TPS StaffBattery electricLion opens battery manufacturing center for heavy vehiclesThe Lion Electric Company on Tuesday officially inaugurated its new manufacturing factory that will produce lithium-ion batteries for medium and heavy-duty vehicles in Mirabel, Canada.April 18, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsAncra Cargo announces merger plansAncra Cargo and Ancra Systems BV, two sister companies owned by The Heico Companies, are consolidating to expand their operations.April 18, 2023Sales coaching/trainingMitchell, Axalta introduce new training program"Truck Fleet Damage Analysis and Estimating" offers technicians instruction on how to streamline the appraisal process for collision-damaged medium- and heavy-duty trucks.April 18, 2023BusinessGrote acquires Star Headlight & Lantern"Star caught our attention with its great quality, innovation and approach to serving their markets," says General Manager Mike Grote. "We are excited about building upon the rich legacy Star has developed over its 134-year, multigenerational history."April 18, 2023WorkforceBlaine Brothers announces new president and CFOApril 17, 2023EquipmentHVAC issue impacting 44K Navistar trucksThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).April 17, 2023Used trucksUsed truck market sees retail boostThe used truck market saw an increase in sales last month, with same dealer sales retail volumes up 23% month over month, ACT Research announced Monday in its State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks report.April 17, 2023Growth strategiesPenske Truck Leasing expands in AlabamaPenske Truck Leasing has recently opened a state-of-the-art facility in Huntsville, Ala. Located at 25174 One Aviation Way SW, this new facility is conveniently located off I-565 and provides service to both the Madison and Huntsville markets.April 17, 2023New product releasesWorld American's new torque rodsThe company says the torque rods replace several supplier part numbers from Euclid, Meritor, Holland, Hendrickson, Navistar, Volvo, GMC and Peterbilt. Torque rod lengths vary from 17 to 26 inches in length, with diameters of 1.12 to 1.57 inches.April 14, 2023Technician trainingPeterbilt expands partnership with Lincoln Tech to Nashville“Establishing PTI in Nashville opens a new geographical territory where we can develop highly skilled technicians to support Peterbilt customers,” says Casey Spadafina, Peterbilt’s technician program manager for North America.April 14, 2023Previous PagePage 274 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
