TPS StaffProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of Sept. 18-24, 2023.September 22, 2023Growth strategiesLove's adds location in ArkansasLove’s Travel Stops has opened a second location in Prescott, Ark. The new location in Prescott is located off I-30 at 2005 Highway 19 North.September 21, 2023Technician trainingPeterbilt supporting veterans transitioning out of military service into tech careersPeterbilt has partnered with Transition Overwatch to assist transitioning military talent leverage their transferable skills into service technician careers within the Peterbilt dealer network.September 21, 2023Growth strategiesTexas business joins Power Heavy Duty“B Truck & Trailer is a strong parts and service competitor in the four-state area [Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas] they do business, providing exceptional customer service and a broad array of solutions,” says Jim Pennig with VIPAR Heavy Duty.September 21, 2023Outlook and BenchmarkingNTEA releases updated Commercial Vehicle Market Report“Navigating market and business challenges and opportunities is something our industry organizations do day in and day out,” says NTEA's Kevin Koester. “As an Association, we value the opportunity to serve these companies by sharing data.”September 20, 2023Battery electricBattle Motors debuts three-axle refuse truckBattle Motors has released its California compliant electric refuse truck, the three-axle LET2 (Low Entry Tilt 2), featuring the Heil Rapid Rail Automated Side Loader Refuse Collection Vehicle (RCV).September 19, 2023New product releasesNew snowplow from Winter EquipmentWinter Equipment launches the Vulcan V-Plow Cutting Edge System for BOSS DXT V-plows.September 19, 2023Battery electricIsuzu partners with ChargePoint for EV charging solutionIsuzu Commercial Truck of America has appointed ChargePoint, a leading provider of networked solutions for charging electric vehicles (EVs), as an official source to provide EV charging infrastructure and software solutions for dealers and customers.September 19, 2023Supplier UpdatesConMet hub named standard for chassis trailers“By choosing PreSet Plus, we’re equipping our trailers with the most advanced wheel end technology that offers enhanced efficiency and reduced maintenance,” says James Boucher, materials manager at Cheetah Chassis.September 19, 2023TrailersTrailer orders showed little change in August“Demand may be softening, but it’s not gone. The next few months should provide more illumination on the 2024 outlook, as orders move from the current negotiation stage into booked business.”September 18, 2023Previous PagePage 245 of 1612Next PageTop StoriesIndustrySupreme Court strikes down Trump's IEEPA tariffsSupreme Court rules presidents can't levy tariffs using 1977 emergency powers act.Class 7-8Production begins on all-new Volvo VNRIndustryEPA eliminates basis for GHG emission regsHealth & wellnessRising health care costs a major obstacle for small businessesFeatured SponsorSetting the Right Parts Margin: A Guide for Heavy-Duty Truck Repair Shops
