TPS StaffTrailersTrailer orders creep upward; below 2022 paceACT Research reported preliminary trailer orders of 25,800 units in February (seasonally adjusted to 25,600 units), 6% higher than January but down 5% year over year.March 21, 2023New product releasesNew snow plow cutting edge from Winter EquipmentWinter Equipment introduces RoadMAXX, a carbide cutting edge tool for the underbody of a plow.March 21, 2023New product releasesJohnDow's new static grounding reelJohnDow Industries (JDI) recently introduced its newest fuel handling product, the Static Grounding Reel to its Service Equipment Division.March 21, 2023Supplier UpdatesTrane Technologies approves fossil-free fuel for reefersTrane Technologies has approved the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fossil-free fuel as a sustainable alternative to diesel fuel in Thermo King global cold chain solutions, including refrigerated truck and trailer product lines.March 20, 2023Battery electricCore Development Group working to expand national charging infrastructureCore Development Group, a leading clean energy company, recently announced EV charging accomplishments in building an electrified energy-transportation infrastructure network of the future.March 20, 2023ComponentsMEMA offer support for R&D fix legislationMEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association, publicly announced support for legislation introduced by Sens. Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) Friday. The two senators introduced a bill that restores full first-year deductibility of R&D expenses.March 20, 2023EquipmentFord recalls more than 220K units for wiper failuresThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).March 20, 2023Growth strategiesTotal Truck Parts holds groundbreaking for new storeThe new facility, which will be Total Truck Parts' third company-owned building, will be located on Glades Cutoff Road. It will be the largest location in Total Truck Parts six-store networkMarch 17, 2023New product releasesAmphenol introduces reverse bayonet coupling connectorThe connector provides for quick positive coupling and works up to 500 mating cycles.March 17, 2023Battery electricNikola Corp.'s move to Arizona to wrap next monthNikola is moving battery manufacturing from Cypress, California, to Coolidge, Arizona. The switch will finish months ahead of schedule, the company says.March 17, 2023Previous PagePage 283 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
