TPS StaffIndicatorsACT sees optimism for truck orders entering new year“We are now more convinced that first half build rates will be sustained deeper into second half of 2023. The more hopeful view on inflation leads us to modestly raise our 2023 Class 8 build expectations,” says ACT's Kenny Vieth.December 13, 2022Battery electricMack and Volvo add Certified EV Dealer in Canada“Surgenor is ready and pleased to be part of the evolution of transportation toward electrification,” says Mike Gallant, general manager of Surgenor Kingston. “Many of our customers have made inquiries into electric vehicles.”December 13, 2022Mergers & AcquisitionsFleetPride adds Idaho service businessBerggren Diesel is a full-service shop operating on heavy-duty trucks and equipment serving the industry since 2013. This is a family-owned business with a strong reputation for quality and service repair in Idaho and western Wyoming, FleetPride says.December 13, 2022Battery electricVision Truck Group certified dealer for Mack, Volvo EVs“As a company, Vision Truck Group is dedicated to sustainability. The Brampton facility was designed to be safe, ergonomic and efficient," says Travis Brown, Vision's vice president of product support.December 12, 2022EquipmentRecall report: Radial damper issue for Ford, Hino's fuel issueThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).December 12, 2022ProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of Dec. 5-11, 2022.December 9, 2022WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Dec. 5, 2022.December 9, 2022New product releasesNew gear sets for Meritor applicationsWorld American has added two new gear set part numbers to replace Meritor 14X applications.December 9, 2022Supplier 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, 2022Previous PagePage 313 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
