CARB Proposes Relief from Heavy Duty On- and Off-Road Vehicle Emissions Standards
Much of the relief will be felt in the off-road sector. CARB is proposing to delay the start of regulations for two years for all fleets and would apply emissions requirements to newer vehicles rather than requiring retrofit of existing engines with new filters. Further, fleet owners that had already performed retrofits would receive double credit to satisfy future emissions control requirements.
Cummins Exec to Speak at BIG R Show
Shawn Zwicker, leader of new business development at Cummins Inc. in Columbus, Ind., will speak on “Embracing the Future” at the Opening Session of the International BIG R Show, which takes place Oct. 31 at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel.
Federated Car Care Center Members Have Day of Fun ‘Getting Dirty with Kennys’
Winners spent the day dirt track racing with NASCAR drivers and Federated spokesmen Kenny Schrader and Kenny Wallace at Schrader’s I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Mo., on Sept. 13.
SAF-HOLLAND Names Carl Mesker Vice President, Aftermarket (Americas)
Mesker will direct all aftermarket activities for the Americas and will be responsible for aftermarket sales, marketing and operations. Mesker has more than 22 years of heavy-duty transportation experience. During his 13-year tenure with SAF-HOLLAND, he has held a variety of positions, including director of operations, regional sales manager, OEM account manager and most recently, director of product planning and market development for the Aftermarket Business Unit.
‘Green Marketing’ to be Focus of Panel Discussion at the 2010 Big R Show
Moderator Tom Marx and panelists will offer presentation for remanufacturers and distributors on how to use “green” marketing to maximize company profits and corporate goodwill.
Jasper Hosts ‘America’s Best’ School Bus Training and Skills Challenge
America’s Best hopefuls will participate in two separate competitions: one for technical diagnostic skills and one for vehicle inspections skills. Each of these individual competitions will include a written examination and multiple “hands-on” components. he examinations will be administered by The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
Fisker Automotive Adds Two New Board Members
Dr. Hans-Joachim Schopf and Barry Huff have joined the Fisker Board of Directors.
Allison Transmission to Construct New State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility in Hungary
During a 10-year manufacturing anniversary celebration in Hungary, Allison Transmission revealed plans to build a new manufacturing facility. The new facility is expected to produce 3000, 4000 and Torqmatic Series fully automatic transmissions for the company’s European and International customers.
Universal Technical Institute Opens New Irving, Texas, Campus
The campus, UTI’s 11th nationwide, welcomed its first class of 96 students in June. Comprised of 95,000-square-feet of administrative, classroom and lab space, the campus is configured to accommodate approximately 750 students.
Industry Veteran Selected to Lead Fleetsource
Chuck Knott brings substantial heavy-duty diesel components business leadership experience to Fleetsource. He led EMCON Technologies’ Commercial Vehicle Emissions Business as global general manager from 2007 to 2010, achieving substantial growth in revenue and EBITDA. He also has served in general management, sales and marketing and other functional leadership positions in the heavy-duty diesel market for ArvinMeritor and Engelhard Corp.