This N.J. intersection is the second-worst truck bottleneck in the nation
WASHINGTON — Truckers, beware: Interstate 95 at its intersection with Route 4 in Fort Lee is the second most congested bottleneck in the nation. The average speed through that area is just 35 miles per hour, and during rush hours drops to 27 mph, acco…
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Meritor Expands FastSet No-Ream King Pin Kit Line
LAS VEGAS. Meritor has expanded the FastSet king pin kit product line to offer 45 no-ream kits for aftermarket king pin replacement, the company announced here at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week.
Denso Partners with CDTi on PowerEdge Line of Emissions Control Products
Denso Products showcased a new line of PowerEdge aftermarket emissions control products at the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week in Las Vegas this week. The products include diesel particulate filters and diesel oxidation catalysts, which are part of a new P…
PMTC Regional Seminar
The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) is hosting a regional seminar Jan. 26, covering third-party contracts and mandatory entry-level training. To register, visit www.pmtc.ca or e-mail Vanessa Cox at info@pmtc.ca. Cost is $25 for members and $100 for…
Vnomics Announces Improved Fuel Scoring Model
The new scoring model is called True Fuel Score and it includes distinct, normalized assessments of driver fuel efficiency in three key areas, engine control, speeding, and idling as well as a blended overall True Fuel score. It is designed to give dri…
With two new trailers on the road, business is good for Utility Trailer Manufacturing
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. – Utility Trailer Manufacturing touted a pair of new products the company announced last year that are hitting the road in 2017. The trailer manufacturer invited the press, including Truck West, to City of Industry, Calif.…
Eaton updates Advantage Series clutches
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Eaton has updated its line of Advantage Series heavy-duty clutches, to increase durability, reduce vibrations and improve shifting. The new clutches were shown for the first time during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week, with production set to…
Dana launches new e-commerce portal
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Dana has launched a new parts ordering website to provide fleet customers with easier access to information and an ability for distributors to better fulfill orders. The new e-commerce platform will be accessible to both end…
Vipar Heavy Duty assembles team to achieve growth
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Vipar Heavy Duty introduced its new president, Chris Baer, to the industry at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week, where he outlined the organization’s growth plans. Baer said he is looking to grow reported program purchases to a…