TPS StaffBattery electricLion Electric cuts workforce, other costs"Current market dynamics, notably delays experienced with Canada's Zero-Emission Transit Fund, continue to adversely impact our school bus deliveries and forced us to further reduce our workforce," says Marc Bedard, CEO and founder.April 18, 2024BusinessCarrier Transicold names dealers of the year"This is a transformative time for transport refrigeration with new products, technology and customer needs," says Alice DeBiasio, vice president and general manager of Truck Trailer Americans and Digital Solutions, Carrier.April 18, 2024Growth strategiesAce Industrial Supply announces expansion of product line"While the trend for many companies has been to scale down, Ace is charting a different course by doubling our sales force. At Ace, our growth is deeply connected with uplifting our community," says Holden Sterns, CEO of Ace Industrial Supply.April 18, 2024Growth strategiesFirestone Airide opens two new distribution centersThe Kentucky and Tennessee distribution centers cost the company $26 million. Firestone Airide says the new facilities will enhance the company's ability to serve its customers and increase operational efficiency.April 18, 2024Used trucksRetail depreciation slowing, but used prices still fallingRetail depreciation finally slowed in the used truck market last month but that shift had little impact on prices, J.D. Power reported Thursday in its April 2024 Commercial Truck Guidelines report.April 18, 2024New product releasesCool Boss introduces new large scale evaporative air cooler"Our new Desert Storm Series evaporative coolers drop the air temperature up to 26 degrees in even huge spaces like aircraft hangars, helping workers be more comfortable, productive and focused," says Sean Price, director of sales operations.April 18, 2024Growth strategiesVIPAR adds M&D, dramatically growing network“M&D brings immense value to our organization. They’re a top-tier supplier for our network, and they’re top-quality diesel experts for our customers,” adds Jim Pennig, vice president of business development for the VIPAR Heavy Duty Family of Companies.April 18, 2024Trucks & TrailersPacLease names 2023 dealer of the yearAccording to Ken Roemer, president of Paccar Leasing, Dobbs Leasing continues to grow in both sales and customer satisfaction, achieving a 71% year-over-year increase in total vehicles in-serviced with PacLease.April 18, 2024TelematicsNoregon announces update for TripVisionNoregon is adding medium-duty vehicle support to remote diagnostics app TripVision.April 17, 2024New product releasesBettsHD debuts fenders for refuse applicationsBettsHD, a division of Betts Company, along with manufacturing partner Featherwing, now offers a refuse fender specifically designed for roll-on/roll-off trucks.April 17, 2024Previous PagePage 167 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
