Alliance Parts Expands Offerings, Retail Footprint
Alliance Parts, a unit of Daimler Trucks North America, announced it expanded its parts portfolio and increased its retail footprint with the goal of delivering parts in 24 hours or less.
July 22, 2019Papé Kenworth Northwest Adds Washington Location
Papé Kenworth Northwest announced it opened a 6,600-square-foot parts and service facility in Bellingham, Wash.
July 22, 2019Wabco Reports 2Q Declines in Net Income, Revenue
Wabco Holdings Inc. reported lower net income and revenue in the second quarter as global economic growth slowed in key regions, including its primary market — Europe.
July 19, 2019Erich Jaeger USA Launches New Product Line
Erich Jaeger USA Inc. introduced its Jaeger Expert line of products for tractor and trailer connections aimed at the North American heavy-duty market, including equipment manufacturers, fleets and owner-operators.
July 19, 2019Leslie Doggett Industries Acquires Truck Enterprises Inc.
Leslie Doggett Industries, through its Doggett Truck Group, announced it acquired privately held Truck Enterprises Inc., an authorized Western Star, Detroit Diesel and extreme heavy-duty trailer dealer with locations in El Paso, Texas, and Carlsbad, N.M.
July 19, 2019Continental Renames Longhaul Tire
Automotive supplier and tire manufacturer Continental announced it renamed its longhaul tire for improved clarity among fleets and dealers.
July 19, 2019FutureTech Champ Advances Her Career
Bonnie Greenwood, the first female TMC FutureTech champion, is a shop technician with FedEx Freight.
July 19, 2019Schools Eye Technician Students
The diesel technician shortage is a concern within the trucking industry, and technical schools said they’re reaching out to students as early as seventh grade and connecting with adults who want to work with their hands.
July 19, 2019Clear Career Paths Needed for Technicians
Creating a clear path for career advancement to help attract and retain diesel technicians is key to growing trucking's pool of future leaders, industry experts said.
July 19, 2019Electric Trucks Will Demand New Expertise
Some industry representatives suggest that electric-powered vehicles will not only reduce diesel pollutants, but also attract a new generation of recruits to the field of heavy truck maintenance.
July 19, 2019