VDO TPMS Catalog features expanded REDI-Sensor multi-application TPMS coverage
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket released its new VDO 2014 TPMS Replacement Parts Program catalog. This catalog has been expanded to include the latest application validations for the VDO REDI-Sensor Multi-Application TPMS sensor service solution, which now provides extensive coverage for domestic, Asian and European vehicles in North America with just four sensor SKUs. The overall
February brings strong trailer orders
The strong trailer order season continues, as the impact of large fleet commitments was evident in February. New order volumes of 32,143 trailers netted to 29,947 units after cancellations. This information was included in the most recent State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers published by ACT Research Co. “Net orders were up 17% sequentially and
Industry perspectives with Wabash National: Information is thin stuff unless mixed with experience
The customer-centric leader of Wabash National Dick Giromini subscribes to the sustaining value of a positive “Wabash experience” and that it will provide to the fleet customers a transportation solution for efficiency, profitability and long trailer life. “The product must stand out; our goal is they’ll say ours is the best dry van in the
XTRA Lease adds new corrosion-fighting trailers
XTRA Lease has ordered approximately 5,000 new trailers for 2014, most of which will be built with corrosion-fighting galvanized steel components. The company is adding a mix of dry vans, liftgated vans and reefers equipped with new fuel-saving Thermo King Precedent reefer units. For the first time, XTRA Lease will offer dry vans built with galvanized rear
Chevrolet and GMC pickup and van lineup on display at Work Truck Show
Chevrolet and GMC’s lineups of job-ready trucks and vans, including the all-new 2015 City Express, are on display at The Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind. “Businesses have very specific hauling and towing needs, so we offer our customers more model combinations on our pickups than any other manufacturer,” said Ed Peper, U.S. vice president
Solid quotes lead to healthy January trailer orders
Net orders for trailers in January increased a robust 28% year over year. This information was included in the most recent State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers published by ACT Research Co. (ACT). “Seven of the ten trailer categories had y/y growth in January,” said Frank Maly, director – commercial vehicle (CV) transportation analysis and research
Commitment to quality service puts R.B. Humphreys on steady path to success
Revenue growth is rapidly driving expansion at R.B. Humphreys, a Westmoreland, N.Y.-based temperature-controlled, for-hire truckload carrier. Experiencing growth, the company has seen its revenue increase by more than 100% in the past year, bringing about the need to expand its staff of employees, drivers and agents to nearly 100 people. None of that, however, is
Shockwave Technology available on 12,000-lb. lift
Rotary Lift has expanded its Shockwave offerings beyond 10,000-lb. capacity two-post and SmartLift inground lifts to include its SPO12 12,000-lb. capacity two-post lift. The SPO12 can service pick-ups, vans and work trucks, including some Class 3 models. Equipped with the Shockwave package, the SPO12 can lift a vehicle weighing up to 12,000 lbs. 80 in.
Ford expands truck lineup
Ford is expanding its commercial vehicle lineup for 2014 and is offering new information sources. The truck maker has set its commercial lineup for 2014 and among the announcements from the OEM is a new CNG/LPG-prepped engine for the F-150 half-ton pickup. Beginning last fall, the 2014 Ford F-150 equipped with a standard 3.7-liter V6
TMW announces TransForum 2014 and 2015
Locations and dates have been announced by TMW Systems for its annual TransForum User Conference and Exhibition in 2014 and 2015. In 2014, TransForum will be held from Sept. 21 through 24 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn. In 2015, TransForum will be held Sept. 13 through 16 at the