TPS StaffProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry the week of Sept. 5-11, 2022.September 7, 2022BusinessMEMA presents Triangle Award to OptiCat CEOThe Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) has presented the Triangle Award to Charley Johnson, CEO, OptiCat, LLC.September 7, 2022WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Sept. 5, 2022.September 7, 2022Growth strategiesWork Truck Solutions adds Manheim Vehicles to vehicle search toolWork Truck Solutions announced an addition to its Vehicle Acquisition Search Tool (VAST), adding Manheim as a partner.September 7, 2022Mergers & AcquisitionsTruckPro expands with Drivelines N.W. acquisitionTruckPro LLC announced the acquisition of the assets related to the operations of Drivelines N.W. Inc., owned by David and Catherine Lee.September 7, 2022New product releasesAFA announces new engine parts, kitsAFA Industries has announced the availability of new engine parts and kits for popular Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Navistar and Caterpillar applications.September 7, 2022Technician trainingDorman to hold on-vehicle training eventDorman Products has announced it is offering a weekend-long technician training event at its proving grounds facility in Colmar, Pa., Sept. 17-18September 6, 2022Growth strategiesVander Haag's expands into KentuckyVander Haag’s has opened its newest store in Louisville, Ky., located at 405 Maclean Ave, Suite 5D.September 6, 2022Supplier UpdatesU.S. Energy Secretary visits TEC EquipmentLast week U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm visited with Volvo Group leaders while touring TEC Equipment, the company’s first EV-certified dealership selling and servicing Mack and Volvo Trucks’ electric Class 8 models, in Fontana, Calif.September 6, 2022Class 7-8ACT's preliminary August orders show bounce back for Class 8 salesACT Research reported preliminary North American Class 8 net orders of 21,600 units in August. Class 5-7 orders were 18,400 units.September 5, 2022Previous PagePage 340 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
