TPS StaffComponentsPaccar Parts names dealers for 2022 parts councilPaccar Parts has named its 2022 Peterbilt Parts Council. The council partners with Paccar Parts to empower Peterbilt dealerships across the United States and Canada to pursue successful business development opportunities.August 3, 2022Growth strategiesFyda Freightliner opening new store in central OhioFyda Freightliner will open its newest store in West Jefferson, Ohio, on Aug. 8. The new 180,000 sq.-ft., facility will provide more service and body shop bays, larger parts inventory, more parking options and expanded capabilities.August 3, 2022New product releasesDannmar debuts pair of two-post vehicle liftsDannmar, a BendPak brand, introduces two symmetric heavy-duty two-post lifts — big and tough enough to service pickups and loaded medium-duty trucks but versatile enough to handle cars, too.August 3, 2022Outlook and BenchmarkingDana reports Q2 net income of $8 millionDana has announced financial results for the second quarter of 2022, which includes sales totaling $2.59 billion, compared with $2.21 billion in the same period of 2021.August 3, 2022Growth strategiesMatthew Motors to sell Dennis Eagle refuse trucksThis will add to the Matthews Motors company’s already extensive product line of truck sales, maintenance and upfitting and automated fleet management services.August 2, 2022IndicatorsClass 8 NG truck retail sales increase 11 percent YTDFor the first five months of 2022, U.S. and Canadian Class 8 natural gas truck retail sales rose 11 percent year-to-date against comparisons of the same time period in 2021.August 2, 2022Mergers & AcquisitionsJX Enterprises announces two acquisitions, including online retailerJX Enterprises has acquired Total Appearance (TA) and Amcan Truck Parts. Total Appearance specializes in truck collision repair and customization, and Amcan Truck Parts is an online aftermarket parts retailer.August 1, 2022Mergers & AcquisitionsNikola acquiring energy storage technology company RomeoHeadquartered in Cypress, Calif., Romeo is an energy storage technology company focused on designing and manufacturing lithium-ion battery modules and packs for commercial vehicle applications.August 1, 2022Supplier UpdatesSampa opens new warehouse in ChicagolandSampa USA has recently opened a new warehouse in Romeoville, Ill., 35 miles southwest of Chicago.August 1, 2022EquipmentRecall report: Faulty awning on RV; Air compressor issue for Blue BirdThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).August 1, 2022Previous PagePage 335 of 1573Next PageTop StoriesBusinessFree trade is dead; tariffs vital for government revenueBrian Wild thinks tariffs are here to stay. As a free trade guy, he doesn’t like it. “I consider them wrong. I’m as anti-tariff as you can get.”WorkforceDon Reimondo receives CVSN President's AwardUsed trucksWhat’s next for used truck pricing, demand?Class 7-8Truck orders down year over year in AugustComponentsHow to catch alternator failures before downtime arrives
