PSI: Tire Inflation Systems Reduce Inspection Time
Data collected from fleets indicate those with automatic tire inflation systems (ATIS) on their trailers reduce the time spent in Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) regulated roadside inspections, according to Pressure Systems International. PSI reported that the time saved during these routine inspections – an average of 17 minutes – generates additional uptime and reduces
Trucking Industry Veteran, Writer Mike Pennington Dies
Fleet Equipment senior staff writer and occasional Tire Review contributor D. Mike Pennington, passed away suddenly on Dec. 5, at age of 64. A respected member of the trucking industry, Pennington had retired from Meritor as its senior director of global marketing communications and industry relations in 2010 after 25 years. He began his industry
Randon Group Announces New CFO, Fras-le CEO
Fras-le has appointed Pedro Ferro as CEO of Fras-le, effective June 2. Previously, Ferro served at Meritor as senior vice president and president of aftermarket and trailers. Ferro succeeds Daniel Randon, new CFO of the Randon Group, of which Fras-le belongs. “These organizational structure changes are part of Randon Companies strategic direction for constant and
Added Optional Feature for Trailer TPMS System
Meritor and Pressure Systems International (PSI) announced expanded availability of an optional feature on their automatic tire inflation system. The control box check point option was previously available on a limited basis with the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS) by PSI; now, it can be included with any MTIS by PSI system purchased for new
Solving The Fleet Technician Shortage
Technicians are critical to fleets and to dealership service operation. For dealerships, they are an essential piece of the fleet customer support puzzle, according to Duane Kyrish, general manager, Kyrish Truck Centers (International), Austin, Texas. "Technicians are incredibly hard to source. We’ve tried trade schools and vo-tech institutions, but we never give up and must
University of the Aftermarket ‘Heavy Duty Leadership’ Begins at Northwood University
Twenty-seven heavy-duty aftermarket professionals gathered on July 21 at Northwood University in Midland, Mich., for the start of the second annual Heavy Duty Leadership education conference. Heavy Duty Leadership is a weeklong leadership development program specifically designed for professionals working in the North American commercial vehicle aftermarket. Participants in the year’s class represent a wide
Bridgestone Names Stevenson to Head Commercial Marketing
Bridgestone Americas has hired for Meritor executive Matthew Stevenson as its new vice president of commercial tire marketing. Stevenson actually started in his new position on March 1, the company said. Most recently, Stevenson was general manager of North American field operations and marketing for Meritor Inc., and previously held several sales and marketing posts
PSI Hires Sharkey to Head Strategic Efforts
James Sharkey has joined Pressure Systems International as director of strategic initiatives. The former president of AXN Heavy Duty will focus on expanding the market for the PSI’s Meritor Tire Inflation Systems.
New President for Hennessy
Hennessey Industries formally introduced Sanjay Chowbey as its new president. Chowbey joined Hennessy earlier this year.
Affinia Adds Senior Exec to Raybestos Staff
Tim Dobie has been appointed senior account executive for retail markets for the Affinia’s Raybestos brand brake and chassis parts sales team. Dobie will manage the sales, marketing, pricing and product development for Raybestos brake and chassis retail customers. He will be based in the McHenry, Ill., office and will report to Bruce Tartaglione, senior