The Internet has given consumers access to tremendous amounts of product information, making the Always Be Closing approach a much less effective method of dealing with customers, according to Modern Tire Dealer columnist Wayne Williams. ...
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Hennessy Industries Inc., manufacturer of Coats wheel servicing equipment, is launching the "Lights, Camera, Coats" contest in an effort to encourage customers to send video testimonials about why they trust the brand for wheel servicing ...
The VDO RoadLog "EOBR Mandate Solution" video demonstrates how easily fleets and independents can meet HOS compliance. Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket offers a new educational video that demonstrates how the new VDO RoadLog ...
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The Y67 is one of two new mining tires from Yokohama. Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) will display two new mining tires, the Y20 and the Y67, at the Bluefield Coal Show Sept. 11-13 in Bluefield, W.V. The new 36-ply heavy-duty Y20 ...
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Federal Corp. tires shipped to Russia and Taiwan will have stickers attached with Federal and MUFC's logos. After officially launching the partnership with the Manchester United Fan Club (MUFC) aimed at raising awareness of Federal ...
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Preliminary data on August Class 8 truck net orders from FTR Associates is showing a healthy 11 percent improvement over July. So far, August orders are sitting at 19,178 units. Compared to a year ago, that's a 21 percent increase. ...
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A list of "Top 500 Chinese Enterprises 2013" is released by China Association of Enterprises and China Entrepreneur Association in Kunming, Yunan province. Six Guangxi enterprises are listed (5 enterprises in 2012) and Yuchai Group ranks ...
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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced more than $45m for 38 new projects that strengthen the research and development of advanced transport technologies. These vehicle technologies are aimed at improving fuel efficiency, ...
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Brake Safety Week is coming up Sept. 8-14, and there's a good chance your trucks' braking systems will be getting some extra attention - if not from drivers, then from inspectors. Trucks in the US and Canada will be targeted over this ...
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Law enforcement officials came together with trucking industry representatives today, to create a plan on how to reduce or eliminate cargo crime. It's a growing problem facing the Canadian trucking industry, with some estimates suggesting ...
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Eight Canadian Freightliner sales reps were among the best in North America, the company revealed in announcing the winners of its annual Leland James Sales Achievement program. The program, founded in 2003, is named after Freightliner ...
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When you utilize a four-wheeler for individual transport and voyage needs, it is paramount that you do the needful to keep the vehicle fit as a fiddle throughout the years. There are individuals who are extremely cautious about their ...
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The Snap-on Diagnostics division of Snap-on Inc. is offering free training on its website to help technicians understand the features and functionality of its Vantage Pro component test meter. The training module covers controls, ...
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The Tire Industry Association (TIA), in partnership with Federated Insurance, is hosting a webinar entitled "How to Establish a Drug- and Alcohol-free Workplace" on Sept. 26, 2013, from 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. (Central time). TIA says ...
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STS Tire and Auto Centers (STS) has signed on as a silver level partner for the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games and will be the presenting sponsor of the 2014 USA Games Athletics Competition at Weaver Stadium on the campus of Princeton ...
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