TPS StaffMergers & AcquisitionsPenske Truck Leasing completes Star Truck Rentals, Kris-Way Truck Leasing acquisitionThe pair of acquisitions increases Penske's fleet by nearly 3,000 trucks and adds 25 locations in Michigan, Indiana, Maine and New Hampshire.July 14, 2023MaintenanceRyder introducing mobile maintenance service“Combining the convenience of mobile maintenance with the simplicity of a transactional model allows us to deliver a superior service to retail maintenance buyers,” says Jordan Wagner, vice president and general manager at Torque by Ryder.July 14, 2023WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of July 10, 2023.July 14, 2023Sales coaching/trainingFour Star holds successful customer experience dayIn addition to customers, there were several partners from Daimler Trucks North America present, including Paul Romanaggi, DTNA's chief customer experience officer. He urged those in attendance to include the voice of the customer in everything they do.July 13, 2023TrailersEarly bird registration deadline looms for NTDA ConventionEarly-bird registration rate discounts are available through Friday, July 14, for the 2023 National Trailer Dealers Association (NTDA) Convention.July 13, 2023Growth strategiesTruck Parts Direct joins HDA Truck Pride“Truck Parts Direct is not only committed to investing in people and innovative technology, but they also operate with similar core values as HDA Truck Pride with an overarching focus on their customers and community,” says HDA Truck Pride's Tina Hubbard.July 13, 2023Growth strategiesPardo Fleet Solutions joins Aftermarket Auto Parts AlliancePardo Fleet Solutions has joined the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance's Commercial Vehicle and Heavy-Duty program as the newest member of All-Pro Truck Parts. The news was effective March 1, 2023.July 12, 2023Supplier UpdatesWinter Equipment launches new product finderWinter Equipment has launched a Product Finder on its website to help users find the right products and parts for their plows.July 12, 2023New product releasesAmerican Power Systems adds 60-, 90-amp RMP alternator models"With the addition of these two new lower-turn-on alternators, those needing to rapidly boost secondary power units have even more options," says Amy Lank, American Power Systems president and CEO.July 12, 2023Pay and benefitsTPS webinar to address how service shops can limit technician turnoverFew experiences that cause more frustration for a service shop than a good technician leaving. But in our industry, this happens far too often. In an upcoming webinar, TPS will address how service shops can avoid losing their best technicians.July 12, 2023Previous PagePage 244 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
