TPS StaffWorkforceLongtime leader of HD America passes awayPatrick Biermann, former president of Heavy Duty America and longtime heavy-duty aftermarket leader, has died. He was 75.April 28, 2025ComponentsMacKay & Company releases tire distribution study resultsIn last year's report, the company uncovered just 23% of tire distributors reported year-over-year sales gains. This year's study shows that number has grown to 28%, but the overall tire market remains below its 2022 peak.April 25, 2025Business operationsCDK holds third annual Truck Connect eventCDK Heavy Truck recently held its third annual CDK Truck Connect conference for commercial vehicle dealers on April 8-10, in Nashville.April 25, 2025New product releasesWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry last week (April 21-27, 2025).April 24, 2025Supplier UpdatesYokohama Tire to increase pricesPrices could go up as much as 10% on Yokohama Tires.April 24, 2025Inventory managementWabash, UP.Labs will develop Wabash Venture Labs, startupsWabash and UP.Labs' have partnered to develop Wabash Venture Lab and two start-ups focused on enhancing configuration workflows and aftermarket parts optimization across Wabash's technology platforms.April 24, 2025Battery electricProterra launches battery pack for heavy-duty trucks"Every mile driven with our technology helps bring our customers closer to their zero-emission goals."April 24, 2025Class 7-8New truck sales fell by 6.5% in Q1As many expected, commercial truck sales slipped in the first quarter of 2025, falling by 6.5% in the medium- and heavy-duty markets compared to the same period last year, ATD reported this week.April 23, 2025Class 7-8International debuts electric Class 8 regional haul tractorInternational has entered the Class 8 electric tractor space. The company Wednesday introduced its newest electric offering, the eRH for regional haul and drayage applications.April 23, 2025Freight demandTonnage slips in March after prior gainTrucking activity in the United States slipped in March, American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) reported Tuesday in its advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index.April 23, 2025Previous PagePage 31 of 1568Next PageTop StoriesSuccessful Dealer AwardLearn more about Successful Dealer Award finalist Dobbs Truck GroupThriving in a large geographic footprint isn’t easy, but that’s where great character traits come in. Dobbs Truck Group is a national dealer group with a localized message.Outlook and BenchmarkingIt’s hard to find good news in an economic forecast these daysTrailersTrump's new steel, aluminum tariffs hit trailers, heavy-duty partsOutlook and BenchmarkingInflation biggest driver in rising parts sales to dateFeatured SponsorKeep Your Trucks Rolling: Driving Smarter Maintenance for a Stronger Future
