TPS StaffSupplier UpdatesPhillips Industries moves HQPhillips Industries announced Thursday it will join Phillips Connect to be headquartered in Irvine, Calif. The strategic move allows all Philips North American business units to operate under one roof.August 31, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsIndustry acquisition pace picks up in AugustSeveral manufacturers ratcheted up their expansion plans with acquisition announcements in August. Aftermarket and dealer operations weren't quite as active though one national chain announced two purchases a large dealer sale went through.August 31, 2023BusinessHDAW announces 'Fully equipped' theme for 2024Conference organizers for Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) — the largest North American gathering of heavy duty aftermarket professionals — have announced “Fully Equipped” as the theme for HDAW’24.August 30, 2023Supplier UpdatesMinimizer debuts floor mat selector toolMinimizer has introduced a floor mat selector tool to its website. The company has floor mats for a wide selection of medium- and heavy-duty truck cab options.August 30, 2023Technician trainingMitchell 1 to offer TMC SuperTech competitors free trial of testing program"We really want all contestants to have a fair shot and equal knowledge of the software we use in our testing," says Kristy LaPage, director of Mitchell 1's commercial vehicle group.August 29, 2023Outlook and BenchmarkingFTR announces keynotes for September's Annual ConferenceNavistar's Goran Nyberg, Crate & Barrel Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Rebecca Wlazlo and more set for Annual Conference in Indianapolis.August 29, 2023BusinessASE launches podcastThe first episode is an interview with incoming ASE President and CEO Dave Johnson and ASE Education Foundation Assistant Vice President Donna Wagner.August 29, 2023Sales coaching/trainingWork Truck Solutions to offer sales coaching service to customersWork Truck Solutions has partnered with Maritz, a leading provider of automotive training and marketing services, to provide assessments and sales coaching and training services to commercial dealership customers using the company's platform.August 29, 2023Supplier UpdatesMickey's Truck Bodies has new websiteMickey's Truck Bodies has launched a new website. The change comes in advance of the company's 120-year anniversary in 2024.August 29, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsFleetPride makes another acquisitionFleetPride has acquired the assets of Knowles On Site Repair. The company says this strategic move reinforces FleetPride's commitment to expanding its service capabilities and market reach.August 29, 2023Previous PagePage 215 of 1575Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentTrump announces 25% tariffs on heavy trucksPresident announces 25% tariff on heavy-duty trucks starting Oct. 1.Class 7-8Volvo opens order board for all-new VNRIndustryCARB proposes return to prior emission standardsComponentsChoosing the right valves for trailersTrailersTrailer orders bearish in August
