Meritor adds dedicated customer support to Drivetrain Direct program
Meritor is expanding support for aftermarket differential and transmission component rebuilders enrolled in its Drivetrain Direct program by offering more personalized service and quicker response from a single point of contact. “Each member of the Drivetrain Direct Support Team will build a commercial relationship with rebuilders and know their history and business needs,” said Tim
Chicago Pneumatic launches workshop equipment line
Chicago Pneumatic launched a new line of workshop equipment for the professional heavy fleet maintenance industry. Expanding on its existing tool and compressor line, these vehicle shop components are designed with the high-quality and durability, the company stated. The introduction of this new range means Chicago Pneumatic is now a single source supplier to the vehicle
Magellan, CalAmp launch Android-based mobile data terminal for fleets
Magellan and CalAmp announced the availability of the CalAmp Android-based mobile data terminal (MDT-7) featuring Magellan’s professional-grade fleet navigation software. Designed to increase safety and convenience, the MDT-7 provides fleet operators in the United States and Canada with access to advanced navigation features such as speed limit and speed alert notifications, turn-by-turn directions, trip planning enhancements
Alliance Truck Parts expands exhaust product line, includes bellows
Alliance Truck Parts, provider of replacement parts for the commercial transportation industry, has expanded its exhaust product line to include torsional and standard bellows. Suited for the heavy-duty market, Alliance bellows are the first true all-makes product of their kind in the industry. The new Alliance bellows are Tier 4 compliant and are built to meet
Don’t sit idly by: Putting idle reduction solutions to work saving money, retaining drivers
Trucks are made to be in motion. When efficiency is judged by MPG, the truck’s worst fuel efficiency is when the truck sits still. Idling burns fuel and can lead to increased maintenance issues. That’s why a number of idle reduction solutions are gaining ground with fleet managers aiming to lower diesel usage costs and
University of Memphis establishes D. Mike Pennington Award for Mentoring
The University of Memphis has established the D. Mike Pennington Award for Outstanding Mentoring in the Department of Journalism. The award honors distinguished alumnus D. Mike Pennington, Class of 1972, and is the first mentoring award in the College of Communication and Fine Arts and the first faculty award in Journalism. The Pennington family and
J.W. Speaker releases redesigned LED headlights
J.W. Speaker has completely redesigned its Model 8630 LED headlights to deliver better performance and new functionality, the company said. Designed for OEMs and aftermarket customers alike, this LED headlight offers an upgraded replacement solution for 5.75-in. sealed beam headlights. The new design for Model 8630 Evolution boasts an increase in high beam intensity as
Cummins partners with Agility Fuel Systems on natural gas adoption
Agility Fuel Systems and Cummins have entered into a strategic partnership intended to improve the natural gas vehicle user experience and to drive adoption of natural gas as a vehicle fuel for the heavy-duty truck and bus markets. Under the terms of the agreement, Cummins will also invest an undisclosed amount in Agility Fuel Systems’
Meeting the next emissions milestone
Those of you who have been around for a couple of decades are intimately familiar with all the engine and powertrain changes that have been made within those years to comply with EPA emission standard benchmarks and, more recently, the EPA/NHTSA Greenhouse Gas 17 (GHG17) initiatives. But you ain’t seen nothin’ yet! While there is
Wabash National extends supplier agreement with Aurora Parts
Wabash National Corp. signed a new five-year agreement with Aurora Parts & Accessories LLC to be the exclusive supplier of all aftermarket parts for the company’s dry van, refrigerated van and platform trailers sold under the brand names Wabash National, Transcraft and Benson. “After careful consideration and a comprehensive evaluation of all options available, Wabash