TPS StaffSupplier UpdatesSenator Ron Wyden visits ConMet foundryThe visit was part of an ongoing initiative of ConMet’s to work with and educate policymakers on innovative technologies in the commercial vehicle sector that benefit both the industry and the communities in which they operate.August 16, 2022Supplier UpdatesUtility plant hits production milestoneUtility’s Clearfield, Utah, plant hit the 300,000th trailer production milestone when US Foods purchased and received their 3000R Multi-Temp refrigerated trailer in June of 2022.August 16, 2022Mergers & AcquisitionsThompson Distribution acquires Landmarks TrucksThe official announcement was made Aug. 11, at Landmark’s Knoxville Location, though preliminary conversations were taking place throughout the second quarter of 2022 that led up to the acquisition.August 16, 2022MaintenanceCarrier Transicold announces more environmentally sustainable refrigerant on refrigeration systemsWith significantly reduced global warming potential, refrigerant R-452A will become the standard for new Carrier Transicold transport refrigeration units.August 16, 2022IndicatorsUsed Class 8 truck sales in July fall month over monthUsed Class 8 retail volumes fell 8 percent month over month, and were 47 percent lower compared with July of 2021, according to ACT Research.August 16, 2022New product releasesDorman debuts aftermarket productsDorman has announced the release of several new heavy-duty truck parts to the aftermarket.August 16, 2022Class 7-8Paccar to offer Cummins X15 nat gas engineThe X15N is the first natural gas engine to be specifically designed for heavy-duty truck applications with up to 500 horsepower output. The engine will include the integration of the Cummins Clean Fuel Technologies fuel delivery system.August 16, 2022WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Aug. 15, 2022.August 16, 2022Business operationsPlease help us by participating in the TPS reader connectivity surveyHello, readers. Please take a moment to complete a new TPS survey to help us discover the best ways to deliver the most relevant news, information and analysis for your dealer, aftermarket and supplier operations.August 15, 2022EquipmentRecall report: Navistar recalls 8,400 due to battery cable issuesThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).August 15, 2022Previous PagePage 346 of 1588Next PageTop StoriesClass 7-8October truck orders fall despite month’s historic strengthEven the month of October couldn’t turn around softening medium- and heavy-duty truck orders.CommentaryHere’s what I’m hearing about the marketSupplier UpdatesWebb, Dana agree to long-term partnershipGrowth strategiesU.S. fleet added carriers, reduced equipment in Q3Mergers & AcquisitionsFleetPride, TruckPro merging
