Trucking Industry News & Technology
TROY, Mich., Dec. 2017 — Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) today announced a strategic investment in TransPower, a leader in electrification technologies for large commercial vehicles. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. California-based TransPower supplies integrated drive systems, full electric truck solutions and energy-storage subsystems to major manufacturers of trucks, school buses, refuse vehicles […]
TROY, Mich., Nov. 2017 — Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) announced Driveshaft on Demand, a quick and economical replacement program for Meritor Xtended Lube MXL™ and Permalube™ RPL drivelines as well as Spicer® 10 Series and SPL® 170/250 driveshafts. Original equipment dealers and warehouse distributors can order replacement or customizable driveshafts at competitive prices with same-day or […]
IRVING, Texas, Nov. 2017 — FleetPride, the nation’s largest independent distributor of aftermarket heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, recently held a grand opening event to celebrate its arrival in Montrose, Colorado. The new FleetPride branch in Montrose was created through the company’s acquisition of Colton Truck Supply earlier this year. “The acquisition of Colton Truck Supply […]
Product Offers Ten Times More Service Life Than Competition LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2017 — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) has introduced a new line of Spicer® u-joints incorporating the company’s Spicer Life Series® (SPL®) technology, features that have been tested to deliver significantly more service life than competitive u-joints. The distinctive blue coating on the journal […]
New automotive-style LED stop, tail, turn and back-up lamps use Optronics’ patent-pending Light Guide innovation to achieve a standout look. TULSA, Okla., USA — Optronics International, a leading manufacturer and supplier of heavy-duty LED vehicle lighting, announced that it plans to reveal a family of four-inch round LED stop, tail, turn […]
Highlights: STEMCO’s Platinum Performance System™ (PPS) now offers a five-year aftermarket warranty package. The Zip-Torq® axle fastener and corrosion-proof Defender™ hub cap provide the performance and confidence to extend the five-year aftermarket warranty. PPS is an integrated system providing exceptional performance, reliability, and a reduction in downtime leading to lower maintenance […]
TROY, Mich., Oct. 23, 2017 — Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) today announced the opening of its West Coast Aftermarket Distribution Center in Santa Fe Springs, California to fulfill aftermarket orders from warehouse distributors and dealers in 13 states. “As part of our ongoing efforts to exceed customer expectations, the new center will simplify business transactions for […]
ANCO® Unveils New Wiper Blade Line – New line will be available exclusively through leading heavy-duty distributors, unifying Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ CV offerings at a single source SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 2017 — Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ ANCO® brand, The Clearest Choice® in wiper blades, is set to unveil a new wiper blade line made specifically for medium- and […]
Total solutions of tires, services and retreads designed to maximize performance, profitability and productivity for all fleet sizes Showcasing its fleet innovations during the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) show in Atlanta, Ga. Michelin offers a total solution for fleet products and services including the new MICHELIN® XDA® Energy […]
