TPS StaffSupplier UpdatesStertil-Koni names top distributorsHeavy duty bus and truck lift leader Stertil-Koni announced Tuesday a record nine distributor entities in its North American network have earned the company’s coveted Aspire Program Award for 2022.June 6, 2023Battery electricNACFE's newest guidance report addresses charging infrastructureThe report focuses on charging considerations for commercial BEVs currently in production for freight delivery. Charging infrastructure includes not only the chargers but also the interrelated system of vehicles, duty cycles, chargers and utilities.June 6, 2023Class 3-6Isuzu celebrates production milestoneIsuzu Commercial Truck of America has announced that the 100,000th gasoline-powered Isuzu N-Series truck was produced Monday at the Builtmore Contract Manufacturing facility in Charlotte, Mich.June 5, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsPremier Truck Group expands with Canadian acquisitionWith this acquisition, Penske's Premier Truck Group continues to expand and complement its operations in Canada by establishing a presence in an additional Canadian province.June 5, 2023Class 7-8Class 8 orders bounce back in May"Fleet demand for equipment does not appear to be waning as they still want to take delivery of new equipment. Strong backlogs are keeping build demand strong," says FTR Chairman Eric Starks.June 5, 2023EquipmentABS lamp issue leads to large Navistar recallThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).June 5, 2023Sales coaching/trainingMEMA introduces mentoring programMEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association, is launching a mentorship program for MEMA employees. The program is designed to help build professional skills to positively impact their role at MEMA and careers in the transportation industry.June 2, 2023WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of May 29, 2023.June 2, 2023Growth strategiesVIPAR Heavy Duty moving corporate headquarters“The entire VIPAR team is thrilled to make Bell Works our new headquarters,” says VIPAR President and CEO Chris Baer. “The environment and amenities of the metroburb make for a conducive workplace that will complement our already great culture.”June 1, 2023Used trucksArrow discontinuing sales operations in TexasThe closure is driven by Texas state regulations, Arrow says, which prohibit motor vehicle manufacturers from operating as a motor vehicle selling dealership.June 1, 2023Previous PagePage 258 of 1590Next PageTop StoriesIndustryEPA won't delay 2027 NOx rule, but plans 'major changes'The EPA says it will maintain its 2027 NOx timeline, citing a need to protect health and avoid market distortions.Mergers & AcquisitionsTLG acquires eight storesOutlook and BenchmarkingFTR sees further slowing in economy entering 2026Class 7-8October truck orders fall despite month’s historic strengthCommentaryHere’s what I’m hearing about the market
