TPS StaffMergers & AcquisitionsInland Truck Parts acquires Colorado operationInland Truck Parts & Service has completed the acquisition of Northern Colorado Drive Line Service, a Greeley, Colo.-based provider of driveline products and services.June 25, 2026TechnologyCoretura, Accenture to collaborate on software platform for commercial vehiclesCoretura, Accenture to collaborate on software-defined vehicle platform.June 24, 2026Trucks & TrailersPacLease holds engaging, successful sales summitPacLease recently hosted a Sales Summit for its U.S. and Canadian franchises in Grapevine, Texas.June 24, 2026TrailersACT: Reason for optimism in the trailer industryTrailer data shows some promise of recovery, ACT Research says, but concerns remain in backlog.June 23, 2026EquipmentFMCSA approves exemption for Truck-Lite's rear auxiliary pulsating brake lightsFMCSA extends waiver for Truck-Lite's brake-activated pulsating lamps.June 23, 2026Freight demandSpot rates expected to normalize after upcoming holidayACT Research reports truckload spot rates are on track to rise more than 40% year over year this month.June 22, 2026New product releasesAutomann launches wiper blade line; adds other lines to distribution offeringAutomann has recently made a trio of expansions to its heavy-duty product offering.June 22, 2026Outlook and BenchmarkingMacKay releases Mexican aftermarket updateMacKay & Company on Friday released its release of Q1 2026 Mexico HD Aftermarket Pulse Report.June 22, 2026EquipmentRecall report: Trio of large recalls for F-150s; Wabash has rear impact recallThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).June 22, 2026Class 7-8Finalized May truck orders confirm market strengthACT Research reported Friday final North American Class 8 net orders totaled 26,576 units in May, up 12% from April and 104% year over year on a seasonally adjusted basis.June 21, 2026Previous PagePage 15 of 1659Next PageTop StoriesOutlook and BenchmarkingMacKay & Company: Aftermarket is growing despite shaky economySlowly rising utilization rates should drive aftermarket growth across the final months of 2026, but economic uncertainty at the national level should check companies from being too bullish long-term.Service and repairShop volumes rising but parts, labor costs are downClass 7-8Truck orders slip in July as buyers await opening of 2027 order boardsClass 7-8Truck sales off by 11% through JuneFeatured SponsorTech Tips: Forced vs. Passive Regens
