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Articlesby Tom BergJanuary 17, 2012

Stronger Brakes on Class 8 Rigs Require Distributors to Learn About and Stock New Parts

Emerging from truck factories in the U.S. since Aug. 1 are road tractors that can stop in substantially shorter distances than those built earlier. It's due to a change in government stopping distance requirement

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ArticlesCover StoryJanuary 17, 2012

Engines Today: How Are the EPA-Spec Engines From the Past Decade Performing?

A lot of truck owners aren't particularly happy with some of their EPA-emissions-spec engines from the past decade, and that could spell aftermarket opportunities as those engines come out of warranty.

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ArticlesJanuary 17, 2012

Engines Tomorrow: What Types of Engines Will You Be Selling Parts for in the Future?

The next step in engine emissions is targeting greenhouse gas emissions in heavy trucks. Because burning less fossil fuel means lower GHG emissions, truck makers soon must meet North America's first fuel economy standards for medium- and heavy-duty truck

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NewsJanuary 16, 2012

APRA Installs New Secretary

The Automotive Parts Remanufacturing Association installed Omar Cueto as its new secretary during the International Big R Show in Las Vegas recently

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NewsJanuary 16, 2012

Reman Summit to Address 'Green' Marketing, Lean Manufacturing and More

Gary McCoy, director of public relations for The Marx Group, will present "Green Manufacturing for Heavy Duty Remanufacturers" at APRA's 6th annual Heavy Duty Remanufacturing Group (HDRG) Summit

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NewsJanuary 16, 2012

Aurora Names Vice President of National Accounts

Aurora Parts & Accessories LLC announced that Kurt Freitag will be its new vice president of national accounts

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NewsJanuary 15, 2012

National Association for Minority Truckers to Host Trucker Recognition Events

The National Association for Minority Truckers has declared 2012 as The Year of The Trucker and will host trucker appreciation rallies, convoys and cookouts in various cities

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NewsJanuary 12, 2012

Mack Trucks to Appear on National Geographic Channel's <I>Ultimate Factories</I>

On Saturday, Jan. 14, the premiere of National Geographic Channel's new show Ultimate Factories will feature Mack Trucks

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NewsJanuary 12, 2012

Dealer Workshops to Focus on Federal Policy Changes, Boosting Profitability

At its 2012 convention and expo in Las Vegas, ATD will offer a variety of workshops focusing on how dealers can stay on top of federal regulatory changes, improve employee retention and achieve greater profitability

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NewsJanuary 11, 2012

Virtual Technician Joins Detroit Brand Family

Virtual Technician, Daimler Trucks North America's real-time remote diagnostic system, will be joining the Detroit family

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