TPS StaffNew product releasesNew work lamps from Buyers ProductsBuyers Products has added three new LED lighting products for the construction, municipal and utility vehicle industries.May 21, 2024Class 7-8Volvo showcases production ready autonomous truckVolvo Autonomous Solutions Monday unveiled Volvo’s first-ever production ready autonomous truck at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Las Vegas.May 21, 2024TrailersRange Energy introduces electric-powered trailerRange Energy this week debuted its next generation electric-powered trailer system, the RB-01, at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Las Vegas.May 21, 2024Battery electricPenske Energy formed to help commercial fleets develop EV capabilities"Together, we will create synergies benefitting commercial fleet customers by leveraging Penske's deep fleet expertise along with ForeFront Power's infrastructure and renewable energy development expertise."May 21, 2024TelematicsRivian, Geotab partner for telematics solution"You hear a lot about the coming of the software defined vehicle. The combination of Rivian's rich sensor data capabilities accessed via the Geotab platform makes it a reality."May 21, 2024ComponentsMacKay & Company releases 2024 distribution studyThis year, 425 businesses serving the medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicle industry (dealers, distributors, HDDs, independent garages, auto parts stores and others) provided data for the report.May 21, 2024Alternative powerLightning eMotors vehicles, equipment go to auction"Fleet operators can achieve their ESG goals or just run cleaner by acquiring select groupings of assets in this sale," says Chad Farrell, managing director of Tiger Commercial & Industrial.May 21, 2024Supplier UpdatesWeller Truck Parts named Paccar Parts' top supplier"We are proud to receive this recognition from Paccar Parts. We are confident that our offerings will continue to expand and strengthen our partnership with Paccar Parts in the coming year and beyond.”May 21, 2024EquipmentFMCSA removes two devices from list of registered ELDsMotor carriers have up to 60 days to replace the revoked ELDs with compliant ELDs. If the ELD providers correct the identified deficiencies for their devices, the FMCSA will place the ELDs back on the list of registered devices.May 21, 2024IndicatorsACT releases final April numbers for Class 8 orders"April orders reinforce our belief that in addition to weak for-hire market conditions, private fleet expansion is slowing. This would be welcome news for the beleaguered for-hire market," says Kenny Vieth, ACT's president and senior analyst.May 21, 2024Previous PagePage 155 of 1591Next PageTop StoriesTrailersDomestic trailer OEMs request dumping investigation against foreign competitorsThe American Trailer Manufacturers Coalition has filed antidumping/countervailing petitions in response to imports of dumped and subsidized dry van and reefer trailers entering the U.S. from China, Canada and Mexico.Used trucksPrice slowly slipping out of used truck marketIndustryEPA won't delay 2027 NOx rule, but plans 'major changes'Mergers & AcquisitionsTLG acquires eight storesOutlook and BenchmarkingFTR sees further slowing in economy entering 2026
