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Operations•by Staff•February 7, 2007

Monroe Offers New Application-Engineered Shocks

MONROE, MI – Monroe Commercial Vehicle replacement shock absorbers now include advanced application-engineered internal valving to deliver the OEM-specified ride and handling profile to any medium- or heavy-duty vehicle. The new Monroe application-engineered shocks include Monroe Gas-Magnum, Monro-Magnum, and Severe Service products.

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Operations•by Staff•February 7, 2007

Cummins QSB3.3 Wins Diesel of the Year 2007 Title

COLUMBUS, IN – Cummins QSB3.3 engine earned the title of “Diesel of the Year 2007” recognition from a leading European publication. The award recognizes the technology that enables the 110-hp (82 kW) rated 3.3L engine to offer equivalent performance to that of larger 4.0 to 4.5L engines, but with a 30 percent smaller and lighter installation package.

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Operations•by Staff•February 7, 2007

Truck Tonnage Rebounded in December, Says ATA

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The American Trucking Associations' Truck Tonnage Index rose 3.9 percent in December after falling 3.6 percent in November. The December jump was the largest month-to-month increase in tonnage since January 2005.

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Operations•by Staff•February 7, 2007

Ryder Reports Earnings for Dedicated Contract Carriage Business

MIAMI – In Ryder's Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC), fourth quarter 2006 revenue totaled $140.2 million, down 2 percent compared with $142.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2005.

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Operations•by Staff•February 7, 2007

Remy International to Sell Diesel Remanufacturing Business of Franklin Power Products, Inc. and International Fuel Systems to Caterpillar Inc.

ANDERSON, IN – Remy International, Inc. has signed an agreement for the sale of its light and medium truck diesel engine and component remanufacturing business conducted by Franklin Power Products, Inc., and International Fuel Systems to Caterpillar Inc., for a cash purchase price of $150 million.

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Operations•by Staff•February 7, 2007

SNUGTOP “Super Sport” Cap Available for 2007 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab V-Bed

LONG BEACH, CA – SNUGTOP's “Super Sport” fiberglass cap is now available for the new Dodge Dakota Quad Cab V-bed pickup. The Super Sport features aerodynamic lines, large frameless side windows, a big all-glass rear door, and an integrated LED rear brake light.

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Operations•by Staff•February 7, 2007

Yokohama Debuts New Commercial Truck Tire at Feb. 6-8 TMC Event

FULLERTON, CA – Yokohama Tire Corporation is launching the 703ZL tire at the Technology & Maintenance Council's (TMC) annual meeting and trade show, Feb. 6-8, at the Tampa Convention Center. The 703ZL is part of Yokohama's Z.environment line, which uses high technology to make more environmentally friendly tires.

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Operations•by Staff•February 7, 2007

F-Series Super Duty Receives Positive Reviews From Journalists

DETROIT – Journalists throughout North America got behind the wheel of the new F-Series Super Duty and its new 6.4L Power Stroke diesel last month in Texas. Richard Truett and John Stewart were two journalists on hand for the test drive.

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Operations•by Staff•February 7, 2007

Midway Specialty Vehicles Opens Sprinter Division

LADSON, SC – Midway Specialty Vehicles has opened a new Sprinter division facility in Charleston, S.C. Minutes away from the DaimlerChrysler Sprinter plant, ship-thru and drop-ship are available. Parking for 190 Sprinter vans is available.

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Operations•by Staff•February 7, 2007

DaimlerChrysler Unveils 2008 Dodge Dakota

AUBURN HILLS, MI - The new 2008 Dodge Dakota comes standard with a 3.7-L Magnum V-6 engine producing 210 horsepower and 235 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine also comes with electronic throttle control, and exhaust gas recirculation to help lower emissions.

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