TPS StaffSupplier UpdatesPeterbilt adds PTO option for three truck modelsPeterbilt kept up its busy week Thursday, announcing the availability of new mobile PTO functionality with the Paccar TX-8 automatic transmission in the Models 548, 537 and 536.March 14, 2024Used trucksUsed truck volumes staying strongACT Research Vice President Steve Tam states, “Used truck retail sales volumes kept the pedal to the metal in February. The gain was stronger than expected, as sales are typically still emerging from the winter freeze this time of year.”March 14, 2024ComponentsPaccar Parts recognizes top supplier“Weller has been a long-standing trusted partner of Paccar Parts for over 20 years,” says Laura Bloch, Paccar Parts general manager and Paccar vice president.March 13, 2024Outlook and BenchmarkingPrivate fleets to stimulate 2024 pre-buy activityACT Research reported this week in its most recent North American commercial vehicle forecast that incoming regulatory hurricanes are likely to drive shifts in fleet purchasing decisions as the year progresses.March 13, 2024Supplier UpdatesPeterbilt makes new AMT available with 567, 579Peterbilt announces the all new Paccar TX-12 PRO automated transmission is now available in Peterbilt Models 567 and 579.March 13, 2024Pay and benefitsUAW workers vote to authorize strike at DTNA plants if necessaryUnited Auto Workers (UAW) at Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) manufacturing sites in three states have voted to authorize a strike if necessary, if or when their current labor deal expires April 26.March 13, 2024Battery electricThermo King announces dealer electrification readiness program"The Electrification Readiness Program is an important way we leverage our rich history of leadership and innovation to equip our network with the tools and resources necessary to service the next generation of equipment," says Adam Wittwer, Thermo King.March 12, 2024Trucks & TrailersNavistar takes step toward autonomous hub transport systemAs a member of the TRATON Group, Navistar is involved in a new partnership with Plus to integrate its Level 4 autonomous SuperDrive technology stack into International vehicles and other branded vehicles within the TRATON Group.March 12, 2024Inventory managementKenworth names 2024 dealer and parts council membersKenworth Truck Company named the members of its 2024 dealer council and parts council at its recent annual meeting.March 12, 2024Business operationsDieselmatic bolsters marketing capabilities with email feature“Dieselmatic is proud to announce this new feature and provide yet another key service to our partners. We aspire to make digital marketing as seamless, profitable, and user-friendly as possible,” says Nick Adams, Dieselmatic founder and manager director.March 12, 2024Previous PagePage 161 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?
