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Fras-le Intros Work Truck and Fleet Disc Brake Program

Fras-le North America Inc. has introduced its new Work Truck and Fleet Disc Brake Pad Program to the North American aftermarket. The new program includes a complete line of hydraulic and air disc brake pads for Class 1-8 vehicles. Fras-le is an OE friction supplier on many medium-duty work trucks in the U.S., and has

Exploring Fleet Wheel Buying Choices

Today, fleets’ wheel buying decisions are influenced by value. What may once have been a simple “go/no-go” decision regarding price, appearance and application now may require attention on a case-by-case basis. Here’s what tire dealers should keep in mind.

The Fleet Technician Shortage

“Technicians play a critical role in the overall success of any trucking operation,” said J. Scott Steurer, global manager of service and customer support for Eaton Corp. and Roadranger. “Specifically, they can be instrumental in maximizing the trucks’ fuel efficiency (proper tire inflation, lube levels) and making an important safety contribution (properly operating braking systems).

Training Paradigms are Shifting

Although one could correctly argue that the vehicle service business has never been “easy,” things certainly seemed simpler back in the good old days. In many cases, when it came to vehicle maintenance and repair, employees learned the basics at school or perhaps home on a farm, then received whatever additional, specific training was required

Becker Tire Receives Bandag Honor, Exec Recognized by MATDA

Great Bend, Kan.-based Becker Tire & Treading Inc. was recently honored by Bridgestone Americas, and one of its own received special recognition during a recent state tire dealer group event. Becker Tire & Treading was recognized for a 35-year association with Bandag by Bridgestone America’s Bridgestone Bandag unit. On hand to receive the award was

Klarius Buys Quinton Hazell from Affinia

On Feb. 2, automotive aftermarket manufacturing and distribution business Klarius completed the purchase of the Quinton Hazell automotive group from U.S.-based Affinia. Quinton Hazell is headquartered in Leicester, England, with manufacturing and distribution assets in France, Germany, Italy and Spain. The purchase brings a wide range of automotive aftermarket and OEM brands together, combining extensive

Michelin Pulls Out of Shanghai Auto Show

Michelin has decided to pull out of the 2009 Shanghai auto show later this month, according to sina.com.

Fleet ‘Stimulus Package’ Now Available

Pressure Systems International, along with Wirth Financial and Velociti, is offering a new “stimulus package” program for the trucking industry during the Technology & Maintenance Council’s annual meeting and transportation technology exhibition in Orlando, Fla.

HDMA Announces 2009 Board of Directors

(AftermarketNews.com) Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association has announced that Dennis Michels, president and CEO of Link Manufacturing Ltd. in Sioux Center, Iowa, was elected the 2009 Chairman of the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA).

Automechanika Shanghai a Success

Automechanika Shanghai, which took place Dec. 10 – 12 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, saw a record number of visitors and exhibitors, making it the world’s second largest Automechanika show.