TPS StaffSupplier UpdatesGrote Industries expands Mexican facility“The expansion of Grote Industries de Mexico underscores Grote’s ongoing commitment to embrace new opportunities and create the kind of industry-leading products that customers around the globe have come to rely on,” says President and CEO Dominic Grote.December 8, 2022Growth strategiesRyder launches drop-and-hook trailer service"Despite a severe capacity shortage in the U.S., Ryder is in a unique position to tap into a sizable pool of underutilized trailers through our vehicle-sharing platform," says Dave Belter, vice president and general manager of transportation management.December 7, 2022BusinessTuSimple, Navistar end joint agreement“I firmly believe in this company and its ability to improve the safety and efficiency of the trucking industry through world-class autonomous driving technology,” says TuSimple CEO Cheng Lu.December 7, 2022Supplier UpdatesDetroit marks millionth engine made in Redford“Detroit has been building world-class, state-of-the-art engines with industry-leading technology for over 84 years,” said Matt Pfaffenbach, head of operations at Detroit. "Our work is built on a foundation of pride, hard work and innovation."December 7, 2022WorkforcePeterbilt graduates 100th technician class“We’re proud of the graduates and the valuable contributions they will make to the industry with the knowledge and technical skills needed to be successful and maximize uptime for our customers," says Casey Theis, technician program manager.December 6, 2022Growth strategiesFleetPride Acquires Harland Diesel Service"We are very excited to welcome Harland Diesel Service, Inc, to the FleetPride team. We have admired how their business has evolved over the years, focusing on a strong commitment to excellent customer service," says Mike Harris of FleetPride.December 6, 2022Outlook and BenchmarkingACT, FTR numbers show November Class 8 sales up over last year"The market remains strong despite the economic uncertainties, and production still will be limited to some extent by supply chains and labor," says FTR CEO Jonathan Starks.December 6, 2022EquipmentRecall report: International, Freightliner issue recalls over lock nuts, batteriesThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).December 5, 2022Battery electricOptimal EV, Fontaine convert conventional vehicles to EVsFord E-450-based system converts conventional gasoline- or diesel-powered trucks and buses to electric power.December 5, 2022ProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry the week of Nov. 28-Dec. 4, 2022.December 2, 2022Previous PagePage 298 of 1573Next PageTop StoriesComponentsChoosing the right valves for trailersBendix explains how to set up trailer valves to not only meet regulations, but exceed them.TrailersTrailer orders bearish in AugustBusinessFree trade is dead; tariffs vital for government revenueWorkforceDon Reimondo receives CVSN President's AwardUsed trucksWhat’s next for used truck pricing, demand?
