VDO RoadLog ELD software updated to restart rule revision
Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket will release a free VDO RoadLog ELD software update to address the FMCSA’s decision to temporarily suspend the 34-hour restart rule revision instituted in July 2013. The update will be available Monday, Jan. 26, 2015. The software updates are free and automatically available online to registered VDO RoadLog owners. On Dec. 16,
Wix announces new national sales team structure
Wix Filters announced a new structure to it national sales team designed to better position the company to meet its strategic and sales goals, according to the company. “When a company innovates and grows, it has to make sure its internal structure is keeping up with those advancements,” said Jeff Blocher, vice president of sales
Dayco to unveil heavy-duty belt
Dayco Products LLC will unveil a new serpentine belt design during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week, which will take place Jan. 26-29 at The Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas. The Dayco Gold Label Asymmetrical Double-Sided Belt, originally engineered for use on OE applications, is built to meet specific demands on certain heavy-duty vehicles, said the company.
Prestone Command highlights latest heavy-duty products
Prestone Products Corp. will feature its new Prestone Command products at the upcoming 2015 Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week in Las Vegas, Jan. 26-29. Colin Dilley, Ph.D vice president of technology for Prestone Products Corp., and Peter Woyciesjes, Ph.D worldwide RD&E manager, coolants, will be on hand during the event to answer questions at the Prestone
Trucking veterans launch new technology-focused company
Recently launched and headed up by husband and wife team Glynn and Lisa Spangenberg, Spangenberg Partners will provide the transportation aftermarket technology sector with sales representation, according to the company. “The role that technology plays in trucking is huge and every year we see technology firms come and go,” Glynn stated. “Sometimes they don’t make
Detailing diesel truck engine programmers: An FAQ
Owners of a large number of trucks are already enjoying improved performance and economy by installing an engine programmer. But installing a programmer isn’t as easy as dropping in a magical chip. “I have seen a notable increase in fuel economy with the gauge tuner unit we have; about 15%,” said Joe Parks, general manager
East Manufacturing redesigns parts center
East Manufacturing redesigned its Parts Center located at its headquarters in Randolph, Ohio. The Parts Center provides aftermarket parts and accessories for dealer, fleet and owner-operator customers within a 150-mile radius of East. “Our new Parts Center is more efficient to get customers in and out quickly,” said Dave Miedl, director of aftermarket parts sales
Volvo’s view of uptime: Bringing service, support under one roof
Built on the campus of its North American headquarters, Volvo Trucks’ new 123,000-sq.-ft. North American Uptime Center physically pulls together the personnel and service, which had already been working together to keep Volvo trucks productive, under one roof. The Uptime Center is a Volvo Group North America facility that Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks share.
Mack Truck’s new Uptime Center demonstrates commitment to service, support
Printed on a wall inside Mack Trucks’ new 123,000-sq.-ft. Uptime Center in Greensboro, N.C., is a quote that reads, “When a truck is down our customer’s business stops.” For that reason, Mack Trucks put its technology and personnel together in an environment designed to increase its customers’ uptime. The Uptime Center is a Volvo Group
Industry veteran D. Mike Pennington passes away
Fleet Equipment Senior Staff Writer, D. Mike Pennington, passed away suddenly on Friday, Dec. 5, at the age of 64. A respected member of the trucking industry, Mike had retired from Meritor as its senior director of global marketing communications and industry relations in 2010 after 25 years. He remained active in the industry, managing