TPS StaffBusinessDobbs Peterbilt named 2023 Montgomery Transportation Group Partner of the Year"We deeply appreciate the partnership with Montgomery Transport because they drive us to be better through strong communication and clear expectations," says Mike Clark, Dobbs Truck Group CEO.April 16, 2024New product releasesBendPak's Litestix gets higher-capacity batteryThe rechargeable lithium battery was upgraded to 2600 mAh, which can last an hour longer than older models.April 16, 2024IndicatorsWork Truck Solutions' market analysis shows swings in work truck, van industry"It's clear there is improved availability of new work trucks, vans and SUVs, which is welcome news to buyers after the last few years of restricted commercial vehicle inventory," says Aaron Johnson, CEO of Work Truck Solutions.April 16, 2024Technician trainingASE Education Foundation, International, IC Bus award training scholarshipsThese instructors will attend a five-day, hands-on training session at the Navistar OEM state-of-the-art training center in Woodridge, Illinois, and receive $1,000 to underwrite travel expenses.April 16, 2024Used trucksACT: Class 8 used truck sales growth slows in March"The gain in retail sales volumes was not as robust as history suggested but came on the heels of stronger-than-exected growth," says Steve Tam, vice president at ACT Research.April 16, 2024Supplier UpdatesSAF-Holland to build fifth wheel plantSAF-Holland announced Tuesday it plans to build a new manufacturing facility in Rowlett, Texas, that will focus on high complexity and high variation specialty fifth wheel manufacturing.April 16, 2024IndicatorsClass 8 production forecast unchanged but order questions existAfter pushing its 2024 North American Class 8 production forecast upward earlier this year, ACT Research chose to make no changes to its forecast this month, the company announced Monday in its industry outlook report.April 15, 2024Growth strategiesNTEA announces latest round of MVP companies"Fleet managers, truck dealers and OEMs know truck equipment manufacturers and distributors with MVP status have implemented specific business and quality standards and comply with federal regulations," NTEA says.April 15, 2024Class 7-8Volvo's new VNL officially available across dealer networkSince the announcement of the all-new Volvo VNL in January, Volvo says dealerships have been participating in extensive competency development, with e-learning and in-person instructor-led courses from Volvo Trucks Academy.April 15, 2024EquipmentRecall report: Daimler recalls nearly 30,000 trucksThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).April 15, 2024Previous PagePage 169 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
