TPS StaffSupplier UpdatesContinental opens expanded tire headquarters in S.C.Continental Tire the Americas opened its new sustainably designed facility in Fort Mill, S.C., last week with local and state officials, key building project representatives, and corporate social responsibility partners.March 25, 2024Growth strategiesOld River breaks ground on newest Louisiana locationWith construction already underway, Old River says the $10 million dealership is set to open in early 2026 and will specialize in selling and servicing semi-trucks, including Mack and Volvo.March 25, 2024Class 7-8Peterbilt announces customization options for Model 589Peterbilt announced the introduction of a full lineup of custom aftermarket exterior, interior and lighting Peterbilt Genuine Accessories designed exclusively for the Model 589 last week at the Mid America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Ky.March 25, 2024New product releasesTrailer connectors and adapter for medium-duty trailersStandard Motor Products (SMP) introduces Pollak’s new line of trailer connectors, adapters and accessories.March 25, 2024EquipmentRecall report: Ram recalls more than 12K vans for lighting issueThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).March 25, 2024New product releasesNew service body accessories from Buyers ProductsBuyers Products has expanded its line of equipment and accessories for service bodies.March 22, 2024ProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of March 18-24, 2024.March 21, 2024WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of March 18, 2024.March 21, 2024IndicatorsPrivate fleets continue to drive truck ordersACT Research announced its final Class 8 truck orders for last month. The company says its February total of 27,745 was 16% higher year over year. In the Classes 5-7 market, orders were up 8.6% from 2023 to 19,127 units.March 21, 2024TelematicsNoregon debuts next gen vehicle interface adapterNoregon says the next-gen adapter is compatible with all major OE diagnostic applications and aftermarket tools such as JPRO Professional.March 21, 2024Previous PagePage 175 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
