TPS StaffIndicatorsFTR confirms December trailer surgeFTR reported Monday that U.S. trailer net orders jumped in December, hitting a new monthly record of 56,949 units, which barely eclipsed the previous record set in October 2020.January 23, 2023New product releasesGeneral Logistics adds system to capture bill of lading data"Having instant shipment data with DDC Sync allows us to make better advanced scheduling decisions, often resulting in cutting hours out of our linehaul schedule," says Joe Bartone, COO of GLS-US.January 23, 2023EquipmentRecall report: ESC systems, bearing failures lead to callbacksThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).January 23, 2023BusinessEverything you may have missed during a record-setting HDAW 2023With record attendance, a sold out product expo and 1,800 one-on-one meetings, Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 2023 will go down as an all-time great one for the industry.January 20, 2023New product releasesNew battery charger from Snap-onThe new Snap-on Bench Top Battery Charger Plus EEBC30A12V equips technicians to conveniently charge 6, 8 or 12 V AGM, standard lead acid and LiFeP04 vehicle batteries, saving time in and out of the shop.January 20, 2023ProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of Jan. 15-21, 2023.January 20, 2023WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Jan. 16, 2023.January 20, 2023Growth strategiesBlue Bird adds dealer in southeastGregory Poole Bus Sales & Service will now sell and service the full line of Blue Bird and Micro Bird buses in the Palmetto State. Gregory Poole is a third-generation, family-owned business which started to offer Blue Bird buses in North Carolina in 2011.January 19, 2023IndicatorsTrailer orders ascend into stratosphereTrailer orders boomed in December, ACT Research announced in the State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers report Wednesday.January 19, 2023TelematicsPeterbilt and Kenworth launching new digital ecosystemThe new services will leverage Platform Science's Virtual Vehicle platform that enables customers to access fleet management functionality, ELD capabilities, truck-specific navigation and third-party applications directly from their vehicles.January 19, 2023Previous PagePage 291 of 1578Next PageTop StoriesUsed trucksPrices drop as selectivity rises among used truck buyersPricing slipped in the used truck market in August as volume rose in the auction and retail channels, J.D. Power announced late last week in its September Commercial Truck Guidelines report.Successful Dealer AwardWATCH: TLG wins 2025 Successful Dealer AwardClass 7-8Trucking industry businesses weigh in on new truck tariffsEquipmentTrump announces 25% tariffs on heavy trucksClass 7-8Volvo opens order board for all-new VNR
