Dorman releases series of new parts, aftermarket solution
Dorman Products, Inc. announced the release of almost 200 new motor vehicle parts.
EGR USA announces two new EGR RollTrac bed cover distributors
EGR USA recently announced two new distributors for the electric and manual EGR RollTrac bed cover: Meyer Distributing and Turn 14 Distribution. Meyer Distributing has warehouses throughout the United States and Canada and Turn 14 Distribution boasts ground shipping to 43% of the U.S. population in one day and 100% within two days. The electric retractable EGR RollTrac recently
Penske expands used truck center footprint
In response to continued industry demand for used vehicles, Penske has increased the footprint of its network of used truck centers with four recently opened locations in Kansas City, Missouri, Chicago, Miami, and Tampa, Fla. “While the majority of our used vehicle sales continue to take place online, our physical used truck centers also remain
NRS highlights important brake pad features to face winter weather challenges
Proper braking system operation is always important, but doubly so in winter weather when snow and ice can present poor driving conditions. A brake pad that is crumbling due to corrosion is both a safety issue and cost liability. Ahead of winter weather, NRS noted several key replacement brake pad features that are important to
HDMA spotlights Western Star, Grote equipment relationship
HDMA is spotlighting lighting components from Grote Industries, whose LED headlamps are used in the new Western Star 49X work trucks. These new trucks from Western Star Trucks — a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) — have headlamps built around a patented bi-optic system that delivers what the company calls a perfect mix
XL Fleet launches pilot program with Essential Utilities to electrify utility fleet
XL Fleet and Essential Utilities, Inc. are launching a pilot program to electrify two of Essential’s commercial GM vehicle platforms with the XLH hybrid electric drive system. The initial pilot will include installing an XL Fleet hybrid system onto a GMC Sierra 2500 HD pickup truck and GMC Savanna Express van. Essential, headquartered in Bryn
XL Fleet expands XLP plug-in hybrid electric drive system for use in GM vehicles
XL Fleet‘s XLP plug-in hybrid electric drive technology is being expanded for use across a range of fleet vehicles from General Motors. The platform is expected to begin shipping on select configurations of the Chevrolet and GMC Silverado/Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD pickup trucks in the first quarter of 2021, and on Chevrolet and
Hellwig releases new Pro Series helper springs for Silverado, Sierra pickups
Hellwig Suspension Products has released its newest Pro Series Helper Springs for the 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks. The Pro Series Helper Springs allow the truck to maintain a level ride height when hauling or towing, the company says. The Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 trucks are available with several
Diesel engine innovations that make it a top choice for light-, medium-duty trucks
Of the more than six million diesel Class 3 to 7 trucks now operating in the U.S., according to Allen Schaeffer, executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, 42% are equipped with the latest generation engine technology to achieve lower levels of greenhouse gas emissions as well as run more fuel efficiently. “It was clear
Penske offers fleets ‘Get Back to Business’ leasing options
Penske Truck Leasing is offering fleets a “Get Back to Business” full-service truck leasing offer with low rates and flexible lease terms on late-model, low-mileage vehicles. Business owners can choose from 16-ft. light-duty, 26-ft. medium-duty and tandem-axle day cab and sleeper tractor options with low mileage. Penske leases and maintains brands including Hino, Freightliner, Ford,
