DTNA adds 1,100 new jobs
Daimler Trucks North America will add a second shift and ramp up production at its Freightliner Truck Manufacturing Plant in Cleveland, N.C., creating more than 1,100 new jobs by the end of 2012.
All the bases
Onfreight Logistics is improving fuel efficiency by implementing effective equipment and driver training solutions
Avoiding a frozen battery
When batteries freeze, the water in the electrolyte expands and can break connections and/or cause other damage inside the battery.
Predicting future energy is easy; reaching it isn’t
The need for a national energy policy is now, since all of our national alcohol and biodiesel tax credits, except the tax credit for cellulosic biodiesel fuel, expired Dec. 31.
Cabover engine lineup expands
The PACCAR family of medium-duty COE trucks grows with new models from Kenworth joining upgraded Peterbilt designs.
It’s truly a global marketplace
Every truck maker in this country has a presence in the world market and shares successful vehicle technologies across its product lines and markets.
Bergstrom introduces next generation heater control valves
The company’s next generation heater control valve is a highly compatible component that features a more robust design and increased versatility. It is designed to retain its properties when exposed to new organic acid technology-type long-life OAT coolants.
Peterson releases 2012 Master Catalog
Peterson Manufacturing’s new catalog has over 276 pages of vehicle safety lighting products and accessories, including more than 700 brand new items. Also included is Peterson’s new warranty statement, plus details of a new LED limited lifetime warranty.
Tractor-trailer lighting advances through new technology
Whether repairing or replacing lights, under the new regulatory environment, longevity and reliability are now crucial elements to consider when choosing a light for your tractor-trailer.
Alliance Truck Parts offers new back-up alarms
The new back-up alarm conforms to SAEJ994 standards and offers waterproof construction using rugged ABS plastic to withstand pressure-washing, harsh environments and impacts. It produces a 97-decible standard one beep per second output.