TPS StaffGrowth strategiesKenworth Sales Company opens new facility in Idaho“We are proud to be a fourth generation business,” Kyle Treadway, president, Kenworth Sales Company. “We want to support and work with our neighbors in an effort to be good contributors to the community today and moving forward.”October 11, 2022Technician trainingPenske Truck Leasing earns ASE reaccreditationPenskePenske Truck Leasing has been reaccredited by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), following a rigorous review process. Penske is one of 45 organizations or institutions in the U.S. with an ASE accredited training program.October 11, 2022Technician trainingNoregon names scholarship winnersNoregon has announced the recipients of its Fall 2022 scholarships. Students enrolled in institutions that are part of the Education Program are eligible to apply for scholarships each semester.October 11, 2022IndicatorsACT Research slightly lowers market forecastsACT Research announced Tuesday it has slightly amended its North American commercial vehicle market forecast down this month, citing stubborn inflation and the Fed’s continued firm action toward bringing it down to its 2 percent target.October 11, 2022EquipmentRecall report: Four recalls lead to 16,000 callbacks for recreational vehiclesThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).October 11, 2022BusinessVIPAR Heavy Duty excited for upcoming IMPACT ConferenceThe conference will take place as planned, VIPAR Heavy Duty reports, as the city of Marco Island and the JW Marriott Marco Island property are making a rapid recovery after the recent hurricane.October 10, 2022Growth strategiesNew England Kenworth opens expanded, renovated facility"We’ve essentially got a brand new facility in an area where we can serve the trucking industry with much needed truck parts and service," says New England Kenworth Co-President MaryBeth Alosa.October 10, 2022WorkforceTrucking's monthly employment numbers hit two-year lowThe Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly Jobs Report on Friday, and preliminary numbers show payroll employment in trucking taking a dive unlike anything seen since the dawn of the pandemic.October 10, 2022BusinessBiden visits Volvo plant in MarylandVolvo Group North America last week hosted President Joe Biden at the Volvo Group Powertrain Operations facility in Hagerstown, Md., for National Manufacturing Day.October 10, 2022Battery electricTesla to commence Semi deliveries in DecemberTesla CEO Elon Musk Thursday night tweeted that production on his company’s “500 mile range & super fun to drive” electric tractor would soon commence with “deliveries” set for December 1.October 7, 2022Previous PagePage 329 of 1588Next 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
