ORLAND PARK, IL -Dr. Martin Regalia, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, U. S. Chamber of Commerce will share his insight on the forces impacting the American economy in the opening general session at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week '11.
According to a report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) in Europe, the European Commission is considering a trailer height limit of 4 meters (13 ft, 1 inch) throughout Europe. Robin Dickeson, manager-commercial vehicle affairs, said the proposal could be published next week.
"If this makes its way onto the statute book it will limit high cubic capacity double-deck and hump-backed trailers,"said Dickeson in a release from SMMT.
FRANKFURT (Dow Jones)-- Audi AG's (NSU.XE) executive board member responsible for purchasing, Ulf Berkenhagen, is set to leave the luxury car maker and might take over a post at parent company Volkswagen AG's (VOW.XE) new truck operations, people familiar with the matter told Dow Jones Newswires Tuesday.
Ashok Leyland, an India-based automaker, has reported an increase in commercial vehicle sales for the month of August 2010.
Research Triangle Park, NC - (September 2010) - More than 350 trucking industry leaders gathered in Dallas Aug. 25-26, 2010, to attend the inaugural Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference, produced by Randall-Reilly Business Media & Information and the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association.
The CVOC brought together thought leaders from all segments of the trucking industry to enjoy expert presentations, panel discussions and numerous networking opportunities during two half-days immediately prior to the opening of the Great American Trucking Show. Attendees included fleet executives, truck OEMs, part and component suppliers, truck dealers, distributors, and maintenance and repair specialists.