TPS StaffMergers & AcquisitionsSonic Group acquires Alabama's Sonic Tools USASonic Group, out of the Netherlands, acquired Auburn, Ala.'s, Sonic Tools USA. That will transform the exclusive North American distribution partner into a wholly owned entity.January 22, 2025Growth strategiesFullbay's 2025 roundtable focuses on staff retentionFullbay to host roundtable on staff retention on Jan. 28.January 22, 2025Supplier UpdatesZF Aftermarket, HDA Truck Pride partner to distribute WABCO productsDeal will expand access to the full line of WABCO products, including air compressors, air dryers, trailer anti-lock braking systems, wheel end solutions and more.January 21, 2025TrailersACT: Trailer market finding more fertile groundFull-year activity for 2024 was 163,500 units, ACT Research reported.January 21, 2025BusinessDominic Grote named to Aftermarket Hall of FameDominic Grote, president and CEO at Grote Industries, was inducted into the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Hall of Fame Tuesday during the opening general session at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) in Grapevine, Texas.January 21, 2025Class 7-8Final 2024 sales numbers shows strong demand for tractorsFinal December truck orders numbers show strong Class 8 demand heading into the new year, reports ACT Research.January 20, 2025BusinessMEMA's Meuwissen details Trump's executive order and tariff goalsDonald Trump had returned to the presidency by the time Ana Meuwissen, MEMA’s senior vice president, government affairs, took to the stage to discuss regulatory affairs Monday at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue in Grapevine, Texas.January 20, 2025Mergers & AcquisitionsPerformance Brokerage helps complete two dealer salesPerformance Brokerage Services recently helped facilitate the sales of two truck dealerships, the sale of Ball Volvo in Kahoka, Mo., from the Ball family to M&K Truck Centers, and the sale of HFI Truck Center to Allegiance Trucks.January 20, 2025Growth strategiesStoughton Lease opens new locationStoughton Rental and Leasing Company, known in the trailer rental and leasing industry as Stoughton Lease, has announced the opening of its new location in Memphis, Tenn.January 20, 2025Supplier UpdatesConMet celebrates PreSet anniversaryConMet this year marks the 30th anniversary of its groundbreaking PreSet wheel end technology.January 20, 2025Previous PagePage 103 of 1609Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentBill introduced in Congress to require side underride guardsCongress will consider Stop Underride Act 2.0, another effort to require underride guards on trailers.IndustryATD focused on FET, Right to Repair in year aheadClass 7-8Truck orders up more than 20% in JanuaryFinanceTrump’s Fed pick Warsh might bring more uncertaintyMarketPulseDealer, aftermarket sentiment hits closest point since 2024
