Kenworth delivers 5,000th truck to Melton Truck Lines
In a ceremony at Melton Truck Lines, company chairman and CEO Bob Peterson received the keys to a new 2020 Kenworth T680, representing the 5,000th milestone Kenworth truck purchased by Melton Truck Lines.

Jacobs Vehicle Systems receives PACCAR supplier award
Jacobs Vehicle Systems was recently recognized by PACCAR for meeting or exceeding the company’s 10 PPM quality standard, which stands for delivering no more than 10 defective parts for every million components supplied.

Dorman HD Solutions releases new exhaust gas temperature sensor
Dorman HD Solutions has produced a new exhaust gas temperature sensor (EGT) that comes with an exhaust bung repair kit for Kenworth 2016-11 and Peterbilt 2016-08 applications.

Decker Truck Line celebrates delivery of 2,500th Peterbilt
Peterbilt Motors Company, along with Decker Truck Line, Inc., celebrated a relationship spanning six decades with the delivery of the transportation company’s 2,500th Peterbilt truck purchased from JX Truck Center.

Watch: Building a better battery
In a world where many fleet managers still site batteries as one of the top factors in downtime and increased maintenance, what can be done to fix the issue?

Volvo Hagerstown powertrain facility hosts U.S. Department of Energy 2019 Summit
Volvo Group North America’s Hagerstown, Maryland powertrain facility recently hosted a tour as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Better Buildings, Better Plants 2019 Summit.

Eaton extends warranty periods for Advantage, EverTough series clutches
Eaton is extending the manufacturer warranty periods for its Advantage and EverTough series aftermarket clutches.

Watch: Choosing the right alternator
Today’s commercial diesel engines depend on the reliable flow of fuel, air and coolant to efficiently take you from Point A to Point B. However, if you bring a stray electrical current into the mix, you could be faced with wrecked internal components and sophisticated electronics systems that are put in an early grave.

Babcox Media acquires Transmission Digest
Adding Transmission Digest to the Babcox Media portfolio of media properties and marketing solutions enables Babcox Media to extend its reach further into the automotive repair marketplace by providing the focused, extensive technical coverage necessary for these disciplines.

Volvo invests $400 million in Virginia plant upgrades
The Volvo Group plans to invest nearly $400 million over six years to upgrade its New River Valley, Virginia plant that produces all Volvo trucks sold in North America.

Hino Trucks will include five-year warranty on 2020 Allison Transmission-equipped vehicles
Hino Trucks’ 2020 model year Allison Transmission-equipped Hino’s will include a five-year unlimited mile transmission warranty effective immediately, the company has announced.

Jasper Engines & Transmissions names 2018 Supplier Award winners
Jasper Engines & Transmissions recently announced its New Part Supplier Award winners for 2018 performance.
