TPS StaffSupplier UpdatesMack announces $14.5 million investment to support MD Series productionMack Trucks announced Friday it is investing $14.5 million to expand its Roanoke Valley Operations (RVO) manufacturing facility in Virginia to prepare the plant for higher demand for the Mack MD Series and Mack MD Electric vehicles.February 12, 2024Outlook and BenchmarkingACT bumps up Class 8 production, sales forecastAfter essentially holding the line on the forecast since last July, ACT Research announced Monday it has pushed its 2024 Class 8 production and sales expectations up in February, as published in its latest North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook report.February 12, 2024EquipmentGM recalls more than 300K pickups in busy recall weekThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).February 12, 2024Mergers & AcquisitionsWeller Truck acquires cutting-edge manufacturing facilityWeller Truck Parts has announced the acquisition of a cutting-edge facility dedicated to the remanufacture of automated manual transmissions (AMT), electronic axles, laser-welded differentials, CNC machining, and electronic and mechatronic components.February 12, 2024Mergers & AcquisitionsService shop in eastern U.S. available for purchaseVeritas Advisors, a merger and acquisition advisory firm with 15 years of aftermarket experience, recently announced the availability of a heavy-duty service and collision shop available for sale in a large, urban market in the eastern U.S.February 12, 2024Growth strategiesK&R unveils new Goodyear retread operationThe Michigan retread facility will offer service for radial commercial truck tires from 225/75R16 to 445/65R22.5, skid steer tires, vulcanizing off the road tires, as well as section repairs, rim reconditioning and more.February 9, 2024ProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of Feb. 5-11.February 9, 2024IndustryMann+Hummel hosts representative in support of REPAIR Act"Consumer choice is the pounding heartbeat of the aftermarket industry, and competition in the marketplace drives improved service and affordability," says Daryl Benton, vice president of sales and marketing, Aftermarket North America for Mann+Hummel.February 8, 2024Supplier UpdatesVIPAR has successful supplier advisory council meetingThe VIPAR Heavy Duty Supplier Advisory Council recently held its semi-annual meeting to discuss current and expected market conditions and opportunities, as well as other key topics for the independent aftermarket and the company’s distributor network.February 8, 2024WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Feb. 5, 2024.February 7, 2024Previous PagePage 190 of 1591Next PageTop StoriesUsed trucksPrice slowly slipping out of used truck marketLower volumes kept depreciation consistent in the auction market in October but pricing slipped a bit in the retail space, J.D. Power announced in its November Commercial Truck Guidelines report.IndustryEPA won't delay 2027 NOx rule, but plans 'major changes'Mergers & AcquisitionsTLG acquires eight storesOutlook and BenchmarkingFTR sees further slowing in economy entering 2026Class 7-8October truck orders fall despite month’s historic strength
