TPS StaffMergers & AcquisitionsRoad maintenance OEM Hilltip acquires Indiana truck bed company“We are now able to manufacture all our industry leading products in the United States and distribute throughout North America,” said Craig Sandmann, managing director, Hilltip North America.October 31, 2022New product releasesMilwaukee's new bandfiles for shop techsMilwaukee Tool has introduced its new M12 FUEL Bandfiles, available in both 13 and 18 in., sizes.October 31, 2022New product releasesJohnDow releases trio of new products, including TPMS deviceJohnDow Industries is introducing three new products this week. These products include the Oil Container Drainer and the Static Grounding Reel under JDI’s Service Equipment division, and the TPMS Retrofit Sensors under JDI’s Dynamic division.October 31, 2022EquipmentRecall report: Daimler recalls 124K vans; Ford calls back 31K vehiclesThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).October 31, 2022ProductsThe new products introduced into the trucking industry in OctoberNew shop and diagnostic tools from DAVCO, OTC, NEXIQ and Snap-on; Yokohama and Michelin intro new tires; Dorman and World American expand aftermarket product lines.October 31, 2022New product releasesJasper announces availability of new remanufactured engineJasper says the 6.4L HEMI engine is covered by a nationwide, transferable parts and labor warranty of up to three years or 100,000 miles. Full warranty disclosure is available on our website or upon request, the company says.October 28, 2022Outlook and BenchmarkingTopMark Funding announces Q3 results"Even with the sharp rise in inflation and the rise in interest rates over the past several months, the TopMark team continues to perform and achieve against the most aggressive monthly transaction goals we've set," says Evan Lang, managing director.October 28, 2022New product releasesFelling Trailers updates drop-deck trailer modelFelling Trailers says its drop-deck Pan Tilt model has undergone design modifications to increase operator ease of use and safety.October 28, 2022Growth strategiesBendix expanding Mexico manufacturing facilityBendix says the plant will use highly automated manufacturing processes to produce two emerging, next-generation technologies: Global Scalable Brake Control (GSBC) and Global Scalable Air Treatment (GSAT).October 28, 2022Mergers & AcquisitionsEpika Fleet Services adds Michigan businessEpika Fleet Services Friday announced its acquisition of Fleet Mobile Maintenance (FMM), based in Detroit.October 28, 2022Previous PagePage 323 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
