TPS StaffSupplier UpdatesAperia expands Halo Connect predictive maintenance platform“The Halo Connect tire maintenance platform leapfrogs existing available technologies, and its expansion into delivery vans now enables our clients to put all tires under management with a single platform, regardless of vehicle class,” says Judith Monte.May 1, 2023EquipmentNavistar recalls 9,170 units for leak in braking systemThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):May 1, 2023ProductsThe new products introduced into the trucking industry in AprilHere's our monthly rundown of new products introduced into the trucking industry in April.April 28, 2023New product releasesWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of April 24-30, 2023.April 28, 2023BusinessFelling announces beneficiary of Trailer for a CauseFelling Trailers will auction FT-3 utility trailer to benefit Pockets of Hope. The nonprofit organization gives children entering foster care backpacks filled with items they need.April 28, 2023New product releasesDayton Parts releases new partsDayton Parts this week published its list of new part numbers for April.April 28, 2023FinanceJasper announces ESOP milestoneJasper Holdings announced record holdings for associate owner shareholders in the company's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) during a presentation last week.April 28, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsChanges in truck stop sector continue to drive industry M&A discussionThe pace of transactions in the dealer, aftermarket and supplier sectors picked up slightly in April. The industry remains at a slower pace than most of 2022, and well behind the hot start experienced in January 2023.April 28, 2023WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of April 23, 2023:April 28, 2023Battery electricTom's Truck Center becoming Nikola dealer“We are dedicated to supporting the transition to zero-emission vehicles in the commercial truck space and adding Nikola Tre BEVs, and soon Nikola Tre FCEVs, is the perfect addition,” says KC Heidler, Tom’s Truck Center president and CEO.April 27, 2023Previous PagePage 270 of 1590Next PageTop StoriesMergers & AcquisitionsTLG acquires eight storesThe Larson Group (TLG) has acquired Performance Peterbilt, effective Nov. 17, 2025. The move adds eight locations to the TLG network and expands the company’s services into three new states.Outlook 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 marketSupplier UpdatesWebb, Dana agree to long-term partnership
