TPS StaffOutlook and BenchmarkingInternational recognizes 2022 North American Dealer of the YearInternational's award recognizes the company's top dealer for their commitment to provide industry-leading uptime and unparalleled performance in annual sales, service and customer satisfaction.May 22, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsBP completes acquisition of TABP Products North America Inc., a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of BP p.l.c., completed its $1.3 billion acquisition of TravelCenters of America on Monday, May 15.May 22, 2023Used trucksCapacity issues continue to hamper used truck marketAs more trucks find their way into the secondary market, capacity is becoming a major issue for used truck sellers, J.D. Power confirmed Friday in its May 2023 Commercial Truck Guidelines industry report.May 22, 2023TrailersTrailer OEMs voice concern about 2024 demandACT Research announced Monday in its most recent industry trailer status report that OEMs are beginning to express mild concern regarding demand for 2024.May 22, 2023EquipmentRecall report: Minor recalls announced for work trucksThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).May 22, 2023WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of May 15, 2023.May 22, 2023Battery electricAlta eMobility expands territories with NikolaAlta eMobility recently announced its expansion with Nikola Corporation into the Northern Illinois and Florida territories to provide customers in these two major markets with electrified fleet and workplace charging solutions.May 19, 2023IndicatorsClass 8 backlog continues to subsideWith truck orders on the downslope and the supply chain continuing to improve, ACT Research reported Thursday it anticipates the commercial truck backlog should continue to decrease until OEMs open their order boards for 2024.May 19, 2023ProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of May 15-21, 2023.May 19, 2023Business operationsDana extends partnership with PhaseZeroDana and PhaseZero announced this week they have extended their relationship, enabling Dana to continue delivering a modern e-commerce experience for Dana's global distributor, retail, and end-user customers.May 18, 2023Previous PagePage 262 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
