Alliance Truck Parts expands clutch line August 21, 2014 PORTLAND, Ore. – Alliance Truck Parts is expanding its clutch line. The expansions will be compatible with newer model engine and will include four medium-duty clutches and seven updated EZ-Assist…
Duraturn gets EPA SmartWay verification on three commercial tires August 21, 2014 MONROVIA, Calif. – China Manufacturers Alliance announced today that three commercial Duraturn tires have recently met the requirements for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay Technology program. The EPA…
Western Star offers Neway ADZ suspensions August 20, 2014 PORTLAND, Ore. – Western Star is now offering Neway ADZ series heavy-duty drive axle air suspensions by SAF-Holland for Western star 4800, 4900, and 6900-trucks. The suspensions feature a streamlined…
CMA announces new Duraturn brand August 20, 2014 MONROVIA, Calif. – China Manufacturers Alliance (CMA) today announced the launch of Duraturn – a new consumer and commercial tire. The announcement was made at the annual International Tire Exhibition and…
Kenworth T880 adds natural gas option August 19, 2014 KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kenworth Truck Company announced this week that it is adding a natural gas option for the Kenworth T880. This option is ideal for dump trucks, mixer, refuse,…
Carrier Transicold introduces remote panels for reefers preview image Carrier Transicold introduces remote panels for reefers August 18, 2014 ATHENS, Ga. — Carrier Transicold has introduced new APX remote panels, which allow operators to control reefer temperatures from more convenient locations. The remote panels are available in two configurations:…
Alcoa Ultra wheels now available for Peterbilt trucks preview image Alcoa Ultra wheels now available for Peterbilt trucks August 11, 2014 DENTON, Tex. – New Alcoa Ultra aluminum wheels made from a MagnaForce alloy is now available as a factory-installed option for all Peterbilt heavy-duty trucks. “This is a great new…
Michelin’s new Web site is designed to impress August 7, 2014 GREENVILLE, S.C. – Michelin Americas Truck Tires launched a new Web site this week that promises to be customer-focused and includes fuel and mileage saving calculators. The new Web…
Peterbilt launches Model 579 configurator preview image Peterbilt launches Model 579 configurator August 1, 2014 DENTON, Texas — Peterbilt has developed a new Model 579 configurator tool, which allows customers to design their own truck online. “The new online configurator lets users build their own…
Chrysler places order for pneumatic landing gear August 1, 2014 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Prime Transport Solutions has announced Chrysler has placed an order for its pneumatic trailer legs and is considering retrofitting its entire 1,295-trailer fleet. “I said it…
Manac resumes parts distribution August 1, 2014 BOUCHERVILLE, Que. -- In order to better meet customer needs, Manac has resumed the distribution of genuine parts at its service centers in Boucherville and Mississauga as well as at its parts counter in St. Nicolas, near Quebec City.
Truck orders crawl upwards; but no sign of recovery yet August 1, 2014 NEW YORK -- Preliminary North American truck orders in April show that class 8 demand is modestly better than expected, while medium-duty is on an incline, reports the transportation division at analyst firm Bear Stearns.
Titan Trailer opens ‘green’ plant expansion August 1, 2014 DELHI, Ont. - The recent 37,000 sq-ft addition to the Titan Trailers Inc. head office and factory includes a newly expanded home for the company's in-house research and development engineering team.
ArvinMeritor bills for commodity price increases August 1, 2014 TROY, Mich. -- In an effort to offset the surging cost of steel and oil, ArvinMeritor is introducing a new, monthly commodity surcharge starting June 1, 2008.
US tank trailer maker signs up Canadian distributor August 1, 2014 CALEDON, Ont. -- Portland-based tank and trailer manufacturer Beall Corp. announced that Krohnert Industries of Toronto will be the company's product distributor for Canada, effective today.
