TPS StaffGrowth strategiesKVL Tires opens new store in California"We are thrilled with the turnout and support we received from the Brawley community," says Roger Negrete, vice president, KGL Tires. "We look forward to serving our customers with quality products and exceptional service."March 29, 2023Hydrogen fuel cellNikola marks 100 Class 8 truck orders"We believe Nikola is the only company in the U.S. with a Class 8 hydrogen FCEV available in calendar year 2023, engineered and assembled in the U.S., as well as a variety of upcoming hydrogen energy solutions," says Nikola's president and CEO.March 29, 2023TrailersTrailer OEMs slashed month off backlog in FebruaryFollowing last week's update on the backlog to build ratio for commercial trucks, ACT Research reported its most recent analysis of the backlog for commercial trailers on Tuesday.March 28, 2023New product releasesToyo's new regional drive tireToyo Tire U.S.A. announces a 19.5-in., size expansion for its Toyo M671A regional drive tire. The newest size addition further broadens Toyo Tire’s M671A commercial tire application for urban and regional fleets, the company says.March 28, 2023New product releasesSTEMCO announces new axle fastenerAuto-Torq axle fastener eliminates the need for complex processes and specialty tools for wheel end installation, STEMCO says.March 28, 2023Growth strategiesMidwest Wheel adding new store in Missouri“We are proud to expand our presence in the Missouri market with the addition of our Springfield store,” says Michael Callison Jr., president and CEO of Midwest Wheel. “We are excited to continue servicing our existing customers in that market.”March 27, 2023Supplier UpdatesDTNA's North Carolina plant hits milestoneFreightliner Trucks opened the Mt. Holly truck plant in May 1979. In 1991, it started producing the original Business Class trucks, progenitor to the Business Class M2 line introduced in 2002, and the Plus series line introduced in 2022.March 27, 2023Health & wellnessBendix's Mexico manufacturing campus hitting sustainability goalsBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems reports its Acuña, Mexico, manufacturing campus is on track to reduce its emissions by about 3,820 tons while saving close to $805,000 a year in energy costs.March 27, 2023Growth strategiesPower Heavy Duty adds Utah business“Seagull Diesel Parts is a well-respected and independently-owned business supporting the heavy-duty aftermarket parts needs of end-users in Utah’s capital city,” says VIPAR's Jim Pennig. “We welcome their team to the Power Heavy Duty Network.”March 27, 2023EquipmentRecall report: Loose grill could detach from Navistar tractorsThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).March 27, 2023Previous PagePage 267 of 1576Next PageTop StoriesSuccessful Dealer AwardTLG wins 2025 Successful Dealer AwardThe Larson Group (TLG) has won the 2025 Successful Dealer Award. The award was presented Tuesday during an awards banquet in Nashville.Class 7-8Trucking industry businesses weigh in on new truck tariffsEquipmentTrump announces 25% tariffs on heavy trucksClass 7-8Volvo opens order board for all-new VNRIndustryCARB proposes return to prior emission standards
