TPS StaffBusinessKenworth Maska named 2022 Kenworth Dealer of the Year"Kenworth Maska earned the 2022 Kenworth Dealer of the Year Award with exceptional performance highlighted in our dealer excellence measurement categories," says Kenworth General Manager Kevin Baney.February 13, 2023IndicatorsFed rate hikes unlikely to be 'aggressive enough' impact equipment demand this yearDespite a softening freight picture and higher financing expenses for truck buyers, ACT Research announced Monday it continues to anticipate healthy sales and build trends for Class 8 trucks this year.February 13, 2023IndustryFischer, 33 other senators introduce emissions overturn legislation"This aggressive EPA rule -- which will hit mom-and-pop truck operations the hardest -- is also ineffective because it incentivizes operators to keep using older, higher-emitting trucks for longer," Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska) says.February 13, 2023FinanceLion Electric announces financing partnership with Engs Commercial FinanceThe Lion Electric Company has entered into an agreement with Engs Commercial Finance Co. to provide financing solutions to Lion school bus and truck customers in the United States and Canada.February 13, 2023EquipmentFueling system problems hit General Motors, RV marketsThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).February 13, 2023Technician trainingVanguard Truck Centers supporting technical educationVanguard Truck Centers has published a blog detailing the depths of the technician shortage found in the commercial trucking space.February 12, 2023ComponentsMEMA holding remanufacturing roadshow in MarchMEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, part of MEMA, will present Spring Ahead in Springfield: A Remanufacturing Roadshow from March 13-15, 2023 in Springfield, Mo.February 10, 2023ProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of Feb. 6-12. 2023.February 10, 2023New product releasesTectran's new dielectric lubricantTectran introduces Pendilube, its unique 6-in-1 dielectric lubricant.February 10, 2023New product releasesNew components from World AmericanWorld American has added 19 new part numbers to its heavy-duty product offering.February 10, 2023Previous PagePage 296 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
