TPS StaffTechnologyKodiak, Forward run autonomous truck service between Dallas, Atlanta"While we don't see autonomous trucks replacing independent contractor capacity, this could potentially be a scalable solution for certain lanes in our network," Tom Schmitt, chairman, president and CEO of Forward says.March 17, 2023WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of March 13, 2023.March 17, 2023ProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of March 13-19, 2023.March 17, 2023Used trucksACT Research says used truck pricing falls despite steady volumeACT Research announced Thursday preliminary Class 8 same dealer used truck retail sales volume managed a small gain, rising 2% month over month in February. Pricing was down 3 percent during the same period.March 16, 2023New product releasesWorld American introduces eight new PTOsWorld American has added eight PTO hot shift numbers to its heavy-duty product line.March 15, 2023Growth strategiesDobbs rebrands Washington store as TRP locationAfter opening Dobbs Peterbilt – Sumner as its new flagship location in Washington's Puget Sound area, Dobbs Truck Group announced Wednesday that Dobbs Peterbilt – Tacoma has been rebranded as Dobbs TRP – Tacoma.March 15, 2023BusinessWest Michigan International nabs International's President's AwardWest Michigan International/K&R Truck Sales has received the prestigious International Truck Presidential Award.March 15, 2023MaintenanceThermo King introducing 24-hour roadside assistance solutionThermo King announces its Remote Operating Center (ROC), a new system that provides rapid, innovative roadside assistance for transport refrigeration units (TRU) by combining technology and human expertise.March 15, 2023Supplier UpdatesSAF-Holland breaks ground on Piedras Negras plantThe Mexican plant will produce Holland fifth wheels and other products for the U.S. and Mexico markets.March 15, 2023Technician trainingASE winter registration deadline March 31Service professionals registering by the deadline will have 90 days to schedule an appointment to take their ASE tests.March 15, 2023Previous PagePage 284 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
