TPS StaffBusinessRegistration has opened for Work Truck Week 2025Registration and housing for the 25th edition of North America’s largest work truck event are now open at worktruckweek.com.October 22, 2024Supplier UpdatesDana wins product of the year at Power SummitThe Spicer eSP502 e-transmission with power take-off won the Powertrain Product of the Year Award at the Power Progress Summit.October 22, 2024Technician trainingASE, WrenchWay promote School Assist connection serviceThe National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), the ASE Education Foundation and WrenchWay are promoting School Assist, a service connecting vehicle service employers and schools.October 22, 2024Growth strategiesConMet Nanjing earns zero-carbon certificationConMet's Nanjing facility was awarded a Four-Star Zero-Carbon Factory (Type I) Certificate by the China Energy Conservation Association.October 21, 2024New product releasesMilwaukee expands Packout storage systemMilwaukee announces new tool box attachments for Packout modular storage system.October 21, 2024Class 7-8ACT reports strong start to Class 8 order seasonSeptember is the traditional start of Class 8 order season.October 21, 2024Mergers & AcquisitionsAcacia Research acquires DeflectoAcacia Research Corporation acquired Deflecto Acquisition Inc. for $103.7 million. Deflecto makes products for the commercial transportation, HVAC and office markets.October 21, 2024EquipmentRecall report: Big recalls hit Ram trucks, Blue Bird busesThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).October 21, 2024WorkforceVIPAR Heavy Duty IMPACT Conference with sessions for all ages“To ensure the strength of our future, we have intentionally carved out opportunities designed to connect, educate, and encourage young heavy-duty aftermarket attendees and those who work with them,” says Jeff Paul, VIPAR Heavy Duty.October 20, 2024TrailersSeptember data shows trailer orders remain lowFTR Transportation Intelligence and ACT Research report September trailer orders.October 18, 2024Previous PagePage 104 of 1587Next PageTop StoriesClass 7-8October truck orders fall despite month’s historic strengthEven the month of October couldn’t turn around softening medium- and heavy-duty truck orders.CommentaryHere’s what I’m hearing about the marketSupplier UpdatesWebb, Dana agree to long-term partnershipGrowth strategiesU.S. fleet added carriers, reduced equipment in Q3Mergers & AcquisitionsFleetPride, TruckPro merging
