TPS StaffNew product releasesIPA introduces portable ABS testerInnovative Products of America (IPA) introduces the #4300A-L4 Super Ranger MUTT, the industry’s first self-contained, portable trailer ABS tester.March 30, 2023Battery electricRoyPow releases energy storage system"This renewable Truck ESS will significantly improve the drivers work network and quality of life on the road, as well as reducing the Total Cost of Ownership for the truck owners," says Michael Li, RoyPow Technology vice president.March 30, 2023New product releasesTrucker Path launches fuel network'With no coast to participate and no credit checks, they will easily save a substantial amount of money at participating fueling locations by using the same app they already rely upon every day," says Trucker Path CMO Chris Oliver.March 30, 2023Used trucksUsed truck volumes see larger than anticipated slipRetail used truck volumes (same dealer sales) slipped by 8% in February after two strong months, ACT Research announced Wednesday.March 29, 2023Outlook and BenchmarkingIC Bus names top dealers for 2022IC Bus recently named its 2022 Dealer of the Year and recognized several dealerships that demonstrate excellence in improving sales, community service and relations efforts, market share and customer satisfaction with the Pursuit of Excellence Awards.March 29, 2023New product releasesRotary introduces automatic A/C charging machinesRotary says its new R3AC Series A/C recharging machines are designed to automatically service the refrigerant in vehicle air conditioning systems.March 29, 2023Growth strategiesKVL Tires opens new store in California"We are thrilled with the turnout and support we received from the Brawley community," says Roger Negrete, vice president, KGL Tires. "We look forward to serving our customers with quality products and exceptional service."March 29, 2023Hydrogen fuel cellNikola marks 100 Class 8 truck orders"We believe Nikola is the only company in the U.S. with a Class 8 hydrogen FCEV available in calendar year 2023, engineered and assembled in the U.S., as well as a variety of upcoming hydrogen energy solutions," says Nikola's president and CEO.March 29, 2023TrailersTrailer OEMs slashed month off backlog in FebruaryFollowing last week's update on the backlog to build ratio for commercial trucks, ACT Research reported its most recent analysis of the backlog for commercial trailers on Tuesday.March 28, 2023New product releasesToyo's new regional drive tireToyo Tire U.S.A. announces a 19.5-in., size expansion for its Toyo M671A regional drive tire. The newest size addition further broadens Toyo Tire’s M671A commercial tire application for urban and regional fleets, the company says.March 28, 2023Previous PagePage 280 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
