US axle experts Hendrickson and AxleTech International were awarded a contract from Navistar Defense, to equip 2,717 International MaxxPro Long Wheel Base (LWB) Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles with independent suspension systems.
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ITTEC12 Outlook Conference program released
In the two days leading up to the International Truck, Trailer and Equipment Show (ITTES) in Melbourne, local transport associations VTA, ARTSA and TIC are hosting an Outlook Conference focusing on the state of the global commercial road transport industry - proudly supported by Global Trailer.
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TransCore’s North American Freight Index shows strength in freight volume
TransCore’s North American Freight index marked a record high for the month of January, up five percent compared to January 2011. Month-over-month, however, January’s spot market freight volume slipped eight per cent compared to December.
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Jim Painter new president of Polar Tank Trailer
US corporation Polar appointed Jim Painter president of Polar Tank Trailer, North America’s largest manufacturer of aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel tank trailers.
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Kögel expands service network
German trailer manufacturer, Kögel, has expanded its service network in Denmark. Three additional service partners have recently become authorised Kögel service partners, joining long-standing affiliates B & K Service and Globex.
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US fleets planning to buy more trailers
US company CK Commercial Vehicle Research (CKCVR) reports that more fleets are planning to buy trailers, increasing the Fleet Sentiment Report (FSR) Buying Index by 4.6 points, bringing the total reading to 93.9.
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Heil International appoints new Vice President Sales and Marketing
Zack Coley has rejoined Heil Trailer International as its Vice President Sales and Marketing North America. Coley can draw back on over 30 years of experience in the transportation industry and will report directly to Randall Swift, the President and CEO of Heil Trailer.
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Above-average growth for Kögel in 2011
German trailer giant Kögel achieved an above-average rate of growth in 2011, doubling turnover to an industry-leading 12,000 units, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) reports.
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Werner passes historical mile marker
US transport giant Werner Enterprises achieved annual earnings in excess of US$100 million for the first time in company history. The fourth quarter 2011 also was the eighth consecutive quarter in which Werner achieved year-over-year earnings growth in excess of 20 per cent, the company reported.
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US trailer industry ended 2011 on a strong note
The commercial trailer sector ended 2011 on solid footing and is well positioned for the third year of growth in the current cyclical recovery, US company ACT research reports.
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