TPS StaffNew product releasesNew C7 overhaul kit from AFAAFA Industries has introduced a new C7 overhaul kit for Caterpillar engines and a variety of other engine parts.May 5, 2023New product releasesWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of May 1-7, 2023.May 5, 2023WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of May 1, 2023:May 5, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsTruckPro nabs Massachusetts service shopTruckPro announced Thursday the acquisition of the assets related to the operations of Matuszko Trailer Repair, a family-owned business owned and operated by Jim, Mike and Dan Matuszko and located in Sunderland, Mass.May 4, 2023Documentation softwareDecisiv introduces revenue calculators for shops, fleetsDecisiv introduced Thursday new tools for service providers and fleets to accurately calculate the revenue potential from streamlining maintenance operations and improving control over commercial vehicle service processes.May 4, 2023Supplier UpdatesPaccar Parts celebrating golden anniversaryPaccar Parts marks its 50th anniversary this year as a world-class leader in the distribution, sale and marketing of quality aftermarket products for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, trailers, buses and engines.May 4, 2023Battery electricNavistar, Quanta partner for for EV infrastructure"Our electric vehicles are only as strong as the grid that powers them," says Mathias Carlbaum, Navistar's president and CEO.May 3, 2023Growth strategiesPower Heavy Duty adds location in Houston“The addition of this distributor expands our network’s footprint in one of the nation’s most populous cities, and we look forward to supporting Complete Auto & Truck Parts’ continued success through Power Heavy Duty,” says Jim Pennig.May 3, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsAll Roads acquires Kenworth of South FloridaAll Roads has acquired Kenworth of South Florida. The deal was announced Wednesday and facilitated by Performance Brokerage Services. Kenworth of South Florida has been a family owned and operated dealership group since it was founded in 2006.May 3, 2023Outlook and BenchmarkingTopMark announces strong start to 2023TopMark Funding reported this week it opened 2023 with strong originations in the first quarter. The company set its all-time record for funded transactions in March 2023. This contributed to a 22% increase in funded transactions in Q1 FY23.May 3, 2023Previous PagePage 253 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
