TPS StaffProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of Feb. 19-25.February 23, 2024New product releasesNew lamps from Optronics InternationalOptronics International announces the release of its smoke-lens Thinline STL59SRSHB Series 9-LED and STL87SRSHB Series 11-LED surface-mount, stop/turn/tail lamps.February 23, 2024New product releasesLink expands ramp product lineLink Mfg. announced the introduction of its newly redesigned LB20 family of ramps this week.February 23, 2024Growth strategiesSelecTransportation Resources opens largest DTNA dealershipSelecTransportation Resources (STR) has opened its STR’s newly constructed Houston Freightliner and Western Star dealership. Situated on 65 acres with more than 100 service bays, the new building is the largest dealership in the Freightliner network.February 23, 2024WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Feb. 19, 2024.February 22, 2024Technician trainingHD Repair Forum, Bendix announce technical training course scheduleThe HD Repair Forum will be hosting technical training on April 26-27 at the Hyatt Regency in Frisco, Texas. The training will be taught by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems and will feature five classes.February 22, 2024Used trucksAuction volumes keep rising as dealers offload used equipmentUsed truck auction volume maintained its hot pace in January as sellers continue to move equipment, J.D. Power reported Wednesday in its February 2024 Commercial Truck Guidelines report.February 22, 2024Growth strategiesWeller opens distribution location in Texas“Our newest location will help us deliver on those commitments in the southwest and service our partners in the great state of Texas,” says says Vice President of Sales Doug Everett.February 21, 2024MaintenanceNoregon publishes 2024 maintenance industry outlook reportNoregon has made its 2024 industry outlook report, 'Unpacking the Commercial Vehicle Diagnostics Market,' available for download.February 21, 2024TrailersFTR confirms trailer order slipFTR confirmed the continued softening of trailer demand on Tuesday, as January 2024 trailer orders were down 34% from December.February 21, 2024Previous PagePage 186 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
