A new, proprietary dealer sales tool designed for the iPad is now providing Freightliner Trucks dealers with interactive product information. The redesigned Freightliner Sales Tool app serves as a virtual showroom for every model in the OEM’s product lineup, including providing instant access to product information and literature.
The company, based in Nitro, W.V., has been in business for more than 30 years.
West Virginia Spring & Radiator is now a Vipar Heavy Duty distributor, the companies announced.
The company, based in Nitro, W.V., has been in business for more than 30 years.
Vipar says West Virginia Spring & Radiator’s growth has been steady and strategic. It started as a radiator specialist, added suspensions, took on full-line parts distribution, became a service provider and body shop, and now rebuilds gear boxes and transmissions, manufactures drivelines, resurfaces flywheels and fabricates hydraulic hoses. In 2019, the company opened a second, parts-only location in White Sulphur Springs, W.V., and according to Vipar, is in the process of opening a third.
Alongside the 27,000 sq. ft. expansion of its Laredo, TX facility, Fontaine expects to hire another 125 employees to meet projected growth.
Before FTR, Towers worked directly with Class Is, shortlines, OEMs, operators, and private equity clients as a freight rail specialist.
Sarah Ruffcorn, president of Trinity Logistics, was named the winner of the 10th annual Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award.
Volvo expects to achieve an estimated 75% to 85% reduction in CO2 emissions from this initiative.
A new DPF differential pressure sensor, engine oil dipsticks and fuel injector wiring harnesses designed to match OEM spec.
The E+E Leader Awards celebrate advancements in the realms of environmental, sustainability and energy management.
Over 30% of all dealer locations will be able to support EV sales and service, across 41 states and seven of 10 Canadian Provinces.
ACT says while softer order activity still meets expectations, net orders remain challenged by weak profitability for for-hire truckers.
