TPS StaffWorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Dec. 8, 2025.December 11, 2025Supplier UpdatesVolvo gives new VNL to children's museumVolvo Group North America has donated an all-new Volvo VNL 840 to a children's museum in its hometown of Greensboro, N.C.December 11, 2025Outlook and BenchmarkingACT: Uncertainty drags down 2026 forecastEconomic uncertainty, inflation and recession-level carrier profits continue to pose challenges into the new year, ACT says.December 11, 2025Supplier UpdatesPeterbilt, Kenworth debut electronic parking brakesBendix’s Intellipark Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) system is now an available option for medium- and heavy-duty Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks.December 10, 2025Supplier UpdatesJasper expands into Class 8 space for fuel, air componentsJasper Engines & Transmissions has expanded its Fuel & Air department to include components for heavy-duty trucks.December 10, 2025New product releasesNew tool box series from Buyers ProductsBuyers Products has introduced a new heavy-duty flatbed wedge truck tool box series, designed to meet the growing storage demands on hardworking flatbed trucks and trailers.December 10, 2025TechnologyHDAW keynote speaker to talk AINoelle Russell, founder and chief AI officer of the AI Leadership Institute, will be the keynote speaker at the opening general session of HDAW 2026.December 10, 2025Supplier UpdatesDoleco unveils redesigned websiteDoleco USA announces the official relaunch of its U.S. website, introducing a modernized digital experience designed to better support customers.December 9, 2025Supplier UpdatesJPRO update adds CAN bus diagnosticsNoregon JPRO update adds CAN bus diagnostics, expanded coverage.December 9, 2025Technician trainingASE wants to connect your shop with tech schoolsThe National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) introduces ASE Connects, a new initiative in partnership with WrenchWay to bring shops, dealerships and schools together to tackle some of the industry’s most pressing issues.December 9, 2025Previous PagePage 13 of 1607Next PageTop StoriesClass 7-8Truck orders up more than 20% in JanuaryThe Class 8 truck order turnaround that began in December mostly continued in January, but skepticism remains about the true potential of the sudden market turnaround.FinanceTrump’s Fed pick Warsh might bring more uncertaintyMarketPulseDealer, aftermarket sentiment hits closest point since 2024Class 7-8Truck sales down nearly 14% in 2025CommentaryStop wasting time and money on bad AI, expert warns
