TPS StaffOutlook 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, 2022WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Nov. 28, 2022.December 2, 2022New product releasesNew tool organizers from DynamicThe Dynamic tool brand has introduced a new line of tool organizers.December 1, 2022Battery electricMack, Volvo expand EV business with Pacific Coast Heavy Truck"We decided to become EV-certified so that we were ready to support our customers because it is clear the future of transportation, and trucking specifically, is moving toward electrification," says Pacific Coast's Ken North.December 1, 2022Service and repairFullbay now accepts fleet checks, cards“This is an important development for the future of heavy-duty repair software,” says Fullbay CEO Patrick McKittrick. “Fullbay is constantly innovating to provide the best solution for commercial maintenance operations."December 1, 2022Tires & TubesNew Yokohama tire designed for commercial vans“The BluEarth-Van All Season RY61 is perfect for smaller operators, as well as larger delivery fleets,” says Drew Dayton, Yokohama’s senior product planning manager, consumer tires. “That’s because the RY61 offers an optimum balance of long tread wear, exDecember 1, 2022Growth strategiesVIPAR adds Maryland distributor“Battery One, Inc. began with a mission to provide customers with batteries at an affordable price with unmatched service,” says Jim Pennig, vice president of business development, VIPAR Heavy Duty.December 1, 2022Previous PagePage 314 of 1589Next PageTop StoriesOutlook and BenchmarkingFTR sees further slowing in economy entering 2026Idling, if not sinking, economy will keep pressure on heavy equipment purchasing, FTR says.Class 7-8October truck orders fall despite month’s historic strengthCommentaryHere’s what I’m hearing about the marketSupplier UpdatesWebb, Dana agree to long-term partnershipGrowth strategiesU.S. fleet added carriers, reduced equipment in Q3
