TPS StaffBattery electricBergey's now certified Mack, Volvo EV dealer"One of Bergey's core values is a commitment to continuous improvement, and we wanted our sales and service teams to be ready to guide our customers as they look to start that next step in fleet sustainability," says Mark Brown, Bergey's VP of service.January 26, 2023New product releasesWorld American's new tie down strapsWorld American has introduced a new crop of a dozen tie down straps for commercial vehicles.January 26, 2023BusinessTRALA announces keynote speaker for 2023 Annual MeetingThe Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) announces the keynote speaker for the 2023 Annual Meeting will be Josh Linkner, New York Times bestselling author and five-time tech entrepreneur.January 26, 2023Used trucksDecember used sales confirm year over year slumpACT Research announced Thursday in its latest State of the Industry used truck report that used Class 8 retail sales volumes totaled 245,000 units last year, a 7.5 percent drop from the 265,000 units sold in 2021.January 26, 2023BusinessGreenPower taps K. Neal as school bus dealer for Maryland, D.C.K. Neal will be the exclusive dealer for GreenPower's all-electric Type D BEAST and Type A Nano BEAST school bus for Maryland and Washington, D.C. The company has three locations in Maryland and one in Washington, D.C.January 25, 2023BusinessOrange EV expands in Canada with new head of operationsRoberto Bragagnolo will head up the company's Canadian operations. He previously served as general manager of the world's largest Caterpillar dealer and spent two years with Export Development Canada.January 25, 2023Service and repairHD Repair Forum finalizes 2023 event programOrganizers of the 2023 Heavy Duty Repair Forum have finalized the educational sessions, topics and issues it will cover at this year's conference in Fort Worth, Texas.January 25, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsThompson Distribution expands truck dealer network through purchase“Thompson Truck Group is thrilled with this new growth opportunity. Our family has been in the dealership business for four generations, but we are humbled by the Goodpasture family’s incredible 103-year-old legacy," says John Thompson, CEO.January 25, 2023FinancePACCAR nets record annual revenues, net income"PACCAR's excellent results reflect the strong demand for premium quality DAF, Peterbilt and Kenworth new truck models worldwide, record aftermarket parts profits and strong financial services performance," says Preston Feight, CEO of PACCAR.January 25, 2023Growth strategiesTurbo Solutions now open in Texas“We love Texas! Having our turbocharger inventory available in the region makes sense," says John Ferry, vice president. "The cost of shipping continues to sky-rocket and we want to provide inexpensive and fast delivery."January 25, 2023Previous PagePage 301 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
