Forecast Predicts Hybrid, Electric Truck Sales Will Nearly Double in 2012
By Genevieve Conti, Assistant Editor
A forecast from Pike Research says that sales of hybrid and electric medium- and heavy-duty trucks will nearly double in 2012, but one industry expert thinks some of the numbers might be overly optimistic..... More >

Racor Introduces 700 Series Fuel/Water Separators
1/27/2012 - Racor Division of Parker Hannifin introduced the 700 series fuel filter/water separators with integrated priming pump.....

Meritor Releases Advanced Aftermarket Brake Linings, adds PlatinumShield II for Reman Brake Shoes
1/26/2012 - Meritor added two innovations to its line of remanufactured aftermarket brake products to improve brake shoe life and to standardize fleet lining options with new reduced stopping distance rules.....

Exide Introduces New Products at HDAW
1/26/2012 - Exide Technologies launched its newest heavy-duty battery, the Extreme Power 1000, at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week in Las Vegas this week.....

Pana-Pacific to Distribute New Engine Start Module From Maxwell Technologies
1/25/2012 - Maxwell Technologies has entered into a one-year agreement with Pana-Pacific to distribute Maxwell's new ultracapacitor-based Engine Start Module in the United States, Canada and Mexico.....

Freight Wing Launches 2012 AeroFlex Side Skirt
1/25/2012 - Seattle-based Freight Wing launched its new generation AeroFlex 2012 side skirts.....

President Obama Talks Alternative Fuel in Las Vegas
On Thursday, President Obama visited a UPS facility in Las Vegas to pitch a plan to boost the nations' use of natural gas.....

CVSN, HDDA to Join Forces
The Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network and the Heavy Duty Distribution Association announced a collaborative agreement designed to strengthen the independent heavy-duty distributor aftermarket.....

University of the Aftermarket to Offer Week-Long Leadership Development Program
The University of the Aftermarket announced a new leadership development program for early- to mid-career manufacturing, distribution, service and fleet professionals in the commercial vehicle industry.....

1/27/2012
December Used Truck Volumes Better than November, but Lag Year-over-Year
Reported volumes of used Classes 3-8 truck sales improved in December. Volumes were consistent among channels on a sequential basis.....

1/27/2012
HDRG Names TransAxle 2012 Heavy Duty Remanufacturer of the Year
The Heavy Duty Remanufacturing Group of the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association awarded TransAxle its Mike Hill Heavy Duty Remanufacturer of the Year Award.....

1/27/2012
Report: Interest in Full-size Pickups Bodes Well for Economy
Increased interest in full-size pickup trucks is a positive indication that the economy is on the mend, according to the January issue of the New Car Insights Report.....

1/27/2012
Eaton Truck Segment Sees Growth in Fourth Quarter
Eaton saw a record fourth quarter in 2011. The company's truck segment saw significant year-over-year growth.....

1/27/2012
Waste Management Launches First Rotopress Collection Trailers in North America
Waste Management will operate a pilot program to introduce Rotopress waste collection trailers for the first time in North America.....

1/27/2012
Meritor and Fras-le Renew North American Supply Agreement
Meritor Inc. and Fras-le S.A. renewed a five-year commercial supply agreement for brake lining for the U.S. and Canadian commercial vehicle markets.....

1/26/2012
Accuride Restructures, Announces Major Investments in NAFTA Capacity and Capability
Accuride says it will invest $110 million in its Accuride Wheels and Gunite business units during 2011-2012.....