PETERBILT’S CLASS-5 MODEL 325 August 1, 2014 Peterbilt's new Model 325 is the company's first entrant in the class 5 market
Nitrogen inflation improves tread life, fuel economy: Study August 1, 2014 VANCOUVER -- Recent research conducted and funded by nitrogen tire inflation proponent and equipment supplier, Vancouver-based DREXAN, showed improvement in both tire tread life and vehicle fuel economy in a long-haul trucking fleet.
Fuller given VP title at Great Dane August 1, 2014 SAVANNAH, Ga. - Great Dane Trailers says that Brandie Fuller has been promoted to vice-president of marketing.
Roadranger reman offerings now include MD transmissions August 1, 2014 KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Eaton Corporation has made remanufactured, medium-duty manual transmissions with genuine Fuller components available for the first time at original equipment manufacturers (OEM) dealerships throughout North America.
Trailers parked, new trailer shipments down in ’07 August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind.-The sluggish U.S. economy is to blame for a slowdown in the number of trailers being shipped to North American trailer dealers, according to trailer OEMs and industry analysts.
LONG COILED HOSES August 1, 2014 Phillips Industries supplies long tractor-to-trailer connections for loggers, steel-haulers
Navistar-GM medium-duty takeover talks heat up August 1, 2014 SPRINGFIELD, Ohio -- The rumored sale of GM's medium-duty truck lineup to Navistar International could get done by the end of this month, local media reports.
Ground broken for new Paccar engine facility August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Miss. -- Paccar executives put shovel to dirt this week during a groundbreaking ceremony for Paccar's new $400 million engine facility and technology center near Columbus, Miss.
ArvinMeritor to shutter Ontario plant August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich. -- ArvinMeritor announced it is closing its Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) assembly operation in St. Thomas, Ont. by this November.
Cummins reports record revenues during N. American slump August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Despite a 40 percent downturn in the heavy-duty market, Cummins reported broad gains across most of its product and geographical markets.
Michelin expands retread biz with major acquisition August 1, 2014 GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Michelin North America has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Oliver Rubber Co., a subsidiary of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., which produces tread rubber and retreading equipment.