TPS StaffMergers & AcquisitionsM&D acquires Turbo Diesel & Electric, adding six branch locationsM&D has acquired of Turbo Diesel & Electrical Systems. Turbo Diesel & Electric has represented the aftermarket for a half-century with fuel system and turbo remanufacturing and distribution services.April 21, 2023BusinessMEMA names new heavy duty e-commerce committeeMEMA Aftermarket Suppliers named a new committee to advance heavy duty e-commerce. It will be a new forum within the association's Business Technology Council.April 20, 2023TrailersTrailer orders slip back in MarchTrailer orders fell substantially in March, but data firms believe it's possible the dip was the result of an early shift in market seasonality and not a larger weakening of demand.April 20, 2023Oils & lubricantsASE hosting webinar to address DEF and coolantsThe National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) will host a free webinar for service technicians at 4 p.m. ET, April 25, titled “A Fluid Discussion on DEF and Coolants.”April 20, 2023Supplier UpdatesDana receives Aftermarket Suppliers Excellence Award from MEMADana EZ-ID tool IDs driveshaft assemblies, making it easier to order the correct parts. "The Dana EZ-ID tool has made it easier for TruckPro customers to find and order Spicer driveshaft assemblies for their vehicles, saving them valuable time."April 20, 2023WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportHyzon names COO, expanding leadership team. Dr. Bappa Banerjee, the company's first COO, will oversee Hyzon's global operations, manufacturing, engineering, commercial and end-to-end supply chain.April 20, 2023Technician trainingNationaLease announces regional winners in tech challengeAll 10 finalists will advance to a hands-on competition hosted by Universal Technical Institute in Lisle, Illinois. The top three techs will then represent NationaLease at this year's TMCSuperTech Competition in September.April 19, 2023Battery electricLion opens battery manufacturing center for heavy vehiclesThe Lion Electric Company on Tuesday officially inaugurated its new manufacturing factory that will produce lithium-ion batteries for medium and heavy-duty vehicles in Mirabel, Canada.April 18, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsAncra Cargo announces merger plansAncra Cargo and Ancra Systems BV, two sister companies owned by The Heico Companies, are consolidating to expand their operations.April 18, 2023Sales coaching/trainingMitchell, Axalta introduce new training program"Truck Fleet Damage Analysis and Estimating" offers technicians instruction on how to streamline the appraisal process for collision-damaged medium- and heavy-duty trucks.April 18, 2023Previous PagePage 259 of 1576Next PageTop StoriesClass 7-8Trucking industry businesses weigh in on new truck tariffsPresident Donald J. Trump announced a 25% tariff on heavy-duty trucks, effective Oct. 1, after a months-long Section 232 investigation into manufacturing trucks as a matter of national security.EquipmentTrump announces 25% tariffs on heavy trucksClass 7-8Volvo opens order board for all-new VNRIndustryCARB proposes return to prior emission standardsComponentsChoosing the right valves for trailers
