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At Babcox Media, we believe in the power of storytelling. Stories have the power to heal, to connect and to build community. As families, companies, friends and colleagues adjust to working at home, schooling at home and taking every precaution to keep our communities safe, we can take comfort in our shared experiences. Everyone has
BodyShop Business, WIN to hold event addressing the technician shortage
Fleet Equipment‘s sister publication, BodyShop Business, is inviting the entire collision industry to attend an event sponsored by the Women’s Industry Network (WIN): “2020 Research Results, Collision Repair Hiring Trends and Opportunities.” The event will be held Wednesday, March 11 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Babcox Media, 3550 Embassy Parkway, Fairlawn, Ohio (15
The diesel impact of tire selection
There is a clear conflict between rolling efficiency and durability in terms of tire design. The advent of low rolling resistance tires was a boon for fuel efficiency and SmartWay verification, but the tire construction, compounds and tread design that make those possible weren’t always the most durable, which could lead to reduced miles-to-removal. Today’s
Jason Morgan becomes editor of Fleet Equipment; Carol Birkland to become editor-at-large
Babcox Media, publisher of Fleet Equipment, is pleased to announce that Jason Morgan, managing editor of Fleet Equipment, has been promoted to editor, effective Oct. 1, 2014. In this new capacity, Morgan will be responsible for the overall editorial direction of the Fleet Equipment brand. Morgan has been managing editor of Fleet Equipment since July 2013. Morgan was
Matthew Bemer promoted to Fleet Equipment
Babcox Media Inc. has named Matthew Bemer as associate editor of both Fleet Equipment and Tire Review magazines. In his new role, Bemer will work on the two brand’s magazine and digital properties. In addition, he will continue his involvement in corporate communications efforts for Babcox Media. Bemer graduated in 2012 from the College of Arts
Mack adds leasing locations
Mack Leasing System recently added 11 new member dealer locations in the U.S. and Canada to its growing association of independent Mack Trucks dealerships across North America that now provide full-service leasing, short- or long-term rental and contract services.
Volvo Trucks announces new leasing locations
Volvo Truck Leasing System recently expanded its network of locations in the U.S. and Canada to include 10 new sites in its association of independent Volvo Trucks dealerships throughout North America that provides full-service leasing, short- or long-term rental and service contracts to its customers.
Meritor expands service at Drivetrain Express wholesale outlet
The Edmonton, Alberta, Canada wholesale aftermarket parts outlet of Meritor is now open to provide OEM dealers, warehouse distributors and area rebuilders with a complete parts selection and fast delivery of all-makes drivetrain components and related replacement parts.
Ideal engineers Smart Clamp
The Ideal-Tridon Brand from Ideal Clamp Products now includes the SmartSeal worm gear clamp featuring the patent-pending SmartLiner, a self-compensating spring liner that forms a steady 360-degree seal in response to changing temperatures and vibrational movement.
Donaldson introduces PowerCore air cleaners
The PowerCore air cleaner product line from Donaldson Co. has been expanded with the addition of the PCD family and the PSD14.The new PCD air cleaner provides single-stage filtration in a compact unit for on-highway trucks operating in light dust conditions, according to the company.