TPS StaffProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of Feb. 13-19, 2023:February 17, 2023ProductsWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Feb. 13, 2023.February 17, 2023Battery electricGreenPower names New England Truck Solutions dealer for Boston, Rhode IslandNETS locations in Avon, Massachusetts, and North Smithfield, Rhode Island, will sell GreenPower medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.February 16, 2023BusinessThermo King names top 2022 dealerships"Thermo King Midwest and TK Service Group represent the best of the best in our expansive dealer network within North and Latin America," says Karin DeBondt, president, Thermo King Americas.February 16, 2023Used trucksRetail used truck volumes recovering?Preliminary used Class 8 retail volumes (same dealer sales) increased 24% from December to January, ACT Research reports in its most recent State of the Industry used truck report.February 16, 2023TelematicsDaimler, Uptake pair up for predictive maintenance service"Our agreement with DTNA will provide our customers and partners with even more data-driven insights to ensure fleets are fully operational, safe and reliable," says Kayne Grau, CEO of Uptake.February 16, 2023BusinessRihm Family Companies donated $60,000 to charitable causes in 2022“In the spirit of gratitude for organizations that give so much in our communities, Rihm wanted to contribute in a meaningful way,” said Rihm President and CEO Kari Rihm.February 16, 2023BusinessMitchell 1 earns 2023 North American Technology Innovation Leadership AwardMitchell 1's software suite provides calibration information for advanced driver assistance systems and supplies detailed data to fleets and shops for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.February 15, 2023Battery electricVolvo expands direct shipping charging programVolvo Trucks North America has added an additional vendor, Gilbarco Veeder-Root, to its Vendor Direct Shipping program, further enabling customers to procure mobile and fixed electric vehicle charging hardware solutions directly from its dealers.February 15, 2023BusinessPaccar Parts recognizes top Kenworth, Peterbilt dealersPaccar Parts recently recognized Kenworth and Peterbilt dealers for exceptional parts performance at the dealer meetings for the two brands this month.February 15, 2023Previous PagePage 294 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
