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 >

Tracer's Heavy Duty Kit Features Compact Leak Detection Flashlight
2/3/2012 - Tracer Products introduced the TP-8647HD, a leak kit featuring the Optimax Jr, a cordless, blue light LED leak detection flashlight.....

Air Conqueror Series Wheel Cavity Cover Compatible with All Tractor, Trailer Wheel Types
2/3/2012 - Solus now offers Air Conqueror Series wheel cavity covers compatible with all wheel types including wide-base.....

Auto AirTamer Purifies Cab Air
2/3/2012 - The makers of the Auto AirTamer say the device lets drivers breathe cleaner, healthier air on the road.....

California Air Resources Board Approves Hug Mobiclean R DPF
2/2/2012 - The California Air Resources Board verified the Hug Filtersystems mobiclean R diesel particulate filter for use with most non-EGR on-road diesel vehicles from 1991 to 2006.....

Corsa Exhaust Line for Light Commercial Trucks
2/2/2012 - Corsa Commercial Exhaust is a new brand of stainless steel cat-back exhausts for working trucks.....

Natural Gas Gets Big Boost in Deal by Navistar, Clean Fuels and T. Boone Pickens
By Tom Berg, Senior Editor
Natural gas will become a more popular fuel for commercial trucks if Navistar International and Clean Fuels Corp. can help it, and they intend to.

T. Boone Pickens, the oilman-turned-gas promoter whose BP Capital owns Clean Fuels, joined Navistar executives to announce a deal yesterday morning at the truck builder's new headquarters in Lisle, Ill.....

Diesel and Gas prices Rise, Oil Falls
This week, U.S. diesel prices increased by less than a tenth of a cent to $3.850 from $3.848. However, the Midwest, Rocky Mountain and West Coast regions all saw very slight price decreases.....

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.....

2/3/2012
Dealers Weigh in on Question of 'Right to Repair'
By Deborah Lockridge, Editor in Chief
Independent truck parts sellers aren't too happy about truck dealers' increasing intrusion into their business. In addition, the more sophisticated computer technology seen today in the engine and other components have made it more difficult for independent service shops to do diagnosis and repair. ....

2/3/2012
It's a New World of Parts for Today's Truck Dealer
By Deborah Lockridge, Editor in Chief
Truck dealers have increasingly gotten into all-makes parts business, especially as the OEMs have developed their own aftermarket brands, such as Daimler Trucks North America's Alliance, Paccar's TRP brand, and International's PartSmart line.....

2/3/2012
Meritor Revenue Increases $200 Million Compared to Prior Year
Meritor's sales in its first fiscal quarter were $1.159 billion, up $202 million or 21% from the same period last year.....

2/3/2012
Fleet Brake to Sell Newly acquired Page Brake Assets
Just a week after Fleet Brake announced its intent to acquire assets of Page Brake Warehouse, the company announced it will sell these assets to FleetPride....

2/3/2012
Polar Corp. Names President Of Quality Trailer Products
Chris Dietemann is the new president of Quality Trailer Products.....

2/1/2012
Dana Opens Distribution Center in Hungary
Dana Holding Corp. opened a new distribution center in Gyor, Hungary, marking the first step in the company's plans to establish a global aftermarket distribution network.....

2/1/2012
Polar Tank Trailer Names Painter President
Polar Corp. appointed Jim Painter president of Polar Tank Trailer.....