TPS StaffSupplier UpdatesDana introduces new purchasing option for Spicer carrier product lineThe company announced Monday it now provides two purchasing options for its new genuine Spicer carriers: the core-free option that requires no core deposit or core return and the competitively priced core-exchange option.July 18, 2022New product releasesNew heavy-duty wheel seals with warrantyAmsted Seals has launched the Endurance Series wheel seals for commercial vehicles.July 18, 2022Used trucksACT sees uptick in retail used truck sales but price contractionACT Research reported last week it saw preliminary used Class 8 retail sales volumes (same dealer sales) rise by 6 percent last month though price was down by that same 6 percent figure.July 18, 2022Supplier UpdatesWabash unveils first trailers with new rebrandThis reveal comes after Wabash announced a rebrand of the corporation, uniting its products and services, employees, customers and business partners as ‛One Wabash’ earlier this year.July 18, 2022WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of July 11, 2022.July 15, 2022ProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry the week of July 11-17, 2022.July 15, 2022Supplier UpdatesFontaine Heavy Haul becomes Fontaine SpecializedThe trailer business previously known as Fontaine Heavy-Haul is now Fontaine Specialized. The change was formally announced July 14.July 14, 2022IndicatorsACT Research adds mild recession into base forecastsACT Research announced this week it has updated its GDP forecast to account for a potential mild recession, but still believes there is enough pent-up demand, and built-up purchasing power among consumers, albeit mitigated by inflation, to support growth.July 14, 2022Class 3-6Class 5 walk-in van debutsEAVX and Morgan Olson have revealed the first look at their new Class 5 walk-in step van body design. Named Proxima, the body builds off Morgan Olson's reputation for durable and dependable commercial vehicle bodies, the companies say.July 14, 2022New product releasesDorman HD Solutions releases 12 new partsDorman HD Solutions has added a dozen part numbers to its heavy-duty product line. Nine of the new components are line extensions, one is a direct replacement and another is added coverage for one product line.July 14, 2022Previous PagePage 356 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
