TPS StaffSupplier UpdatesWestport Rebrands as Aetherion TechnologiesWestport Fuel Systems has changed its name to Aetherion Technologies Inc.October 17, 2026WorkforceWho's in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Oct. 12, 2026.October 16, 2026WorkforceATA taps Alabama Trucking Association leader as new president, CEOMark Colson, head of the Alabama Trucking Association, tapped as American Trucking Associations' president and CEO.October 15, 2026Mergers & AcquisitionsPenske Automotive Group will go private in mergerPenske Automotive Group, parent of Premier Truck Group, will go private in $16.3 billion deal.October 15, 2026Growth strategiesRyder expands used truck networkRyder System recently expanded its used truck operations two investments in northern New Jersey, one of the nation’s most important freight markets.October 14, 2026Outlook and BenchmarkingSlowdown for parts sales in 2027?An unremarkable economy with limited growth potential is more susceptible to hiccups, as are segments within it like trucking.October 14, 2026Supplier UpdatesTruck-Lite's back up safety system released for 2027 buildsTruck-Lite's trailer backup system is out for 2027 builds.October 14, 2026Business operationsProKeep introduces AI agent to support counter teamsProkeep, the AI-Powered Order Engine for wholesale distribution, has launched Order Pro, a growing family of AI agents built for distributor counter teams.October 14, 2026Mergers & AcquisitionsEagle Leasing acquires Rhode Island storage, trailer operationThe Eagle Leasing Company, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, has acquired Mobile Storage, a Providence, R.I., provider of storage container and trailer rentals.October 14, 2026Used trucksRetail used truck volumes dip but remain historically stableThe used truck market contracted again in September, ACT Research reported Tuesday, the second consecutive reduction in what has been overall a strong year.October 13, 2026Page 1 of 1671Next PageTop StoriesGrowth strategiesU.S. truck fleet reverses carrier contraction trendThe U.S. trucking industry added nearly 10,000 prospective fleets and more than 229,000 pieces of verified equipment in Q3, data from RigDig indicates.Successful Dealer AwardRush Truck Centers nabs Successful Dealer AwardClass 7-8Truck orders fall amid EPA uncertaintyInventory managementNew Fleetrite.com transforms retail parts salesFeatured SponsorLearn how regens clear soot, prevent DPF clogs, and extend life.
