Author: Transport Topics

Horton Inc. released Klondike by Horton, a brand of aftermarket fan clutches, remanufactures, repair kits and accessories intended to give second or third owners of a vehicle a dependable fan clutch option at a competitive price.

Shell Rotella has introduced a new line of heavy-duty greases for trucks, tractors and construction equipment, according to a Dec. 14 press release.

OAKLAND, Calif. — Barbara Leslie, CEO of the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, has joined the Port of Oakland’s governing Board of Port Commissioners, according to a Dec. 13 press release. Leslie worked at the port in 1998 and 1999.

The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped 4 cents to $3.121 a gallon, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported Dec. 17, as crude oil prices dropped below $50 per barrel.

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Trailer orders in November were the all-time record for the month as they surged to 43,600, according to ACT Research Co., citing preliminary data.

In the news business, if journalists believe a story has some long-term relevance, we say the story “has legs.” The term is meant to suggest that a topic could carry forward for a while, or that an article could be published at a later date, since the content has lesser risk of growing stale.

Meritor Inc. announced a 2019 aftermarket training series. The global aftermarket supplier will host more than 12 regional training events in the United States and Canada, offering support for parts, sales and service employees.

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores has opened locations in Texas and Ohio, according to a Dec. 13 press release. Combined, the locations add 201 truck parking spaces and 137 jobs.

Molex announced the next evolution of its 10 Gbps Automotive Ethernet Network Platform designed to support OEMs in the development and design of autonomous vehicles.