TPS StaffNew product releasesGoodyear launches bus tire"Goodyear is proud to bring the North American transit industry the first 10,200-pound load-carrying capacity bus tire to support the increased battery weight required for battery electric fleets," says Tom Lippello, Goodyear.June 6, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsFleetPride nabs Illinois repair shops"This acquisition aligns perfectly with our long-term growth strategy and enables us to continue building a one-stop solution for our commercial heavy-duty customers," says Mike Harris, FleetPride president of parts and service.June 6, 2023Supplier UpdatesStertil-Koni names top distributorsHeavy duty bus and truck lift leader Stertil-Koni announced Tuesday a record nine distributor entities in its North American network have earned the company’s coveted Aspire Program Award for 2022.June 6, 2023Battery electricNACFE's newest guidance report addresses charging infrastructureThe report focuses on charging considerations for commercial BEVs currently in production for freight delivery. Charging infrastructure includes not only the chargers but also the interrelated system of vehicles, duty cycles, chargers and utilities.June 6, 2023Class 3-6Isuzu celebrates production milestoneIsuzu Commercial Truck of America has announced that the 100,000th gasoline-powered Isuzu N-Series truck was produced Monday at the Builtmore Contract Manufacturing facility in Charlotte, Mich.June 5, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsPremier Truck Group expands with Canadian acquisitionWith this acquisition, Penske's Premier Truck Group continues to expand and complement its operations in Canada by establishing a presence in an additional Canadian province.June 5, 2023Class 7-8Class 8 orders bounce back in May"Fleet demand for equipment does not appear to be waning as they still want to take delivery of new equipment. Strong backlogs are keeping build demand strong," says FTR Chairman Eric Starks.June 5, 2023EquipmentABS lamp issue leads to large Navistar recallThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).June 5, 2023Sales coaching/trainingMEMA introduces mentoring programMEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association, is launching a mentorship program for MEMA employees. The program is designed to help build professional skills to positively impact their role at MEMA and careers in the transportation industry.June 2, 2023WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of May 29, 2023.June 2, 2023Previous PagePage 243 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
