November 1, 2007
Editorial
A good-bye to pre-buy?
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Bruce Sauer
It seems the ripple effect of emissions regulations will continue for a while, but their amplitude may be waning. Few issues have had the broad impact...
Industry Newsdesk
Spartan Chassis adds two plants
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Spartan Chassis Inc, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors Inc, announced the purchase of two additional manufacturing facilities near its headquarters in Charlotte...
September trailer orders decline, as expected
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
According to figures released by ACT, total trailer orders were 10,238 in September 2007, down 11% year-over-year roughly inline with the expectations...
Marines order MRAPs from International
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
The United States Marine Corps has ordered 1,000 additional International MaxxPro military vehicles valued at about $509 million from Navistar International...
D-TEC giga-liners allowed in Germany
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
The giga-liner of the Dutch trailer producer D-TEC is still being permitted in Germany, although that nation definitely opposed the use of giant trucks,...
Oshkosh to provide 35 vehicles to Egypt
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Oshkosh Truck Corp has been awarded a contract to provide 35 specially designed Heavy Equipment Transport (HET) military vehicles to meet logistics and...
Freightliner announces name change
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Freightliner LLC has announced the upcoming change of its corporate name to Daimler Trucks North America LLC effective Jan 7, 2008. Shareholders of the...
Unicell putting zero-emission vehicle designs on the streets
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Truck body design and manufacturing company Unicell has completed a prototype of the first zero-emission vehicle of its weight class to be used within...
Construction equipment manufacturers forecasting modest growth in 2008
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
The construction equipment manufacturing industry expects overall United States and Canadian business to remain flat through the end of 2007 but rebound...
FedEx plans to launch hybrid vans in Europe
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
FedEx Express announced plans to introduce 10 hybrid-electric/diesel vehicles to its European fleet, bringing the worldwide total of hybrid vehicles in...
Direct Trailer authorizes dealers
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Direct Trailer LP has authorized these dealers to handle its flatbed and dropdeck line of trailers: Champion Truck & Trailer, headquartered in Odessa...
Grote Electronics division keeps on growing
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Grote Electronics, a division of Grote Industries, has officially dedicated its new 40,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, marking the third time...
NTDA awards $7,500 scholarship
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
The National Trailer Dealers Association (NTDA) opened the door of opportunity a little wider for Kyle Wiehe, the college freshman who received this year's...
Caterpillar, Cummins rank highest in HD truck engine customer satisfaction
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
In their respective segments, Caterpillar and Cummins rank highest in satisfying customers with heavy-duty truck engines and transmissions, according...
Pulltarp Mfg expands service parts program
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Pulltarps Mfg has created a new, expanded service parts program. The tarp manufacturer has named Edgar Maigue head of replacement parts sales. He has...
Laser equipment orders surge 14.7 percent from first quarter 2007, according to AMT
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Second quarter 2007 orders of industrial laser equipment and systems are reported at $141.5 million according to AMT The Association for Manufacturing...
Azure to help Kidron take a LEEP forward
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Azure Dynamics Corp, developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, has signed a supply agreement with Kidron Inc, a division...
Lufkin Industries' net earnings climb
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Despite a reduction in trailer sales resulting from its exit from the van trailer business late in 2006, Lufkin Industries Inc reported third-quarter...
Volvo delivers five trucks meeting US10
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Volvo Trucks North America has delivered five Volvo trucks that meet the stringent US10 truck emission standards to customer for field testing. The US10...
Volvo Group truck deliveries decline 4%
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Total deliveries of trucks from the Volvo Group's four truck companies through August 2007 amounted to 135,781, which is a decrease of 4% compared with...
Hydraulic hybrid brakes get tested on Los Angeles refuse truck fleet
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Bosch Rexroth is working with the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Bureau of Sanitation, to study the benefits of hydraulic hybrid technology...
Bendix backs anti-counterfeiting bill
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC strongly supports S. 522, a bill to improve the management, coordination, and effectiveness of domestic and international...
TruckWeight, Fairview reach agreement
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
TruckWeight Inc has announced a product distribution and marketing agreement with Fairview Fittings & Mfg. Fairview is a supplier of hose, industrial-quality...
NTEA Truck Product Conference
Truck Product Conference updates
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Rick Weber
The National Truck Equipment Association(NTEA) welcomed 576 attendees at its annual New Model Truck Product Conference September 17-19 at the Hyatt Regency...
E-Series changes for Ford
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Rick Weber
Ford Commercial Truck introduced the next-generation 2008 E-Series that has an all-new brake system, improved ride and handling, and gross vehicle weight...
GM expands power, torque
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Rick Weber
For 2008, General Motors' TopKick models offer more power, more torque, six-speed Allison transmissions on most models, and other enhancements. Mike Eaves,...
Sale wouldn't alter GM brands, network
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Rick Weber
Even if GM's medium-duty commercial truck business is sold, the TopKick and Kodiak brands will stay intact and the trucks will be sold and serviced through...
Dodge finds flexibility
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Rick Weber
Dodge has entered Class 4 and 5 of the commercial truck market with the 2008 Ram 4500 and 5500 chassis cabs. It's an exciting new product and an exciting...
Freightliner exhaust guidelines
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Rick Weber
Freightliner released guidelines to ensure that bodybuilder exhaust modifications to 2007 Business Class M2 trucks are consistent with requirements of...
International alters wiring architecture
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Rick Weber
International Truck and Engine Corporation has made some good, subtle improvements in the 2008 electrical wiring architecture, according to Bob Dannenberg,...
Sterling unveils two new models
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Rick Weber
Sterling Truck Corporation's foray into the 2008 model year includes the new Class 3 low-cab-over 360 the lightest product in Sterling's full range of...
Mitsubishi's FK260 leads way
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Rick Weber
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America's big news for the 2008 model year centers around its medium-duty trucks. And none was bigger than the FK260. Bob Aquaro,...
Isuzu offers all-new N-Series
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Rick Weber
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc introduced its all-new N-Series that delivers more cab room, enhanced safety features, and more power, along with...
Hino beefs up its Class 7 model
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM, By Rick Weber
Hino has put a 120,000-pound-per-square-inch frame and huck bolts all across the crossmembers on its Class 7 338 for the 2008 model year. Chassis changes...
NDTA
NTDA looks ahead
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
With an eye toward the future, the National Trailer Dealers Association held its 18th annual convention October 2-4 at the Hilton El Conquistador Golf...
What to expect next
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
What factors are expected to impact trailer manufacturers and their dealers over the next few years? The National Trailer Dealers Association brought...
Trailer outlook: slow road ahead
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
The outlook for trailer demand, while extremely positive long term, will be stunted short term by pressure on trucker profits and underlying structural...
The Road Ahead
HDAW 08 speakers to address key issues
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
The Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week's educational program, Business & Technical Theater, will feature a number of speakers addressing important issues for...
Waltrip keynote speaker at NTEA Convention
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Three-time NASCAR Winston Cup champion Darrell Waltrip will deliver a motivational keynote address at The Work Truck Show 2008 and 44th annual National...
ConExpo-CON/AGG looking great for 2008
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
ConExpo-CON/AGG 2008 has topped its own exhibit space sales record, going over the two million mark for net square feet for the first time ever (equivalent...
Improved drawer slides hold 67% more
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
American Eagle Accessories Group has improved its heavy-duty drawer slides. The improved slides have been tested and certified to hold a capacity of 500...
Prolam has PuR solution for trailer floors
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Prolam recently introduced a new hot-melt polyurethane reactive (PuR) coating for the underside of laminated trailer floors that eliminates the challenges...
Product Profiles
Product Profiles
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Quaantum FX gives long-term reliability Hendrickson has introduced Quaantum FX complete with HNP or HUS long-life wheel ends. Featuring hubcap-to-hubcap,...
People and Positions
Trailer, truck, & body OEMs
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Per Carlsson has been appointed new president and chief executive officer of Volvo Trucks North America Division. Presently responsible for Volvo Powertrain...
Component manufacturers
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
ArvinMeritor Inc has named Joe Plomin vice-president of the Truck business unit within Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS), effective immediately. He most...
New on Wheels
Dodge announces prices for 08 Sprinter
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Dodge has announced pricing for the 2008 Sprinter. The base manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the 2008 Dodge Sprinter Chassis Cab is $33,900,...
Direct Trailer rolls out its Load Star flatbed
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Direct Trailer LP, based in Houston TX with sales and engineering offices in Jasper AL, introduces its first product offering in the trailer marketplace....
Information Vehicles
Powerbrace adds more technical bulletins
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Powerbrace Corp continues to add to its series with Technical Bulletins #9, Painting over Galvanized Steel and #10, Glide-Pro Hinges for Any Application,...
NTEA revises Handbook
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) recently revised its Truck Equipment Handbook. This guide provides technical information on the selection...
Cincinnati has Vista-compatible software
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Cincinnati Inc has developed new Microsoft Vista-compatible versions of its laser nesting and press brake bend simulation software. Vista-compatible software...
Air brake training program is interactive
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Freinmeister Group Inc has been chosen as the agent to market the Air Brake Interactive CE Level 1 training program to fleet transportation companies...
Publications & Materials catalog issued
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) recently published its Spring/Summer 2007 Work Truck Industry Publications & Materials catalog. This publication complements the association's online describing and offering a selection of products, including buyer's guides and directories; news publications; business management and market data resources; training guides; and technical and vehicle certification...
Truck-Lite harnesses a wealth of user data
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Truck-Lite Co Inc has released its new Harness User's Guide, second in their series of User's Guides. This manual will help educate harness systems users...
National Rivet site simplifies selection
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
National Rivet & Manufacturing Co has launched its completely redesigned web site (www.NationalRivet.com). The site includes specifications on the company's...
Karmak has Legend for HP Integrity servers
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Karmak Inc's Legend business management system is now available for HP Integrity servers running the OpenVMS operating system. The new software release...
Doubling up can help mute extreme noise
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Will doubling up or wearing dual protection (an earmuff in addition to earplugs) provide added protection against extreme noise levels? The answer is...
Product Focus
Product Focus: Pickup Acessories
Nov 1, 2007 12:00 PM
Top Spin enhances Ford Super Duty Owners of 2007 Ford Super Duty truck can outfit their heavy-duty workhorse with a Top Spin tonneau cover from Downey...
