TPS StaffNew product releasesOptronics' new LED combo lampsOptronics International introduces its uniquely styled STLW and STL FusionX family of combination stop, tail, turn, backup and warning lights.August 26, 2022Growth strategiesMHC moves dealership location in TexasMurphy-Hoffman Company (MHC) announced Thursday its truck dealership in Edgecliff Village, Texas, has moved to a new facility off I-35 to better serve employees and customers.August 26, 2022Business operationsPhaseZero debuts CxAnalytics 1.0 platformPhaseZero this week introduced CxAnalytics 1.0, a new leadership analytics platform that integrates enterprise-wide data, providing business managers with valuable insights to drive high-impact, fact-based decisions that boost online sales.August 26, 2022WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Aug. 22, 2022.August 26, 2022Battery electricWest Michigan International opens Michigan’s first public CV charging stationWest Michigan International announced the grand opening of Michigan’s first public electric commercial vehicle charging station at its Kalamazoo location.August 25, 2022Supplier UpdatesBridgestone announces expansion to Tennessee tire plantBridgestone Americas has announced a major expansion and modernization of its Warren County, Tenn.,Truck and Bus Radial (TBR) Tire Plant located in Morrison. The $550 million investment will add 380 new jobs, the company says.August 25, 2022Business operationsProcede Software excited about upcoming sold out conferenceProcede Software Wednesday announced record-breaking attendance at the now sold-out 2022 Procede Software Conference (PSC).August 25, 2022ProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry the week of Aug. 22-28, 2022.August 25, 2022New product releasesTenneco debuts Champion industrial ignition spark plugsTenneco is launching a range of Champion industrial spark plugs known for their reliable performance and durability in industrial applications.August 25, 2022Mergers & AcquisitionsHigh Bar Brands acquires Viking SalesHigh Bar Brands, the parent company of Minimizer and Premier Manufacturing, is adding to its portfolio of brands by acquiring Viking Sales Inc.August 25, 2022Previous PagePage 343 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
