Dana names Foster CEO

Dana has appointed Byron Foster as chief executive officer, effective July 1, the company announced. R. Bruce McDonald, who has served as chairman and CEO since 2024, will continue as…

Webb Wheel inks long-term marketing agreement with Dana

Webb Wheel and Dana Commercial Vehicle Systems have inked a long-term marketing partnership. The companies say the agreement leverages synergies between the two companies, combining Webb Wheel’s expertise in wheel-end…

Dana introduces new Spicer AdvanTEK 40 Pro axle system

Dana has launched a new Spicer AdvanTEK 40 Pro axle system for improved durability and optimized performance, with a 2.05 axle ratio for extreme downspeeding. The…

Trucking Announcements: Stahl Peterbilt collects 3,200 toys for Salvation Army, The Erb Group helps deliver food to Indigenous communities

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Stahl Peterbilt collected 3,200 toys during its 18th annual toy drive for the Salvation Army, and The…

Dana to sell off-highway business, appoints new leadership

Dana has announced it will sell its off-highway business and appoint new leadership as part of a US$200-million cost reduction plan. R. Bruce McDonald has been named chairman and CEO…

Trucking Announcements: Executive changes at Sokolis, Element Fleet Management, Dana

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Element Fleet Management announced Heath Valkenburg will succeed Frank Ruperto as executive vice-president and chief financial officer…

Trucking Announcements: promotions at KAG, Minotti joins XL Specialized Trailers

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Dana welcomed Brian Pour as president of its commercial vehicle division, while KAG Canada announced the promotions of…

Electric trucks will have fewer parts, but there will be maintenance

Trucking has been clamoring for maintenance-free trucks for decades. We may finally have such a unicorn with battery-electric trucks – or at least as close to maintenance-free as we can…

U.S. travels two paths to lower truck emissions

TORONTO, Ont. – Two U.S. regulatory bodies are taking decidedly different paths to clean up truck emissions, leaving fleets with looming challenges including a new generation of equipment and even…

Early fleet tests are the key to successful BEV rollouts

There is no denying the recent surge in activity around battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Established and emerging OEMs alike are now releasing electric trucks into the wild, gathering the all-important…

Spicer ReadyPack kits ready to go

Dana has unveiled preassembled Spicer ReadyPack kits for its most-popular commercial vehicle driveshafts, coupling shafts, and inter-axle shafts. The preassembled kits could help installers save about 30 minutes per…

Spicer e-Axle enters production

Dana has begun production of the Spicer Electrified eS9000r e-Axle Class 4 and 5 vehicles. The e-Axle will be available for ordering by vehicle manufacturers in the third quarter of…

Dana enhances Spicer SPL driveshafts

Dana Incorporated has made enhancements to its Spicer SPL Series driveshafts for improved overall efficiency and increased performance. Changes include increased torque ratings and improved sealing technologies. Torque ratings…

Dana broadens technician training series

The “Driveline Forensics” series is hosted by Cristy Lee. ATLANTA, Ga. — Dana will add maintenance and inspection videos covering front non-drive steer axles and rear drive-axle carriers to its…

Electric vehicles to transform the aftermarket … eventually

Chris Patterson, a former Daimler Trucks North America CEO, asked Delphi CEO Rick Dauch and Dana CEO Jim Kamsickas for a global perspective on the aftermarket. Electrification was a key…