Former Detroit Diesel CEO replaces Gosnell at ArvinMeritor; company launches emissions arm

TROY, Mich., - Tom Gosnell, president of ArvinMeritor's Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) business, is retiring after 27 years at the truck component and aftermarket supplier. He is being replaced Carsten J. Reinhardt, who was previously CEO and president of Detroit Diesel Corp., a subsidiary of DaimlerChrysler.

Cat, Navistar settle lawsuits; ink long-term supply deals

PEORIA, Ill. -- Enginemaker Caterpillar Inc. and its customer Navistar International have called a truce.

Buy ‘Em If You Need ‘Em: Trucking analyst

LOMBARD, Ill. -- Booming truck sales record of 2006 is demand driven, says North American trucking market research firm MacKay & Co.

KENDALL CJ-4 ENGINE OIL

Synthetic blend heavy-duty engine oil goes beyond industry spec.

PARTS, SERVICE PURCHASING

Mack, Volvo launch MV Preferred program for managing parts and service repairs purchasing.

FUEL-EFFICIENT TIRES

Goodyear has introduced three new tires using a new fuel-efficient technology.

KW MIDRANGE VAN BODIES

One-stop medium-duty body shopping at Kenworth dealerships.

NOISEBRAKER MUFFLER

New muffler from Walker reduces back pressure and noise.

BREAKDOWN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Freightliner service addition is expressly for owner-operators and small fleets

CARLISLE H-D BRAKE SHOES

Carlisle Motion Control Industries has a new line of OE-quality brake shoes.

KW T660 PENDLETON EDITION

Kenworth's T660 Pendleton Limited Edition model is for 2007 delivery.

WESTERN STAR FRONT WALL

Western Star trucks now feature a redesigned cab front wall.

Freightliner unveils tridem of ’07 engines

PORTLAND -- Freightliner LLC announced that it is continuing with its rigorous preparations for the three EPA '07-compliant engines for launch early next year -- the heavy-duty Detroit Diesel Series 60 and MBE 4000 and the medium-duty MBE 900.

MEDIUM-DUTY BRAKES

International offers new 'Full Power' brake system by Meritor WABCO as standard on select midrange models

Refuse truck maker dumps truck equipment unit

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Heil Environmental has sold its truck equipment business, consisting of the Heil Truck Equipment Group and Heil South distributorship, to Truck Bodies and Equipment International, Inc. a portfolio company of Kirtland Capital Partners.