TPS StaffNew product releasesIPD launches new engine productsSteel liners, PLG kits among offerings from IPD this month.May 23, 2023Technician trainingUTI offering free summer training curriculum for high school juniorsUniversal Technical Institute (UTI) will offer free technical education for high school juniors interested in trade careers this summer.May 23, 2023Outlook and BenchmarkingInternational recognizes 2022 North American Dealer of the YearInternational's award recognizes the company's top dealer for their commitment to provide industry-leading uptime and unparalleled performance in annual sales, service and customer satisfaction.May 22, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsBP completes acquisition of TABP Products North America Inc., a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of BP p.l.c., completed its $1.3 billion acquisition of TravelCenters of America on Monday, May 15.May 22, 2023Used trucksCapacity issues continue to hamper used truck marketAs more trucks find their way into the secondary market, capacity is becoming a major issue for used truck sellers, J.D. Power confirmed Friday in its May 2023 Commercial Truck Guidelines industry report.May 22, 2023TrailersTrailer OEMs voice concern about 2024 demandACT Research announced Monday in its most recent industry trailer status report that OEMs are beginning to express mild concern regarding demand for 2024.May 22, 2023EquipmentRecall report: Minor recalls announced for work trucksThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).May 22, 2023WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of May 15, 2023.May 22, 2023Battery electricAlta eMobility expands territories with NikolaAlta eMobility recently announced its expansion with Nikola Corporation into the Northern Illinois and Florida territories to provide customers in these two major markets with electrified fleet and workplace charging solutions.May 19, 2023IndicatorsClass 8 backlog continues to subsideWith truck orders on the downslope and the supply chain continuing to improve, ACT Research reported Thursday it anticipates the commercial truck backlog should continue to decrease until OEMs open their order boards for 2024.May 19, 2023Previous PagePage 247 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
