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NewsMay 6, 2010

Navistar Announces Changes in Dealer Network

Navistar has announced several changes to its dealer network, including dealerships in southern Georgia and West Virginia, the pending ownership change in Utah/Idaho and the addition this week of new dealers in Arizona and Indiana

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ArticlesMay 6, 2010

Hybrids Explained: HDAW Looks at the Technology

Diesel-electric hybrids are increasingly popular in vocations such as utility trucks and pickup and delivery

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeMay 6, 2010

Dealer Vs. Distributor: Panel Highlights Importance of Service Operations

OEM truck dealers and independent aftermarket distributors often have a love/hate relationship. So Stu MacKay, president of market research and consulting firm MacKay & Co., got a dealer and a distributor on stage at HDAW for a panel discussio

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ArticlesMay 6, 2010

Four Ways to Find Cash in Your Business

A fundamental understanding of what constitutes the cash in your business is key to making the most of it. That was the message from Jason Bader, consultant from The Business Team, in one of the best business sessions - Finding Cash in Your Busines

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NewsMay 6, 2010

Trucker Buddy Gets Great Press in Philly

Fox 29 TV in Philadelphia recently had a heartwarming story about Trucker Buddy Mark Silva, A Wal-Mart truck driver who goes the extra mile in his pen-pal relationship with a local sixth-grade class

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NewsMay 6, 2010

New Towing Network Aims to Bring Carriers and Towing Companies Together

Through a partnership between carriers and towing companies, the Towing Network has been launched in an effort to bring greater collaboration and fairer pricing to the towing services available to motor carriers

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NewsMay 6, 2010

Xata Swings to Loss Despite Revenue Growth

Software provider Xata Corporation swung to a loss of $402,000 in the second quarter of fiscal year 2010, compared to net income of $91,000 in the 2009 quarter, despite a revenue boost over the year-ago period and the addition of 42 new customers

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NewsMay 6, 2010

Top Dealers Offer Tips for Getting the Most from Your Dealer Relationship

Truck owners often complain about the lack of communication from dealers during the truck service and repair process. But some of America's top truck dealers note that communication goes both ways. When we spoke to the American Truck Dealers/Heavy Duty Trucking Truck Dealer of the Year nominees, we asked them for their tips to help speed along the repair process and other ways to work with your dealer

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NewsMay 5, 2010

Wabash Widens Net Loss in First Quarter

Trailer maker Wabash National posted a net loss of $139 million during the first quarter, on net sales of $78.3 million

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ArticlesMay 5, 2010

Lip Service Just Doesn't Get It Done

How many times have you attempted to make a point to someone, perhaps repeatedly, and heard something like, "Yeah, yeah, I understand, I'll get to it"? This is a response I get from a handful of business school classmates when I make my annual call to ask for money

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