TPS StaffNew product releasesWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of April 24-30, 2023.April 28, 2023BusinessFelling announces beneficiary of Trailer for a CauseFelling Trailers will auction FT-3 utility trailer to benefit Pockets of Hope. The nonprofit organization gives children entering foster care backpacks filled with items they need.April 28, 2023New product releasesDayton Parts releases new partsDayton Parts this week published its list of new part numbers for April.April 28, 2023FinanceJasper announces ESOP milestoneJasper Holdings announced record holdings for associate owner shareholders in the company's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) during a presentation last week.April 28, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsChanges in truck stop sector continue to drive industry M&A discussionThe pace of transactions in the dealer, aftermarket and supplier sectors picked up slightly in April. The industry remains at a slower pace than most of 2022, and well behind the hot start experienced in January 2023.April 28, 2023WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of April 23, 2023:April 28, 2023Battery electricTom's Truck Center becoming Nikola dealer“We are dedicated to supporting the transition to zero-emission vehicles in the commercial truck space and adding Nikola Tre BEVs, and soon Nikola Tre FCEVs, is the perfect addition,” says KC Heidler, Tom’s Truck Center president and CEO.April 27, 2023ProductsThermo King's new diesel APU eliminates unnecessary engine idlingThe TriPac consumes about 75% less fuel per hour, Thermo King says, reducing wear and tear on the tractor engine and improving resale value.April 27, 2023BusinessCarrier Transicold names top dealersCarrier Transicold named Canada’s Reefer Sales & Service Inc. its North America Dealer of the Year and Mexico’s Refrigeración Tijuana S. de R.L. de C.V. its Latin America Dealer of the Year for 2022.April 27, 2023Pay and benefitsPeach State earns award for talent developmentThe Association for Talent Development (ATD) has named Peach State Truck Centers one of the winners of the 2023 BEST Awards.April 27, 2023Previous PagePage 256 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
