TPS StaffIndicatorsACT Research offers update on backlog to build ratiosACT Vice President and Senior Analyst Eric Crawford says the Class 8 backlog to build ratio remains flat on a seasonally adjusted basis at 7.8 months. "Trucking industry demand rolls on seemingly unabated."March 22, 2023MaintenanceTechnology takes center stage at TMC's Annual MeetingAs expected, ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting this month was a busy one. Technology took center stage for the majority of the event. If you weren't able to attend or missed our voluminous coverage, here's our event recap.March 22, 2023Technician trainingBendix online brake school hits milestoneBendix On-Line Brake School is celebrating 10 years in operation in 2023. The online curriculum now offers more than 100 courses, delivering expert, accessible instruction and technical education to the trucking industry.March 22, 2023TrailersNATDA named one of fastest growing trade showsThe North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) reports its NATDA Trailer Show has been named to the annual The Next 50 list of fastest growing trade shows by Trade Show Executive magazine.March 22, 2023Supplier UpdatesAperia adds funding partner to continue business growth“We’re thrilled to gain an operational- and impact-focused partner in Lime Rock New Energy to scale our reach into new markets and to advance our platform and value proposition to our customers,” says Aperia CEO Josh Carter.March 22, 2023Supplier UpdatesPaccar names top suppliersPaccar recently recognized its suppliers who exceed Paccar’s 10 ppm quality standard, or the equivalent of 10 defective parts for every million components shipped to Paccar.March 21, 2023MaintenanceWorkhorse Group building EV dealer networkWorkhorse Group launches its new Certified Dealer Program, an initiative to develop an official network of verified dealers that have passed the protocols necessary to safely repair and maintain the electric components of the company's vehicles.March 21, 2023TrailersTrailer orders creep upward; below 2022 paceACT Research reported preliminary trailer orders of 25,800 units in February (seasonally adjusted to 25,600 units), 6% higher than January but down 5% year over year.March 21, 2023New product releasesNew snow plow cutting edge from Winter EquipmentWinter Equipment introduces RoadMAXX, a carbide cutting edge tool for the underbody of a plow.March 21, 2023New product releasesJohnDow's new static grounding reelJohnDow Industries (JDI) recently introduced its newest fuel handling product, the Static Grounding Reel to its Service Equipment Division.March 21, 2023Previous PagePage 269 of 1577Next 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
