TPS StaffClass 7-8Truck orders rise, demand holding firmPreliminary Class 8 truck orders were up over historical averages in May, FTR and ACT Research announced Tuesday.June 5, 2024New product releasesE-Smart launches seat belt detection"We knew that our technology could make a difference in having drivers wear their seat belts," says Joe Thell, senior vice president at E-Smart.June 5, 2024Mergers & AcquisitionsDuraBrake announces investorTiger Lily Holdings makes significant investment in DuraBrake to support the company's future growth and transformation.June 4, 2024Growth strategiesJoint ventures aim to improve trucking sustainabilityVolvo, Westport, along with Amplify Cell Technologies partnership, announce launch of joint ventures.June 4, 2024BusinessOne month left to enter: Small Fleet Championship wants your best customers in the ringTPS sister publication Overdrive's annual Small Fleet Championship in 2024 is recognizing the best of the best among fleets of 3-30 trucks. Put your best customers in the running today for a chance at one of two title belts in competitive divisions.June 4, 2024Business operationsKarmak opens registration for user conferenceThe Karmak Conference & Expo will feature sessions by Karmak product experts, help desk apopintments, networking, a product expo and social events.June 4, 2024Class 7-8Peterbilt announces CARB-compliant diesel engine"Paccar MX engines were engineered for reliability and fuel economy in a comfortable, quiet and powerful package. The new CARB low NOx Paccar MX-13 engine offers the same great features with a reduced carbon footprint for our customers."June 4, 2024Mergers & AcquisitionsWestport, Volvo announce closing of joint venture transaction"The successful closing of the joint venture represents an important milestone for Westport and a true endorsement of our HPDI technology and fuel system."June 4, 2024Mergers & AcquisitionsAccelera, Daimler, Paccar complete battery joint venture transactionAmplify Cell Technologies is the name of the new joint venture and Kel Kearns is the CEO.June 4, 2024New product releasesBendix launches air disc brakes tailored to lighter-duty needs"To meet their lighter-duty needs, fleets and owner-operators wanted a lower-weight air disc brake with all the performance, safety and maintenance advantages of the original ADB22X," says Mark Holley, Bendix.June 4, 2024Previous PagePage 132 of 1573Next PageTop StoriesComponentsChoosing the right valves for trailersBendix explains how to set up trailer valves to not only meet regulations, but exceed them.TrailersTrailer orders bearish in AugustBusinessFree trade is dead; tariffs vital for government revenueWorkforceDon Reimondo receives CVSN President's AwardUsed trucksWhat’s next for used truck pricing, demand?