Bridgestone Commercial Solutions, a business unit of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC, says operators who equip their vehicles with new Firestone-brand commercial tires can save up to $1,200 a year. During an event kicking off its ...
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According to Americas Commercial Trucking (ACT) Research, although commercial vehicle orders slipped month over month in June, 2013, Class 8 net orders fell below 20,000 units for the first time since September, 2012, at 18,830 units. ...
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Epicor Software Corp. and the Aftermarket Auto Parts Allliance (Alliance) have signed an agreement to collaborate on a variety of information technology services. Epicor has provided electronic catalog data, data warehouse services and a ...
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The Tire Industry Association (TIA) announced that the total number of registered exhibitors for the 2013 Global Tire Expo - Powered by TIA (GTE) has already exceeded the 2012 total. GTE takes place in conjunction with the Specialty ...
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DLS Retreading Inc. in Lancaster County, S.C., will eventually produce 200 retreaded truck tires per day. DLS Retreading Inc. opened the doors of the first all-new ContiTread licensed truck tire retreading facility in the United States on ...
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PeopleNet says it has been granted a patent on a system that improves its data delivery across any wireless network in North America. The company says its system is the only tool for monitoring data delivery, regardless or network. ...
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Ontario truckers have weighed in on two transportation issues facing the city of Toronto. In surveys distributed by the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) on behalf of the city, carriers indicated they're against the demolition of the ...
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The Tire Industry Association (TIA) announced it has revised the program for the 2014 Off-the-Road Tire Conference (OTR) scheduled for Feb. 19-22 at the Marco Island Marriott Resort & Golf Club, Naples, Fla. TIA says the opening session ...
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Dynamic Tire Corp. has appointed John Overing president of the Dynamic Tire Wholesale and Distribution Business division. In his new job, Overing says he will use his experience, passion and skills in both consumer packaged goods and ...
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They are called "accidents" because they are unexpected and unintentional, and as the saying goes, accidents happen. In fact, research shows that drivers can expect to be in a claim-worthy accident at least once a decade. Before your next ...
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Federal-Mogul Corp. has been awarded a United States patent for its flat ("beam") blade wiper design, which includes a number of proprietary features that help ensure good windshield contact and wiping performance on today's curved ...
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The Big Ass Fan Co. says its new Powerfoil X LED is the strongest, most adaptable ceiling fan on the market, and is now also the brightest. Big Ass Fans' new LED light for Powerfoil X and Powerfoil X2.0 fans provides unimpeded shop light ...
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New research has indicated that hogs that die while in transit, usually do so as a result of pre-existing heart conditions. The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is now using the study as evidence livestock truckers shouldn't be held ...
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Peterson Manufacturing has announced it is introducing a new seven-inch, round LED headlamp. The new light will be available beginning this summer. "Peterson Manufacturing is pleased to bring our first forward lighting product to the ...
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The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) announced today the launch of new cargo crime awareness program that focuses on the high-risk 401 corridor between Ontario and Quebec. Dubbed "Project Momentum," the campaign will see the CTA partner ...
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