Peterbilt Technician Institute recognizes milestone 100th graduating class
The Peterbilt Technician Institute (PTI) recently graduated the milestone 100th class. The ten graduates of the 12-week advanced technician program are among the nearly 1,000 PTI factory-certified technicians that have been trained and placed at Peterbilt dealer service locations since the launch of the program in 2013. The PTI graduates participated in a graduation ceremony
Noregon releases major upgrades for JPRO Professional
Noregon recently released their third major update of 2022 for JPRO. JPRO is Noregon’s in-shop diagnostic and troubleshooting application for all makes and models of commercial vehicles. Building on prior releases, the update includes new bi-directional tests and commands for the latest components and systems, including Detroit Diesel transmissions, Wabco advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS),
Goodyear, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to host annual Toys For Tots events
Goodyear and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve are partnering for the 12th consecutive year in support of the Marines Toys for Tots Foundation at the company’s airship bases in California, Florida and Ohio. Each event will provide the public with an opportunity to donate to Toys for Tots while enjoying an up-close and personal view
CarriersEdge adds fleet resource library to support driver training programs
CarriersEdge, a provider of online driver training for the trucking industry, has introduced a new resource library to the CarriersEdge platform. It is designed to help drivers apply information that is covered in CarriersEdge online training courses into real-world use. The new resource library, called “Put it into Practice” (PiiPs), provides fleets with a list
Penske Logistics recognized as ‘High Performer’ by U.S. EPA SmartWay Program
Penske Logistics has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay program as a High Performer in a pair of clean transportation categories. Penske earned the listing in the Truck Carrier Carbon Metrics and Logistics Freight Management categories. SmartWay Partners like Penske Logistics annually submit efficiency and air quality performance data to the EPA. The SmartWay program noted that a
Fyda Freightliner Columbus marks grand opening
Fyda Freightliner Columbus held its Building Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. The newly relocated dealership is now at 2700 NE Plain City Georgesville Road in West Jefferson, at exit 85 off I-70. The event was attended by almost 40 vendor companies and 500+ customers, vendors, and employees. In addition, there
CMA adds John Lynch as regional sales manager, continuing growth of U.S. field support
CMA and Double Coin recently announced the appointment of Rocky Mountain regional sales manager, John Lynch. Based in Denver, Lynch will cover a seven-state region from Colorado to Washington. “I’m excited to join the CMA sales team and look forward to working with commercial dealers in this region to increase Double Coin market share and
Kenworth Sales Co. welcomes new full service dealership in Idaho
Kenworth Sales Co. recently held a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening celebration at its new Post Falls, Idaho, location at 4373 W. Expo Parkway. The 42,000 square foot facility sits on 10 acres, with convenient visibility and access to Interstate 90. It offers 14 full service bays, six body shop bays with state of the
Trailer telematics: How data can impact the service process
With on-board trailer telematics becoming increasingly common, fleet trailer service operations are continually finding new ways to benefit from these advanced technologies. “Telematics solutions can use data from critical trailer components to enhance service processes, support uptime and improve highway safety,” said Ross Froat, executive director of FleetPulse, a smart trailer telematics system by Great Dane.
Phillips Industries OEM division recognized by DTNA with Masters of Quality award
Phillips Industries OEM division has been recognized by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) with a Masters of Quality Supplier award for 2021. The award honors the top components and services suppliers to Freightliner and Western Star trucks. On September 20, 2022, Rubén Castañeda Guzmán, manager of supplier management, and Miguel Angel Valdivia and Jorge Luis González, both
Noregon announces Fall ’22 scholarship recipients
Noregon recently announced the recipients of its Fall 2022 scholarships. Students enrolled in institutions that are part of the Education Program are eligible to apply for scholarships each semester. Noregon’s Education Program is a free service for post high-school diesel programs that provides institutions and its students with training resources, discounted Noregon purchases, and free
Reyco Granning announces rebate incentive program for TransportMaster
Reyco Granning Suspensions announced a $300.00 rebate incentive program for TransportMaster, to qualify you must have a current order in the ambulance OEM build system. The rebate will cover any TransportMaster suspension shipped to the ambulance OEM by December 31, 2022. The TransportMaster line combines the durable R-Series drive axle air suspension with the latest
