Aftermarket supplier Prestolite Electric’s IdlePro model alternator was selected by Daimler Trucks North America for standard position on new commercial vehicles set to launch in multiple markets between late 2019 and early 2020.
September 5, 2017Business, Technology, Equipment
Goodyear Opens Office in Silicon Valley
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has opened its first office in California’s Silicon Valley to connect with automakers and technology firms.
September 5, 2017Business, Equipment
Dana Hires Matthew Fahnestock as Chief Information Officer
Dana Inc. announced Matthew Fahnestock joined the company as chief information officer. He will oversee the development and implementation of Dana’s enterprise-wide information technology strategy.
September 5, 2017Business, Equipment
Trail King Names Joe Kolb as Its New President
Trailer manufacturer Trail King Industries appointed Joe Kolb as its next president, whose responsibility will be day-to-day operations of the company.
September 5, 2017Business, Equipment
Prestolite Gains Three Standard Positions at DTNA Beginning in 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment
Anderson-DuBose Supports Sustainability With Electric Yard Truck
Orange EV announced one of its all-electric Class 8 yard trucks is now operating at The Anderson-DuBose Co. to move trailers used in its McDonald’s distribution network.
September 5, 2017Business, Equipment
Paccar Parts Reaches Milestone With 100th TRP Store
The new store, opened by Kenworth of Louisiana, is located in Alexandria, La., and builds on a network of TRP stores that began in 2013 in Europe, the United Kingdom and in Mexico, according to the Renton, Wash.-based company.
September 5, 2017Government, Technology, Equipment
House Panel Considering ELD Delay Amendment
A small House committee meeting Sept. 5 will determine whether to advance to the chamber’s floor an amendment that would deny funding for the implementation of a December mandate on electronic logging devices.
September 5, 2017Business, Equipment
SAF-Holland Will Expand Dumas, Ark., Facility
SAF-Holland said it will invest about $4 million in its Dumas, Ark., facility for additional manufacturing and warehousing space, paint line, robotic welding cells and other new technology and equipment as it builds its capacities in axle and suspension systems in the Americas.
September 5, 2017Business, Equipment
Daseke Adds 13th Operating Company, R&R Trucking of Missouri
Flatbed group Daseke Inc. purchased its fourth motor carrier this year, bringing R&R Trucking into the corporation and adding defense transportation to its capabilities.
September 5, 2017Business, Technology, Equipment
Allison President David Graziosi to Become CEO in June
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. announced that President and Chief Financial Officer David Graziosi will succeed Lawrence Dewey as CEO on June 1, 2018.
September 5, 2017