TPS StaffGrowth strategiesMidwest Wheel adding new store in Missouri“We are proud to expand our presence in the Missouri market with the addition of our Springfield store,” says Michael Callison Jr., president and CEO of Midwest Wheel. “We are excited to continue servicing our existing customers in that market.”March 27, 2023Supplier UpdatesDTNA's North Carolina plant hits milestoneFreightliner Trucks opened the Mt. Holly truck plant in May 1979. In 1991, it started producing the original Business Class trucks, progenitor to the Business Class M2 line introduced in 2002, and the Plus series line introduced in 2022.March 27, 2023Health & wellnessBendix's Mexico manufacturing campus hitting sustainability goalsBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems reports its Acuña, Mexico, manufacturing campus is on track to reduce its emissions by about 3,820 tons while saving close to $805,000 a year in energy costs.March 27, 2023Growth strategiesPower Heavy Duty adds Utah business“Seagull Diesel Parts is a well-respected and independently-owned business supporting the heavy-duty aftermarket parts needs of end-users in Utah’s capital city,” says VIPAR's Jim Pennig. “We welcome their team to the Power Heavy Duty Network.”March 27, 2023EquipmentRecall report: Loose grill could detach from Navistar tractorsThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).March 27, 2023Documentation softwarePluss launches comprehensive mobile service appPluss Software introduces Pluss Mobile Service, a cutting-edge Android application tailored for mobile trucks and technicians working within the heavy-duty truck repair sector.March 25, 2023Battery electricEaton collaborating with Charge Enterprises for EV chargingCharge Enterprises and Eaton announced Friday a strategic collaboration to fast-track electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure deployment for fleets and car dealers.March 24, 2023WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of March 20, 2023.March 24, 2023ProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of March 20-26, 2023.March 24, 2023New product releasesNew shackle pins from World AmericanWorld American has added eight new part numbers of replacement shackle pins for Hendrickson applications.March 23, 2023Previous PagePage 281 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
