TPS StaffGrowth strategiesETHERO Truck + Energy expands dealership reachETHERO Truck + Energy is expanding its reach on the East Coast and has been awarded additional territory in North Carolina and South Carolina.April 7, 2023WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of April 2, 2023.April 6, 2023New product releasesSnap-on adds quick-release to stubby handle ratchetsSnap-on recently advanced its hand tool offering by adding a quick-release mechanism to the already popular 1/4 and 3/8 in. drive Dual 80 Technology stubby handle ratchets.April 6, 2023New product releasesWorld American's new replacement axle seatsWorld American has added 15 new part numbers for replacement axle seats to use in Freightliner applications.April 6, 2023Technician trainingTurbo Solutions announces 2023 training scheduleThese virtual classes are specifically for inside and outside truck parts sales people, technicians and shop managers. The information covered will focus on common causes of premature failure, turbocharger maintenance and general product knowledge.April 6, 2023Outlook and BenchmarkingClass 8 sales rate 'unsustainable' in current freight environmentRecent analysis by Commercial Motor Vehicle Consulting (CMVC) into the Class 8 new truck market indicates truck sales are likely to trend down in the second half of 2023.April 5, 2023Growth strategiesSouth Carolina business joins Power Heavy DutyPee Dee Fleet started at its current location in 2006 as a heavy-duty parts counter and warehouse and has since expanded its operations to include a paint booth, engine rebuild area and additional warehouse space.April 5, 2023Growth strategiesPalmer Trucks adding third TRP store to network"Palmer Trucks is excited to add additional distribution footprint in the Fort Wayne region and make quality parts and repair services more accessible," says Palmer Trucks COO Tom Kapitan.April 5, 2023BusinessMHC Truck Leasing PacLease's North American Franchise of the Year"They truly understand customer service ... and they have invested heavily in their facilities and programs," says Ken Roemer, president of PACCAR leasing.April 5, 2023BusinessPlatform Science, ConMet partner for telematics"The addition of ConMet Digital's Intelligent Telematics Solutions to Platform Science's catalog enables powerful real-time and actionable tools for fleet operators," says Joe Jumayao, vice president of business development for Platform Science.April 5, 2023Previous PagePage 263 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
