TPS StaffGrowth strategiesTrudell Trailer Sales expanding Great Dane presence in MichiganThe company says its expansion into Eastern Michigan marks a significant milestone in the company's growth trajectory, reinforcing its mission to provide premium products and outstanding services to an even broader customer base.August 28, 2023IndicatorsAftermarket parts sales indicator drops againCommercial Motor Vehicle Consulting (CMVC) reported Monday its Parts Aftermarket Sales Leading Indicator (PLI) was down again in July for the eighth consecutive month.August 28, 2023MaintenanceIdealease Detroit/Fleet to hold customer safety and compliance seminarIdealease of Detroit/Flint is sponsoring a free truck fleet safety and compliance seminar from later this month to offer customers vital safety information.August 28, 2023EquipmentRecall report: Faulty shims impact 5,700 trailers; Navistar's driveshaft problem and Yokohama's voluntary recallThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).August 28, 2023New product releasesSnap-on debuts bendable work lampSnap-on introduces its ECSPJ002 60 lumen bendable light, designed to brighten even the smallest, darkest areas.August 25, 2023IndustrySafety groups ask Congress to oppose efforts blocking speed limitersMany highway safety groups have joined forces to voice their opposition to legislation in both the U.S. House and Senate that, if passed, would block the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) from mandating speed limiters on heavy trucks.August 25, 2023Growth strategiesLove's adds two locations, 15 service baysLove's Travel Stops has added two locations. One in Texas and one in Colorado.August 25, 2023New product releasesWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of Aug. 21-27, 2023.August 24, 2023WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Aug. 21, 2023.August 24, 2023BusinessEarly bird rates still available for NTEA's Upfitting SummitNTEA – The Association for the Work Truck Industry, says early bird registration is still available through Aug. 29, for its Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit. This year's summit will be held Oct. 3-4, in Sandusky, Ohio.August 24, 2023Previous PagePage 216 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
