TPS StaffNew product releasesWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of Oct. 9-15, 2023.October 13, 2023Supplier UpdatesRoad Ready system now available with MAC TrailersRoad Ready and MAC Liquid Tank Trailers have agreed to offer Road Ready advanced trailer telematics as a factory-installed option on MAC LTT trailers.October 12, 2023New product releasesGrote adds rear-view camera to 4SEE trailer system"Innovation is part of our DNA," says CEO and President Dominic Grote.October 12, 2023BusinessGoodyear Tire gets SBTi recognition for sustainability goals"The SBTi's validation of our greenhouse gas emissions targets further strengthens our sustainability commitments," says Richard J. Kramer, chairman, CEO and president of Goodyear.October 12, 2023Battery electricAmerit to provide services to ChargePointAmerit Fleet Solutions has announced a new service agreement with ChargePoint to service their charging stations across the U.S.October 11, 2023New product releasesDragonfly Energy releases all-electric APU"We believe an all-electric APU is a crucial first step in reducing fuel consumption and emissions," says Wade Seaburg, chief revenue officer, Dragonfly Energy.October 11, 2023Outlook and BenchmarkingClass 8 forecasts amended down as recovery timetable remains elusiveClass 8 truck and trailer forecasts from ACT Research were lowered this week as recovery in freight markets remains elusive.October 11, 2023Technician trainingPeterbilt tech program launches service class in NashvillePeterbilt Technician Institute (PTI) is announces the start of the inaugural service technician class at its Nashville, Tenn., campus. Students will complete 12-weeks of an accelerated service technician training program.October 10, 2023BusinessNTEA announces speakers for economic and technical sessions at 2024 eventSome of the commercial vehicle industry’s foremost economics and technical experts work for NTEA – The Work Truck Association and will share their insights during Breakout Sessions at Work Truck Week 2024.October 10, 2023Growth strategiesAftermarket Auto Parts Alliance's heavy-duty operation expands in KansasJobbers Automotive Warehouse has joined the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance's Commercial Vehicle and Heavy-Duty program as the newest member of Bumper to Bumper Truck Parts, effective Sept. 1, 2023.October 10, 2023Previous PagePage 218 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
