TPS StaffGrowth strategiesMHC opens new leasing facility“MHC Truck Leasing has been proudly serving the Tulsa community for nearly 30 years. As our customer base and teams have grown, it was clear that we needed to expand as well,” says MHC Regional Vice President Brian Hall.May 17, 2023Supplier UpdatesKenworth's Chillicothe plant produces 750,000th truckKenworth Truck Company recently produced the 750,000th truck at its Chillicothe, Ohio, plant. The Kenworth T680 Signature Edition with a 76-in., high roof sleeper was delivered to Heartland Express during a special ceremony at the plant this week.May 17, 2023BusinessFleetPride donates $185,000 to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital"Giving back to our community is a core tenet at FleetPride, and we are proud to partner once again with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as the focus of our Giving Tuesday campaign," says Beth Corl with FleetPride.May 17, 2023Supplier UpdatesFelling gets patent for ramp systemsU.S. Patent 11,613,197 was awarded to Felling for its air bi-fold ramps system. The system was first introduced in 2020 on Felling's 25-ton FT-50-3 LP, a tri-axle, low-profile flatbed tag trailer.May 16, 2023Growth strategiesRyder announces new corporate officesRyder System is moving its headquarters to Coral Gables, Fla. “In our 90th year, it was important that we honor our founding and remain headquartered in Miami-Dade County, which continues to be a logistics gateway,” says Ryder CEO Robert Sanchez.May 16, 2023Growth strategiesBridgestone breaks ground on Bandag plant expansionThe $60 million investment in the Bandag retread plant will add 50,000 square feet to the Texas facility.May 16, 2023Service and repairA recap of the busy 2023 HD Repair ForumFew events on trucking's annual calendar have a clearer focus than the HD Repair Forum.May 16, 2023TrailersPreliminary trailer orders show another dip in AprilACT Research announced Tuesday April’s preliminary net trailer orders decreased sequentially last month and were lower against longer-term comparisons.May 16, 2023New product releasesCarrier adds TRU battery protection to BluEdge"This industry-leading coverage for refrigerated trailers can significantly reduce the risk of premature battery failure while also assuring the battery will be quickly replaced," says Stuart Johnson from Carrier Transicold.May 16, 2023Battery electricVolvo launches AR safety app for electric trucks"The new AR app is a powerful tool that can support the emergency services to quickly and safely secure the site, while minimizing the risk of injury to themselves and others," says Lars Stenqvist, chief technology officer for Volvo Group.May 16, 2023Previous PagePage 249 of 1576Next 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
