TPS StaffService and repairPacLease holds service and operations summitPacLease recently hosted a Network Wide Service & Operations Summit for its U.S. and Canadian franchises in Grapevine, Texas.June 26, 2025Class 7-8Latest Bendix Fusion driver assistance systems now available on Peterbilt 579sThe latest Fusion system is now available on the Model 579 with features such as pedestrian autonomous emergency braking, high beam assist, active cruise with braking and lane departure warnings.June 26, 2025WorkforcePennig to retire from VIPAR Heavy DutyVIPAR Heavy Duty announces Jim Pennig will retire from his role as vice president of business development effective June 30, 2025.June 25, 2025Supplier UpdatesHendrickson debuts Elastomers websiteHendrickson has launched its Elastomer Business Unit’s new website, a dedicated online platform designed to provide customers with an in-depth look at Hendrickson’s innovative elastomer component solutions.June 25, 2025IndustryWSTA files petition questioning validity of Clean Truck PartnershipThe Western States Trucking Association has filed a petition in California questioning the ongoing validity of the Clean Truck Partnership between CARB and truck OEMs.June 24, 2025Supplier UpdatesTorc bringing engineering center to MichiganThis strategic expansion will further accelerate the company’s productization efforts and tap into the region’s rich automotive and technology talent pool.June 24, 2025ComponentsMEMA sustainability partnership debuts resources for businessesThe Suppliers Partnership for the Environment and MEMA have released a new set of educational resources to help suppliers improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their environmental sustainability reporting and engagement efforts.June 24, 2025New product releasesWarning lamps from Buyers ProductsBuyers Products introduces a new LED Directional Arrow and a “plug-and-play” kit that strobes trailer lights.June 24, 2025Freight demandFreight tonnage down slightly in MayTruck tonnage data was revised upward for April but down slightly in preliminary data for May, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) reported Tuesday.June 24, 2025Trucks & TrailersPacLease turns 45; celebrates 41,000 units in operationPacLease is celebrating its 45 year anniversary this month. The company was launched in June 1980 as an extension and new service for Kenworth and Peterbilt dealerships.June 23, 2025Previous PagePage 32 of 1585Next PageTop StoriesGrowth strategiesU.S. fleet added carriers, reduced equipment in Q3As our newest recurring series, Mapping the Market will leverage active carrier and owner-operator data from our sister brand RigDig to show how the American truck fleet is evolving on a quarterly basis.Mergers & AcquisitionsFleetPride, TruckPro mergingTechnician trainingKeeping current on training builds efficiency, valueOutlook and BenchmarkingVIPAR Heavy Duty leaders tout resiliency, ingenuity for 2025 successOutlook and BenchmarkingWeaker North American market hurts Volvo Q3 earnings
