TPS StaffWorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Nov. 13, 2023.November 16, 2023Used trucksRetail used truck market contracts in OctoberEarly data shows October was another tough month for the retail used truck sector. ACT Research reported Wednesday preliminary Class 8 same dealer used truck retail sales volumes were down 10% month over month in October.November 15, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsNortheast dealer group acquires tow truck, specialty business"Our decision to acquire New England TruckMaster is rooted in their established market position, and our intention to leverage DATTCO's extensive dealership network, array of brands, services, and products," says Donald DeVivo, president of DATTCO.November 15, 2023Supplier UpdatesConMet recognized for supplier performance“This award means a lot to us, as does our ongoing partnership,” says Richard Moss, director of aftermarket sales at ConMet. “Aurora’s dealer base has embraced ConMet’s PreSet Plus product.”November 15, 2023WorkforcePeterbilt earns Women in Trucking honorPeterbilt is proud to be recognized as a 2023 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation by the Women In Trucking (WIT) Association.November 15, 2023Supplier UpdatesAperia introduces vehicle asset tracking serviceAperia Technologies announces the introduction of vehicle asset tracking as a part of the Halo Tire Management platform.November 14, 2023Growth strategiesKriete Group expands social media seriesKriete Truck Centers Tuesday rolled out a trailer for Season 2 of its social media video series, Forward With Kriete.November 14, 2023Outlook and BenchmarkingACT Research offers truck, trailer forecast updateACT Research in the latest release of its North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook report that expectations for Class 8 and trailers remain relatively the same in November.November 14, 2023Technician trainingAmerican Isuzu techs take second in global contestIsuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) announced recently its U.S. team of service technicians placed second in the 18th Annual Isuzu World Technical Competition, also known as the I-1 Grand Prix.November 13, 2023Growth strategiesNew parts distribution facility opens in New Jersey"We are excited to build a great company that our employees and vendor partners will be proud of," says CEO John Ferry. "Our goal is to create value to the customer and we understand that our people are our most valuable asset."November 13, 2023Previous PagePage 211 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
