Trucking Industry News & Technology
MAUMEE, Ohio, Sept. 2017 — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) announced that it has selected Christophe Dominiak to serve as its new senior vice president and chief technology officer. He replaces George Constand, who is retiring. Dominiak most recently served as vice president of global engineering for Dana’s Off-Highway Drive and Motion Technologies business since February 2016. Previously, […]
Expense Work Truck Purchases Logan Township, NJ — Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America advises that the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, Section 179 (commonly referred to as IRC-179) allows businesses to expense up to $500,000 in tax year 2017 for certain capital expenditures, including commercial work trucks like the FUSO FE/FG […]
Boreas Nitrogen Cooling System, a direct inject nitrogen climate controlled system for refrigerated transportation, has taken their technology on the road for demonstration. First stop in the journey … Ruan Transportation Management Systems. Photo of Ruan RED CNG Tractor and the Boreas Nitrogen Cooling Trailer Ruan Transportation Management Systems is […]
– Six smart electronic functions protect starter from potential system damage – Simple drop-in replacement for wide variety of heavy-duty starter applications with the first application in the 39MT™ starter – Warranty for Smart IMS covers nearly any system-related issue AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 2017 — At the North American Commercial Vehicle […]
IRVING, Texas, Sept. 2017 — FleetPride, the nation’s largest independent distributor of aftermarket heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, recently held a grand opening event at its new branch in New Orleans. The branch is FleetPride’s third location in Louisiana, and is one of 64 locations in its southeastern U.S. network. “We’re happy to be serving […]
SSAB Shape has developed an innovative new tipper body for Scania that offers the Indian mining industry a product far surpassing the performance of current solutions. By utilizing SSAB’s product development services to execute the development of the new 20.3 m3 Mining Tipper, Scania is now able to launch a […]
Nearly 400 Wabash National suppliers and associates participate in charity golf outing and auction LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Sept. 21, 2017 – Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC) raised $425,000 for more than 20 community organizations at its annual charity golf outing on September 13, held in conjunction with the company’s annual Supplier Conference, […]
Jost International wins top award; 29 companies earn other performance awards LAFAYETTE, Ind., Sept. 2017 — Wabash National Corporation (NYSE:WNC) recognized top suppliers yesterday during its annual Supplier Conference. More than 300 attendees representing 240 companies attended the conference in Lafayette, Indiana, during which 30 suppliers received awards for exceptional performance. “Innovation is the heart […]
– Celadon to outsource driving academy and recruit from third-party driving schools – Driving academy locations to be re-opened under third-party operation INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 2017 — Celadon Trucking will exit its three Celadon Driving Academy (CDA) locations in Indianapolis, Laredo and Richmond later this year. One of Celadon’s third-party driving school partners plans to establish […]
Cherry Hill, N.J. – (September 19, 2017) – Polar Service Centers has acquired Girard Equipment’s distribution division in Linden, New Jersey. The facility distributes aftermarket tank truck and tank trailer parts, pumps, hoses and refinery equipment. The Linden location joins Polar’s recently acquired 12- bay service facility in Paterson, New […]
