TPS StaffNew product releasesAutoMeter offers tester with liftgate testing capabilitiesAutoMeter's BCT-478 load based electrical system diagnostic tool now includes a liftgate system test.July 31, 2024Mergers & AcquisitionsLincoln Electric acquires VanairLincoln Electric Holdings has acquired Vanair Manufacturing, a privately held, Michigan City, Ind.-based, manufacturer of mobile power solutions serving the U.S. service truck market.July 31, 2024TelematicsFleetPulse announces new funding partnerTrailer telematics business FleetPulse has announced additional funding from NFI Ventures, a venture capital group run by NFI.July 31, 2024Freight demandBloomberg, Truckstop survey: Freight demand could pick up at year-end"We believe a return to seasonal demand, higher import levels and inventory restocking will help drive a recovery later this year."July 31, 2024New product releasesRotary debuts mobile lift remote control toolRotary recently announced its Rotary Flex MAX Linker is now available. The Flex MAX Linker enables technicians to quickly, easily and safely connect and control up to 18 Rotary Flex MAX mobile column lifts with a remote control.July 31, 2024New product releasesCordless nibbler tool from Snap-onSnap-on has released its 14.4 MicroLithium Cordless Nibbler Kit, which the company says can slice through up to 16-gauge mild steel and most nonferrous materials like aluminum, brass, laminates, fiberglass, and high-density fiberboard.July 31, 2024Growth strategiesKriete Group teases new customer spotlight programKriete Truck Centers Wednesday announced the release of the trailer for Season 3 of its customer profile video series, Forward with Kriete.July 31, 2024Supplier UpdatesBendix, Knorr-Bremse help cool children's home in MexicoKnorr-Bremse Global Care North America and the Bendix Foundation contributed money and solar panels to help cool a children's home in Acuña, Mexico.July 31, 2024Mergers & AcquisitionsMarket moves: Transaction pace slows as summer heats upIndustry transaction pace slowed dramatically in the dealer, aftermarket and supplier sectors in July. Last month's uptick in announcements was not a harbinger of a busy summer — at least not yet.July 31, 2024Business operationsKarmak holds successful user summitKarmak recently hosted a Fusion User Summit at Detroit Diesel's facility in Michigan. The event was coordinated with the dealer services group from Daimler Truck North America.July 30, 2024Previous PagePage 129 of 1586Next 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
