TPS StaffProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of April 10-16, 2023:April 11, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsBP acquisition of TA clears regulatory hurdleTravelCenters of America’s pending acquisition by BP Products North America has officially cleared the federally required 30-day waiting period for large mergers and acquisitions imposed by the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR Act).April 11, 2023Outlook and BenchmarkingExperts anticipate another rate hike in 2023ACT Research reported Tuesday it continues to expect a mild recession to materialize, if not as soon as previously envisioned.April 11, 2023New product releasesWestern Global offers plug-and-play tank accessory packages"We know our customers aren't just buying a tank, they're buying a system," says Jeff Lowe, Western Global vice president of product marketing. "What they need is a tank with all the trimmings that meets their needs."April 11, 2023Supplier UpdatesMack launches new e-commerce merchandise siteMack Trucks announced Tuesday it has relaunched its popular e-commerce site MackShop.com with new features to make it easier to find and purchase official licensed Mack merchandise.April 11, 2023Business operationsTruckPro expands e-commerce product availability"We are thrilled to be able to offer our customers an even wider selection of products through our industry-leading e-commerce platform," said Chuck Broadus, TruckPro's CEO.April 11, 2023Supplier UpdatesPaccar Parts names supplier of the yearPaccar Parts says its Supplier of the Year recognition goes to the supplier that demonstrated outstanding operational achievements, sales growth, parts availability, and program support last year.April 10, 2023IndustryIllinois diesel shops fined $600K for selling emissions 'defeat devices'The EPA last week announced a consent order with Joshua Davis and three diesel shops after a complaint was filed by EPA last summer against all for manufacturing, selling and installing aftermarket "defeat devices" to get around emissions systems.April 10, 2023WorkforceFleetPride announces new CEO"I am honored to have the opportunity to join the team at FleetPride and look forward to helping the business execute its long-term growth strategy and achieve its aspiration to keep the country running," says new CEO Kevin Weadick.April 10, 2023EquipmentFreightliner's large windshield wiper failure issueThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).April 10, 2023Previous PagePage 262 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
