TPS StaffTrucks & TrailersIndustry groups join forces to fight for FET repeal in WashingtonOn Wednesday a group of transportation and trucking stakeholders called upon on Congress to repeal the Federal Excise Tax (FET) on heavy-duty commercial vehicles.February 23, 2023Class 7-8Haldex air disc brake now option on International LT, RH"We are very excited to grow our long-term partnership with Navistar," says Matt Resch, Haldex vice president, OEM Power Sales (Americas). "The ModulT DBT22LD and the LifeSeal+ package will be a great start to this growth."February 23, 2023BusinessNASDAQ stays delisting for Hyzon MotorsHyzon, a global supplier of zero-emissions heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles, will appear before the exchange's hearings panel March 16.February 23, 2023Class 7-8ZF debuts lane assist technology for Paccar trucks"We continue to work closely with our commercial vehicle customers to provide ADAS technology that can help make the roadways safer for all travelers," says ZF Senior Vice President Julien Plenchette.February 22, 2023Outlook and BenchmarkingFleets eager to replace aging equipment, open to other brands“The latest survey responses indicate that fleet purchasing activity will focus on deferred replacement and growth,” says Chris Lyon, NTEA director of fleet relations. “These findings are consistent with expectations.”February 22, 2023Battery electricDuke Energy to build microgrid integrated fleet electrification center"Electric fleet commitments are increasing as companies with ambitious sustainability goals work to decarbonize business operations," says Harry Sideris, Duke Energy. "We are helping speed commercial fleet electrification."February 22, 2023Business operationsCDK Global adds video calling platform for improved customer experienceCDK Global Heavy Equipment and VizaLogix have partnered to offer the heavy equipment industry technology to enhance the virtual customer experience with Tethr it Now – a real-time Peer-to-Peer (P2P) video calling platform.February 22, 2023Supplier UpdatesAir-Weigh, Fontaine Modification introduce joint partnershipAir-Weigh is making it easier for customers to add on-board weighing technology to new vocational vehicles through an expanded agreement with Fontaine Modification.February 21, 2023IndicatorsACT Research offers updates on new Class 8, trailer demandACT Research offered more insight into the state of Class 8 truck orders and trailer orders in two recently released reports.February 21, 2023Technician trainingCanada to invest $46.3 million in training for trucking industryThe Driving Economic Recovery project will provide training and wage subsidies for 2,600 workers in the trucking sector, including technicians and drivers.February 21, 2023Previous PagePage 292 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
