TPS StaffGrowth strategiesTLG opening new Peterbilt dealership in Indiana“We’re excited to be adding another TLG Peterbilt location to our network and become part of the South Bend community,” says Regional Vice President Mike Thurston.December 1, 2022TrailersTalbert marks 75 years of groundbreaking trailerThe non-ground bearing hydraulic removable gooseneck trailers have undergone a series of design adjustments since their inception in 1947 to increase safety throughout the loading and unloading process by offering ample clearance and stability.November 30, 2022IndicatorsACT continues to tweak 2023 equipment, economic forecasts“Not only has the Fed telegraphed this aggressive stance, but economic data suggest the Fed has little choice. It is our view the Fed will continue on its course of tighter monetary policy,” says ACT Research President and Senior Analyst Kenny Vieth.November 30, 2022New product releasesWorld American adds Hendrickson replacement partsWorld American has added six replacement hanger part numbers for multiple Hendrickson applications.November 30, 2022Mergers & AcquisitionsTruck Supply Co. enters St. Louis market“Not only are we very excited to bring over 70 years of heavy-duty truck parts and exceptional customer service to St. Louis, but we’re also excited to have a knowledgeable and experienced staff,” says Edward Neeley, owner and president, Truck Supply Co.November 30, 2022ProductsThe new products introduced into the trucking industry in NovemberAlso released were Shell's 10W-30 full synthetic heavy-duty diesel engine oil; Minimizer floor mat line extension and AFA, Dorman and World American adding new part numbers.November 30, 2022Mergers & AcquisitionsMarket moves: Industry vendors announce strategic acquisitionsAfter two slower than normal M&A months in September and October, business bounced back with more announcements in November.November 30, 2022Battery electricTesla Semi passes 500-mile test, Musk tweetsWith initial delivery set for Thursday of an all-electric tractor that was originally due in 2019, Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Saturday tweeted that his long-awaited Tesla Semi Class 8 truck made a 500-mile trip while grossed to 81,000 lb.November 29, 2022New product releasesSweepAway push broom for trucksHilltip has released its new SweepAway push broom attachments for commercial trucks and other equipment.November 29, 2022New product releasesBlue Ink Tech updates air scale platformBlue Ink Tech, maker of the BIT ELD, has released the most recent addition to its BIT Full Service Platform.November 29, 2022Previous PagePage 315 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
