TPS StaffWorkforceBorgWarner engineering director receives 2023 Women MAKE AwardCarol Cai was honored as a 2023 Women MAKE Award recipient for her contributions to the manufacturing industry.April 21, 2023ProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of April 17-23, 2023.April 21, 2023New product releasesTorque rod arms from World AmericanWorld American has added seven torque arms. This week's new product expansion covers Hutchens part numbers.April 21, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsM&D acquires Turbo Diesel & Electric, adding six branch locationsM&D has acquired of Turbo Diesel & Electrical Systems. Turbo Diesel & Electric has represented the aftermarket for a half-century with fuel system and turbo remanufacturing and distribution services.April 21, 2023BusinessMEMA names new heavy duty e-commerce committeeMEMA Aftermarket Suppliers named a new committee to advance heavy duty e-commerce. It will be a new forum within the association's Business Technology Council.April 20, 2023TrailersTrailer orders slip back in MarchTrailer orders fell substantially in March, but data firms believe it's possible the dip was the result of an early shift in market seasonality and not a larger weakening of demand.April 20, 2023Oils & lubricantsASE hosting webinar to address DEF and coolantsThe National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) will host a free webinar for service technicians at 4 p.m. ET, April 25, titled “A Fluid Discussion on DEF and Coolants.”April 20, 2023Supplier UpdatesDana receives Aftermarket Suppliers Excellence Award from MEMADana EZ-ID tool IDs driveshaft assemblies, making it easier to order the correct parts. "The Dana EZ-ID tool has made it easier for TruckPro customers to find and order Spicer driveshaft assemblies for their vehicles, saving them valuable time."April 20, 2023WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportHyzon names COO, expanding leadership team. Dr. Bappa Banerjee, the company's first COO, will oversee Hyzon's global operations, manufacturing, engineering, commercial and end-to-end supply chain.April 20, 2023Technician trainingNationaLease announces regional winners in tech challengeAll 10 finalists will advance to a hands-on competition hosted by Universal Technical Institute in Lisle, Illinois. The top three techs will then represent NationaLease at this year's TMCSuperTech Competition in September.April 19, 2023Previous PagePage 273 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
