TPS StaffProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry the week of Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 2022.November 4, 2022WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Oct. 31, 2022.November 4, 2022IndicatorsATD reports Class 8 sales up 9.5 percent year to dateThe American Truck Dealers (ATD) announced in its most recent Truck Beat report Class 8 truck sales are up nearly 10 percent through the first three quarters of 2022 compared to the same period last year.November 3, 2022Supplier UpdatesDiesel Forward changes name to Alliant PowerDiesel Forward has changed its company name to Alliant Power. The news was announced recently at the AAPEX/SEMA show.November 3, 2022Supplier UpdatesThor announces partnership with Harbinger MotorsThor Industries announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with Harbinger Motors, a best-in-class commercial electric vehicle company delivering proprietary, EV technology targeted to the medium-duty chassis platforms for the RV industry.November 3, 2022Supplier UpdatesGreat Dane names top 2022 suppliers"We are grateful to have an outstanding supply base and many key suppliers who had to make tough decisions this year and who went to great lengths to do whatever it took to deliver the components our manufacturing teams depend on," says Brian Sage.November 2, 2022Mergers & AcquisitionsRandon formalizes acquisition of Hercules trailersRandon Companies has completed its purchase of the North American trailer manufacturer Hercules. The move marks the entry of Randon Companies into a new market for the OEM business vertical.November 2, 2022Supplier UpdatesTurbo Solutions opening Dallas warehouseTurbochargers from the Dallas location will be available for same-day shipping or local pick up to Turbo Solutions' wholesale-only customer base, the company says.November 1, 2022Hydrogen fuel cellNikola announces partnership to strengthen hydrogen fuel cell capabilitiesNikola Corporation announced Tuesday it is now working with KeyState Natural Gas Synthesis to create Pennsylvania's first low-carbon hydrogen production value chain.November 1, 2022Business operationsAutoPower white paper offers strategies for surviving inflation, supply chain crisis“A Data-Based Approach to Surviving and Thriving in Today’s HD Parts Distribution Market” details four strategies heavy-duty distributors can apply to business obstacles posed by rising inflation, supply chain disruptions and general market volatility.October 31, 2022Previous PagePage 322 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
