Wix Filters sponsors award programs
Wix Filters is partnering with Babcox Media to sponsor the 2013 Tomorrow’s Technician’s School of the Year, Counterman’s Counter Professional of the Year and the Babcox TechGroup Best Tech program.
FindItParts.com launches new site
FinditParts LLC announced a new e-commerce website for the sale of heavy- and medium-duty truck parts. The site’s new interface incorporates a searchable index of over 2.5 million parts by number, keyword, manufacturer, category year, make and model.
FTR reports preliminary Class 8 orders for January
FTR Associates has released preliminary data showing January Class 8 truck net orders at 22,235, 7% higher than December but down 11% year over year.
Baldwin Filters plans expansion
Baldwin Filters announced plans to add a new 400,000-sq.-ft. distribution center at its Kearney, Neb., headquarters location.
Blue Tree Systems introduces portable in-cab device
According to the company, the Blue Tree R:COM In-Cab Portable device provides all the same features as the existing R:COM in-cab communication system while also enabling “plug and play” functionality for owner-operator and rental vehicles.
Con-way Freight receives LTL Carrier of the Year Award
Ryder Supply Chain Services has recognized Con-way Freight with an LTL Carrier of the Year award for providing superior service in support of a high-tech customer’s freight transportation needs.
PPG releases 2013 show truck schedule
PPG Automotive Refinish has released the 2013 tour schedule for its custom-painted 2007 Freightliner Coronado tractor and show trailer. The tour will make 20 appearances in 18 states from March through October at major car, truck and hot rod shows.
Webb Wheel adds apps
Webb Wheel Aftermarket now offers Android and Blackberry Playbook apps that offer product and service bulletins, part number interchanges and specifications, installation and maintenance manuals, and a library of technician training tools.
Polar unifies trailer-component brands
Polar Corp.’s Quality Trailer Products and Century Wheel & Rim operations are officially doing business as Rockwell American, a change that culminates a year-long initiative to unify the company’s brands under a single identity.
Eight truckstops join nationwide electric plug-in network
Shorepower Technologies announced that eight more truckstops have added electric plug-in power pedestals. Connections providing 480-volt power for hybrid refrigerated trailers also are being installed at four of the eight facilities.
Eight truckstops join nationwide electric plug-in network
Shorepower Technologies has announced that eight more truckstops have added electric plug-in power pedestals at their locations.
Eaton names Director, Roadranger Field Sales and Marketing North American Truck Business
Dave Karnes has been named director – Roadranger Field Sales and Marketing North American Truck by Eaton.