TPS StaffIndustryATD backs Republicans' letter on emissions standards“We commend Sen. (Joni) Ernst for her leadership on this issue, which is the top issue facing the trucking industry today,” said ATD Chairman Scott McCandless, and president of McCandless Truck Center LLC of Aurora, Colorado.November 17, 2022Growth strategiesPenske opens first LEED rental, leasing facilityAkron, Ohio, is home to Penske's first LEED-certified, sustainable rental and leasing facility.November 17, 2022TelematicsHDA Truck Pride, Diesel Laptops to partner“HDA Truck Pride is the largest independent provider of parts and services to the commercial vehicle aftermarket and together we can help an even wider range of customers," says Diesel Laptops Founder and CEO Tyler Robertson.November 17, 2022Battery electricOrange EV to move headquarters to support growing businessThe new facility will provide the company with the production and office space necessary to accommodate its rapid growth and is being designed to produce as many as 1,800 terminal trucks per year in single-shift operations.November 17, 2022New product releasesDorman announces new products for NovemberDorman HD Solutions has added a new group of sensors to its heavy-duty product line.November 17, 2022New product releasesMinimizer introduces new sleeper floor matsHigh Bar Brands is expanding its Minimizer line of custom molded floor mats by offering a mat for the sleeper area of the cab.November 17, 2022Alternative powerPenske Truck Leasing, Shell expand use of renewable dieselAll vehicles refueling at Penske Truck Leasing’s 32 locations equipped with fuel islands in California are now receiving renewable diesel at its pumps. Penske plans to expand its use of renewable diesel in other markets as supply increases.November 16, 2022New product releasesPalfinger launches new forklift lineThe forklifts are available have a 5,500-pound capacity and are available in four configurations: standard, standard reach, four-way and four-way reach. They can have 10-foot or 12-foot masts.November 16, 2022Service and repairNoregon releases major upgrades for JPRO ProfessionalJPRO is Noregon’s in-shop diagnostic and troubleshooting application for all makes and models of commercial vehicles.November 16, 2022IndustryTRALA files amicus brief in Texas v. EPAAll of EPA’s previous greenhouse gas rules under Section 202 had been promulgated jointly with the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration because there is a direct and universally acknowledged relationship between vehicular carbon-dioxideNovember 16, 2022Previous PagePage 318 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
