TPS StaffTrailersACT confirms November's trailer order decreaseACT Research reported Wednesday November’s preliminary net trailer orders decreased nominally from October to November.December 21, 2023BusinessNFL Hall of Famer to keynote HDAW 2024Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) announced Wednesday legendary NFL Hall of Famer Cris Carter will be keynote speaker at its 2024 event.December 20, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsCanadian truck wash business expandsThis strategic move marks a significant expansion of Northern Touch Truck Wash's offerings, bringing exceptional quality washes directly to clients' locations, the company says.December 20, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsHigh Bar Brands acquired by Sentinel Capital Partners"Over the next few years, High Bar Brands, with Sentinel as its partner, will continue to grow by adding value to our loyal customers through product line expansion and geographic reach," says High Bar CEO Christopher Thorpe.December 20, 2023Freight demandTruck tonnage slipped in November“We continued to see a choppy 2023 for truck tonnage into November,” says ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. “It seems like every time freight improves, it takes a step back the following month.”December 19, 2023Freight demandACT Research gives latest 2024 freight analysisThe surprising strength in the economy in 2023 may provide less ballast for freight in 2024, ACT Research announced Tuesday, but supply contraction should propel the cycle forward in 2024, even if the broad economy slows.December 19, 2023New product releasesAFA's new engine parts and kitsAFA Industries has realized new engine parts and kits for Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit Diesel and Navistar applications.December 18, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsVelocity Truck Centers adds six locations in CanadaVelocity Truck Centers (VTC) announced Monday the company has acquired P & R Truck Centre (P & R), with six locations on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.December 18, 2023TelematicsNoregon adds new TripVision featuresNoregon has announced an update for TripVision that enhances the application’s preventive maintenance (PM) tracking by allowing fleets to add non-connected assets to their digital fleet.December 18, 2023Growth strategiesHDA Truck Pride adds Bayview Group to Canadian footprint"People and community lie at the heart of HDA Truck Pride. The Nagle family's remarkable dedication of over 50 years to both the trucking industry and the community of Atlantic Canada resonates deeply," says Tina Hubbard, president and CEO.December 18, 2023Previous PagePage 203 of 1590Next PageTop StoriesIndustryEPA won't delay 2027 NOx rule, but plans 'major changes'The EPA says it will maintain its 2027 NOx timeline, citing a need to protect health and avoid market distortions.Mergers & AcquisitionsTLG acquires eight storesOutlook and BenchmarkingFTR sees further slowing in economy entering 2026Class 7-8October truck orders fall despite month’s historic strengthCommentaryHere’s what I’m hearing about the market
