TPS StaffBattery electricBattery production joint venture begins development of Mississippi plantAmplify Cell Technologies, a joint venture between Accelera, Daimler Trucks and Paccar, recently broke ground at its new battery cell manufacturing plant in Marshall County, Mississippi.July 2, 2024Freight demandFTR Shippers Condition Index improves in April"Freight rates in April were as favorable for shippers as they have been over the past year, but that climate likely will deteriorate modestly soon as capacity utilization has already begun to tighten a bit."July 1, 2024BusinessSAF-Holland facilities earn Paccar quality awardThe Paccar 10 PPM Quality Award is based on companies achieving a combination of exceptional delivery performance, warranty support and continuous improvement.July 1, 2024EquipmentRecall report: Tie rod recalls hit Navistar, Isuzu; Endera's Titan school buses' seat assemblies installed incorrectlyThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).July 1, 2024Mergers & AcquisitionsMarket moves: Transaction activity rises in busy monthAn uptick in investment-related transactions that started in May continued in the dealer, aftermarket and supplier sectors in June.June 30, 2024ProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of June 23-29, 2024.June 28, 2024WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of June 23, 2024.June 27, 2024Class 3-6Workhorse partners with Surefitters, expands lineup"This partnership is a natural fit, resulting in superior work-ready trucks for customers."June 27, 2024Alternative powerCARB, Calstart: More than 150 ZEV truck, bus models available"Options for zero-emissions vehicles are growing across various transportation needs, and the vehicle catalog is the latest example of the resources CARB is making available to fleet owners and operators."June 27, 2024New product releasesTwo new winter accessories from SnowEx ProductsSnowEx Products unveiled its newest equipment offerings this week. This included the new Renegade Poly Hopper Spreader and versatile SnowEx POWER PUSHER PRO Hydraulic-Winged Pusher Plow.June 27, 2024Previous PagePage 138 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
