TPS StaffOutlook and BenchmarkingCummins announces first quarter earnings“We continued to see strong demand from customers in the first quarter of 2024, reflecting the quality and performance of our products,” says Jennifer Rumsey, Cummins chair and CEO.May 2, 2024Supplier UpdatesPrestolite enhances e-catalog, online sales resourcesPrestolite announces its rotating electrical product lookup and e-catalog has been enhanced to facilitate even faster parts lookups and include deeper interchange information.May 2, 2024Trucks & TrailersSoftening Class 8 market weakened truck sales in Q1"Still, we expect a solid year for commercial truck sales, even though the total truck market is likely to see an overall sales decline from 2023," states NADA Chief Economist Patrick Manzi.May 2, 2024Business operationsKarmak CEO joins Trucks Roll podcast with Tom WiersIn the latest episode of the Trucks Roll Podcast, Tom Wiers, CEO of Wiers, sat down with Karmak CEO Jim Allen to discuss their long-term partnership and the future of the heavy-duty industry.May 2, 2024Health & wellnessWabash plants win safety awardsWabash has earned two 2023 Plant Safety Awards from the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association.May 1, 2024FinanceJasper announces another ESOP milestone for associatesAssociate-Owner Shareholders of Jasper Holdings' Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) were presented with some outstanding news Tuesday when Chairman and CEO Doug Bawel the company reached another all-time record price.May 1, 2024Technician trainingNavistar recognizes top techs at Service Solutions ExpoAs part of its efforts to continue its commitment to recognizing technician excellence, Navistar recognized two dealer technicians at its Top Team competition during the company’s 2024 Service Solutions Expo last week in Kissimmee, Fla.May 1, 2024Mergers & AcquisitionsTaylor & Martin acquired by Japanese companyBy leveraging synergies with Mitsui's existing North American automotive business, the company states, "We aim to create a sustainable profit base by forming an automotive business cluster."May 1, 2024Mergers & AcquisitionsMarket moves: Acquisition space nearly dormant in AprilAftermarket operations announce key acquisitions in slow month for industry business transactions.May 1, 2024New product releasesThe new products introduced into the trucking industry in AprilHere's our monthly rundown of new products introduced into the trucking industry in April.April 30, 2024Previous PagePage 162 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
