TPS StaffGrowth strategiesThompson Truck & Trailer opens new Iowa facility“Our team is very excited for a new facility and our customers have asked for this,” says Travis Thompson, president and CEO. “I am excited to grow our business and continue to serve the hardworking men and women of the trucking industry.”January 31, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsDealers and aftermarket groups busy in new yearA flurry of business sales and expansions occurred in the first month of the new year. Dealers, aftermarket operations and suppliers all announced key purchases in January.January 31, 2023Battery electricTA announces charging station deal with Electrify AmericaTravelCenters of America announced Monday it has agreed to partner with Electrify America, the largest open direct current (DC) fast-charging network in the U.S., to offer electric vehicle charging at select TA/Petro locations.January 30, 2023IndicatorsWork Truck Solutions publishes 2022 market sales reportWork Truck Solutions recently released its analysis of the 2022 commercial vehicle market. The data confirmed much of what the company anticipated, along with a few positive surprises.January 30, 2023New product releasesMilwaukee Tool adds worklampThe REDLITHIUM USB 2,000 Lumen Slide Focus Flashlight Light provides users with a premium lighting solution for inspection work, allowing users to maximize productivity while adjusting to the needs of the job, the company says.January 30, 2023New product releasesFontaine debuts International dual drive modificationFontaine Modification says its new International Premium Dual Drive modification makes it comfortable for a driver to operate a refuse collection vehicle, street sweeper or road-striping truck from the right side as the left.January 30, 2023EquipmentRecall report: Isuzu recall also impacts Chevrolet, Hino vehiclesThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).January 30, 2023Business operationsAutoPower highlights advantages of a 'Click2Pay' A/R solutionToday, AutoPower released Number 4 in a series of Strategy Briefs targeted to heavy-duty distributors who face tough challenges in the current market.January 30, 2023New product releasesWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of Jan. 23-29, 2023.January 27, 2023BusinessGoodyear lays off 500 worldwide"Our fourth quarter results fell short of our expectations given a significantly weaker industry backdrop, particularly in Europe," says Richard J. Kramer, chairman, CEO and president.January 27, 2023Previous PagePage 300 of 1589Next 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
