Industry News

International® Used Truck Centers launch Sweepstakes

May 4th, 2012 | By | Category: Industry News

International® Used Truck Centers recently announced its “Get Used to International” ProStar® MaxxForce® Sweepstakes and will offer as the grand prize a 2010 International® ProStar® used truck powered by a MaxxForce® 13 engine. Participants will also have the opportunity to win weekly prizes of $250 [...]



Miller Industries Donates $5,000 to ITRHFM

Apr 27th, 2012 | By | Category: Industry News

Miller Industries presented a check for $5,000 to the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum at the recent Florida Tow Show held in Orlando, Florida. Museum board members George Connolly and Donna Brock accepted the check from Randy Olson, vice president of [...]



New Dealers for LUBE-A-BOOM

Apr 13th, 2012 | By | Category: Industry News

LAB, LLC, which provides specialty lubricants for the lift industry, is announces the following new dealers: DECCA Industries, Alberta, Canada; BNC Truck & Trailer, Saskatchewan, Canada; Danisi Brake & Truck, N.Y.; Hoffman Equipment, N.Y. and N.J. and CraneU, Ala. LAB products include LUBE-A-BOOM®, LUBE-A-BOOM® AEROSOL, [...]



XL Specialized Trailers Launches New Website and Branding

Mar 30th, 2012 | By | Category: Industry News

XL Specialized Trailers, manufacturer specialized and custom-engineered heavy haul trailers, recently revamped the company’s look with a new logo and website. XL was founded in 1995. “It is amazing to see how much the company has changed since its humble beginnings,” says Vice Chairman Scott Wall. “We [...]



New Diamond Value Parts Program for Mitsubishi Fuso Trucks

Mar 23rd, 2012 | By | Category: Industry News

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. has developed a new repair and maintenance parts program for its medium-duty commercial trucks. Dubbed the Diamond Value Parts Program, its goal is to supply authorized dealers and service points with a line of parts that provides substantial quality [...]



Kenworth Names 2012 Parts Council Members

Mar 16th, 2012 | By | Category: Industry News

Kenworth Truck Company has named its 2012 Kenworth Parts Council members. The council consists of leading parts managers from Kenworth dealerships in the United States and Canada. The council’s goal is to further enhance the quality and value of service to Kenworth customers.



Atlantic Emergency Solutions Supports Breast Cancer Research

Feb 24th, 2012 | By | Category: Industry News

Towing for Ta-Tas, an eye-catching, pink vinyl-wrapped, light-duty tow truck sold by Atlantic Emergency Solutions, a Jerr-Dan dealer, has gotten the attention of towing companies and consumers alike. There’s no denying that the towing industry is male-dominated. With that in mind, Joe Pack, President and [...]



Kenworth and PACCAR Financial Medium Duty Extended Warranty Program Available

Feb 17th, 2012 | By | Category: Industry News

Kenworth Truck Company and PACCAR Financial is offering an Extended Warranty Program through March 31, 2012, for U.S. customers who purchase new Kenworth Class 5-7 factory or dealer stock units that meet eligibility requirements.



Daimler Trucks North America Adds 1,100 Positions

Feb 2nd, 2012 | By | Category: Industry News

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced the addition of a second shift and plans to ramp up production at its Freightliner Truck Manufacturing Plant in Cleveland, N.C., creating more than 1,100 new jobs by the end of 2012. The additional workers represent a 72 percent [...]



Hino Trucks Repeats Top J.D. Power and Associates Rankings for Customer Satisfaction

Jan 20th, 2012 | By | Category: Industry News

Hino Trucks ranks highest in customer satisfaction with conventional medium duty engines, four years in a row and Hino Trucks ranks highest in customer satisfaction among conventional medium duty trucks, two years in a row, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Medium Duty [...]