TPS StaffTrailersFTR offers insight on May trailer order dip“With trailer orders surprising on the downside, backlogs continuing to decrease, and high trailer dealer inventory, build levels and rates will face increasing downside pressure as we continue through the slower summer order months.”June 20, 2024Business operationsFinditParts announces partnership with Diesel LaptopsThis collaboration designates FinditParts as the primary online retailer for Diesel Laptops' suite of repair applications, significantly enhancing the repair process for heavy-duty trucks.June 20, 2024Used trucksAuction market stabilizing, retail channel sees volume increase in MayUsed truck prices and volumes were mostly stable in the auction market last month while the retail sector saw an uptick in sales, J.D. Power reported Thursday in its June 2024 Commercial Truck Guidelines report.June 20, 2024FinanceHDA Truck Pride bolsters national accounts programHDA Truck Pride and TreviPay have announced a partnership to support HDA Truck Pride's new FUSE National Account Program.June 20, 2024Freight demandTruck tonnage has strongest stretch in 15 monthsThe boost was “the first month since February 2023 that tonnage increased both sequentially and from a year earlier,” says ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello.June 19, 2024Oils & lubricantsLucas Oil expands grease production facility in IndianaThe significant enhancement incorporates a new production area dedicated to developing and manufacturing industrial and commercial greases, addressing a national grease shortage that has impacted multiple industries, Lucas Oil says.June 19, 2024Supplier UpdatesFelling Trailers to host 'AEM Manufacturing Express'AEM member Felling Trailers, along with its team members, will be recognized as an industry leader for their contributions to the local community and manufacturing industry.June 18, 2024Growth strategiesVIPAR's network expands in South America“DIREGO is a top VIPAR Heavy Duty distributor, excelling in all areas. They are an outstanding ambassador of VIPAR Heavy Duty’s brand and principles, and we welcome their Colombian locations to our growing Latin American network.”June 18, 2024Class 7-8Peterbilt Model 589 hits milestone“The Model 589 represents the heritage of the Peterbilt brand and was designed to make a statement with its bold style, superior craftsmanship and advanced technologies,” says Jake Montero, Peterbilt assistant general manager, sales and marketing.June 18, 2024InsuranceInsurian offers debt cancellation program for truckers"We recently partnered with a major trucking manufacturer to expand the reach of LifeGAP, providing even more support to those who need it. We are honored to serve this essential segment."June 18, 2024Previous PagePage 141 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
