TPS StaffWorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of April 7, 2025.April 11, 2025New product releasesWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of April 6-12.April 10, 2025Class 7-8Order boards open for newest CascadiaFreightliner announced Thursday ordering is now available for its highly anticipated fifth generation Cascadia.April 10, 2025Growth strategiesLove's adds location in MissouriLove’s Travel Stops has added a new location in Charleston, Mo., its 25th store in the state.April 10, 2025Service and repairRight to Repair gets bipartisan support in SenateCVSN applauds the introduction of the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill led by Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Josh Hawley (R-MO).April 10, 2025Outlook and BenchmarkingMack announces 2024 Dealer of the YearMack Trucks has announced Tri-State Truck Center of Memphis, Tenn., as its 2024 North American Dealer of the Year.April 10, 2025TrailersTrudell Trailer Sales changes name to Midwest Great DaneTrudell Trailer Sales announced a name change to Midwest Great Dane on Thursday.April 10, 2025Growth strategiesPower Heavy Duty adds Oklahoma operationWith a commitment to excellence and a customer-focused approach, Power Heavy Duty says NorthWest Bearing has established itself as a trusted provider of industrial bearings, filters and hydraulic components.April 10, 2025Mergers & AcquisitionsThompson Truck Group acquires Chattanooga dealershipThompson Truck Group (TTG), a division of Thompson Distribution, has acquired Lee-Smith Inc., a trusted leader in the trucking industry for over 53 years. The transaction was officially completed on Feb. 28, 2025.April 9, 2025Supplier UpdatesAlliant Power, HDA Truck Pride announce partnershipAlliant Power and HDA Truck Pride announced a strategic partnership that will expand the availability of Alliant's product line.April 9, 2025Previous PagePage 36 of 1569Next PageTop StoriesSuccessful Dealer AwardLearn more about Successful Dealer Award finalist Dobbs Truck GroupThriving in a large geographic footprint isn’t easy, but that’s where great character traits come in. Dobbs Truck Group is a national dealer group with a localized message.Outlook and BenchmarkingIt’s hard to find good news in an economic forecast these daysTrailersTrump's new steel, aluminum tariffs hit trailers, heavy-duty partsOutlook and BenchmarkingInflation biggest driver in rising parts sales to dateFeatured SponsorKeep Your Trucks Rolling: Driving Smarter Maintenance for a Stronger Future