TPS StaffGrowth strategiesETHERO Truck + Energy expands dealership reachETHERO Truck + Energy is expanding its reach on the East Coast and has been awarded additional territory in North Carolina and South Carolina.April 7, 2023WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of April 2, 2023.April 6, 2023New product releasesSnap-on adds quick-release to stubby handle ratchetsSnap-on recently advanced its hand tool offering by adding a quick-release mechanism to the already popular 1/4 and 3/8 in. drive Dual 80 Technology stubby handle ratchets.April 6, 2023New product releasesWorld American's new replacement axle seatsWorld American has added 15 new part numbers for replacement axle seats to use in Freightliner applications.April 6, 2023Technician trainingTurbo Solutions announces 2023 training scheduleThese virtual classes are specifically for inside and outside truck parts sales people, technicians and shop managers. The information covered will focus on common causes of premature failure, turbocharger maintenance and general product knowledge.April 6, 2023Outlook and BenchmarkingClass 8 sales rate 'unsustainable' in current freight environmentRecent analysis by Commercial Motor Vehicle Consulting (CMVC) into the Class 8 new truck market indicates truck sales are likely to trend down in the second half of 2023.April 5, 2023Growth strategiesSouth Carolina business joins Power Heavy DutyPee Dee Fleet started at its current location in 2006 as a heavy-duty parts counter and warehouse and has since expanded its operations to include a paint booth, engine rebuild area and additional warehouse space.April 5, 2023Growth strategiesPalmer Trucks adding third TRP store to network"Palmer Trucks is excited to add additional distribution footprint in the Fort Wayne region and make quality parts and repair services more accessible," says Palmer Trucks COO Tom Kapitan.April 5, 2023BusinessMHC Truck Leasing PacLease's North American Franchise of the Year"They truly understand customer service ... and they have invested heavily in their facilities and programs," says Ken Roemer, president of PACCAR leasing.April 5, 2023BusinessPlatform Science, ConMet partner for telematics"The addition of ConMet Digital's Intelligent Telematics Solutions to Platform Science's catalog enables powerful real-time and actionable tools for fleet operators," says Joe Jumayao, vice president of business development for Platform Science.April 5, 2023Previous PagePage 277 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
