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NewsMay 2, 2010

ATD Chairman Honors Dealers' Entrepreneurial Spirit

Like many in the U.S. trucking industry, the nation's new heavy- and medium-duty truck dealers were hit hard by the recession. But the dealers' "incredible entrepreneurial spirit" led them through the worst, said Kyle Treadway, president of Kenworth Sales Co. in Salt Lake City, Utah, and chairman of the American Truck Dealers association during ATD's recent annual conference in Orlando, Fla

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NewsApril 30, 2010

MEMA Brings Industry Concerns to Members of Congress

The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association recently met with 150 members of Congress to address key issues important to the industry and push for the organization's legislative agenda

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NewsApril 30, 2010

Empty Miles Service Provides a Durable Solution to 'Age-Old' Problem

Schneider National has saved 61 tons of carbon dioxide, 147 tons of particulate matter and over 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel. The truckload carrier also managed to add 25 percent in backhaul revenue on specific accounts. The improvements are thanks to the Empty Miles Service, an online backhaul solution that enables a collaborative business process for identifying transportation efficiency opportunities between trading partners. More specifically, it's a systemic way to match empty truck

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NewsApril 30, 2010

Bendix Honors 36 Distributors

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has announced the winners of its Premier Distributor Program, a channel partner program that rewards distributor

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NewsApril 30, 2010

MFTA Announces Dealer of the Year Award Winners

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America has recognized its 2009 Dealers of the Year. Each year, MFTA honors its most outstanding dealers in the U.S. and Canada, for overall performance, for parts sales, and for service performance

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NewsApril 30, 2010

Daimler Dealer Celebrates 40 Years in the Industry

Troy, Ill.-based Truck Centers, a family-owned dealer group, is celebrating its 40th anniversary in the heavy truck industry

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NewsApril 30, 2010

International Tire Conference to Feature Workshop on Recycling and Retreading

The International Tire Exhibition & Conference (ITEC) will feature a half-day interactive workshop called "Recycling and Retreading Bring Value To The Tire Industry," on Sept. 20

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NewsApril 30, 2010

Marangoni Adds Leslie Tire to North American Dealer Network

Marangoni Tread North America has added Leslie Tire in Mt. Clemens, Mich., to its North American RingTread dealer network

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NewsApril 30, 2010

Mack to Hold Driving Skills Safety Challenge This Week

Mack Trucks has announced it will hold its annual "Driving Skills Safety Challenge" during WasteExpo 2010 on May 4 and 5 in Atlanta

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NewsApril 29, 2010

Optronics Acquires Defunct Panelite Lighting Brand

Optronics International has acquired the Panelite Millenium Series lighting brand, patents and tooling, as well as the rights to Panelite's custom stainless steel truck accessories

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