TPS StaffGrowth strategiesInland Truck Parts & Service moves into new San Antonio facility"We are very excited to show customers what we can do with all the shops and all our techs in the same building," says Oscar Melendez, general manager.February 7, 2023Technician trainingBendix announces 2023 technical training scheduleBendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announced Monday it will host nearly two dozen multi-day technical training classes across the U.S. from February to December.February 6, 2023BusinessVolvo reports record year for 2022"We have had a fantastic year, considering the uncertain and difficult times we live in," says Roger Alm, president of Volvo Trucks. "Despite supply chain shortages and disturbances in production, we managed to increase our volumes significantly."February 6, 2023Outlook and BenchmarkingTopMark closes 2022 with strong quarterDespite the economic headwinds and challenges in the transportation market related to both increased fuel pricing and suppressed spot rates, TopMark Funding says it garnered impressive numbers in Q4 2022 exceeding its Q4 2021 revenue by 25 percent.February 6, 2023EquipmentParking brake failure, rollaway risk impacting 11K trucksThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).February 6, 2023WorkforceHino announces new president and chairman"It's an extremely exciting time at Hino Trucks, especially as the trucking industry is adopting sustainable technology with infrastructure that is becoming increasingly available," says new Hino Trucks President and Chairman Glenn Ellis.February 6, 2023Supplier UpdatesAFA updates websiteAFA Industries has updated its website, adding features to support customer interaction.February 3, 2023ProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of Jan. 30 to Feb. 5, 2023.February 3, 2023WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Jan. 30, 2023.February 3, 2023New product releasesPhillips introduces new features for liftgate assembliesPhillips says the Weather-Tite M2 is the industry's only charging assembly with dual- pole plugs that are unbreakable, non-corrosive and completely molded to the electrical cable.February 1, 2023Previous PagePage 298 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
