and service program, connecting customers to nationwide network
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM, BY RICK WEBER
Fleets are responding positively to Great Dane's AdvantEDGE national account parts and service program, which connects customers to a nationwide network that fulfills their parts and service needs...
US retail sales of trucks to increase 15.4% this year, but Latin-Kasper says service and maintenance for existing customers still important
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM, BY RICK WEBER
The truck equipment market outlook for next year is buoyed by low interest rates, increasing exports, productivity growth, and low inflation...
Eaton debuts Advantage Series clutches
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Eaton Corporation has introduced its next-generation heavy-duty clutch family with enhanced service intervals and warranty coverage...
Donovan adds to Long Arm tarp systems
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Donovan Enterprises recently added the new Long Arm 41 automatic tarp system to its Long Arm series of trailer covers...
Steadymate line is offered to US market
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Kinedyne Corporation is offering a line of tie-downs designed for those who own and transport recreational vehicles...
DrumQuik PRO maintains DEF integrity
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM
The Environmental Protection Agency has mandated that manufacturers of diesel-engine powered vehicles reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission levels...
AeroFlex fairings boost trailer efficiency
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM
AeroFlex fairings, which have demonstrated up to a 7.5% improved fuel economy for tractor-trailer rigs, are available from Carrier Transicold's North American dealer network...
SmartTail with WindTamer satisfies CARB
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM
The Environmental Protection Agency's SmartWay program says fleets installing Aerodynamic Trailer Systems' new IAS Integrated Automated System...
PulseCode locks improve vehicle security
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM
RMP Security Inc has become the master distributor for PulseCode high-security locks from Master Lock. These locks are a versatile access control system...
TMC Recommended Practices Manual
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM
The newest edition of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) TMC Recommended Practices Manual is now available for 2010-2011. Fleets and equipment manufacturers...
Miller provides its 2010 Full-Line Catalog
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Miller Electric Mfg Co's new 2010 Full-Line Catalog showcases the company's full line of welders, plasma cutters, fume extraction products, welding workstations,...
Polk offers vehicle aftermarket report
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Polk has launched a new online publication for the light and commercial vehicle aftermarket, the Market Entrance Report. This monthly report, available...
SAF-Holland launches regional websites
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM
SAF-Holland has announced the launch of two new regional websites supporting operations in Canada and Mexico. The websites, www.safholland.ca, and www.safholland.mx,...
FCCC launches new company website
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) has launched its new website: www.freightlinerchassis.com. With enhanced site navigation and advanced functionality,...
Bendix website offers bilingual capabilities
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC continues to improve and expand the capabilities of the Bendix Webshop, www.Bendix.biz. The Webshop, a password-protected...
ArvinMeritor redesigns its website
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM
ArvinMeritor Inc has launched a redesigned website at www.arvinmeritor.com. The site is equipped with an advanced search engine, intuitive navigation,...
Northern New Jersey fleet features truck designed to honor those who perished on four flights on 9/11
Oct 1, 2010 12:00 PM, BY RICK WEBER
SCOTT Monto was sitting in his den one night a few years ago, watching The 9/11 Conspiracies: Fact or Fiction on The History Channel. Monto, general manager...
