TPS StaffSupplier UpdatesWork Truck Solutions announces another partnershipWork Truck Solutions announces a new inventory listing partnership with Holman’s small business division, providing Holman’s customers greater access to locate and acquire commercial vehicles.November 9, 2022Supplier UpdatesUtility dealer and trailer maker honored as top vendorsUtility Trailer Manufacturing announced Wednesday that Craftsmen Utility Trailer and Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company were named Dot Transportation’s 2021 Vendor of the Year.November 9, 2022Mergers & AcquisitionsFyda Freightliner nabs Western Star, yard truck operationsFyda has acquired Buckeye Western Star of Columbus and the Kalmar Ottawa business portion of Yard Trucks of Ohio, located in Cincinnati. The deal was finalized Tuesday.November 8, 2022MaintenanceAurora partnering with Ryder for autonomous truck maintenance“Teaming up with Ryder’s sophisticated maintenance team will help to unlock the potential of autonomous trucks for around-the-clock operation,” says Kendra Phillips, vice president of service delivery, Aurora.November 8, 2022Supplier UpdatesPhillips bolstering R&D capabilitiesPhillips Industries and Phillips Connect, under the leadership of Corporate Director of R&D Dan Forthoffer, are transforming their R&D capabilities to meet the current and future challenges facing vehicle operators in the evolving transportation industry.November 8, 2022Supplier UpdatesDenso introduces revamped aftermarket websiteEnhancements include a clean, modern design for convenient mobile browsing, as well as online access; streamlined tools for faster navigation; and a new option to locate Denso First Time Fit replacement parts, the company says.November 7, 2022Mergers & AcquisitionsData analytics, advisory firm acquires Rhein Associates“The rate of change in the automotive industry is exponential, and we are committed to expanding our expertise and continuing to anticipate our clients’ needs to guide them through disruption,” says Melissa Sauter, CEO, Escalent.November 7, 2022Mergers & AcquisitionsRitchie Bros. acquiring IAA to create global equipment marketplaceRitchie Bros. Auctioneers and IAA announce they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Ritchie Bros. will acquire IAA in a stock and cash transaction valued at approximately $7.3 billion including the assumption of $1.0 billion of net debt.November 7, 2022EquipmentRecall report: Brake modulator corrosion leads to recall of 218,000 DTNA vehiclesThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).November 7, 2022Business operationsProcede partners with DocuPhase“We are excited to partner with DocuPhase and bring our customers a way to simplify and streamline document management processes while increasing accuracy and efficiency, throughout the dealership,” says Larry Kettler, CEO, Procede Software.November 4, 2022Previous PagePage 321 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
