TPS StaffTrailersACT says 'expect backlogs to contract' in trailer marketACT Research finalized its May trailer order number to 19,445 units on Thursday, down just 0.8 percent from April and 93 percent higher than May 2021.June 23, 2022Battery electricMack and Volvo's Certified EV dealer networks add Massachusetts facilityBallard Truck Center in Tewksbury, Mass., is now a Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealer and is equipped to service and support the Mack LR Electric and Volvo VNR Electric, the OEMs announced Thursday.June 23, 2022EquipmentCVSA Brake Safety Blitz forces nearly 1,300 vehicles out of serviceNearly 1,300 commercial motor vehicles were removed from service with brake-related critical vehicle inspection item violations during an unannounced Brake Safety Day inspection blitz in April, CVSA reports.June 23, 2022Mergers & AcquisitionsRV Retailer adds two locationsRV Retailer Thursday announced the acquisition of A&S RV Centers with two locations in Auburn Hills and Midland, Mich.June 23, 2022Class 3-6Isuzu showcases collaboration with Allison and CumminsAllison Transmission, Isuzu, and Cummins recently hosted a drive event to showcase the new Isuzu F-Series Class 6 FTR and new Class 6 and 7 FVR trucks, exclusively equipped with Allison’s Rugged Duty Series transmissions and Cummins B6.7 engine.June 22, 2022VocationalNTEA opens registration for Commercial Vehicle Upfitting SummitNTEA, the Association for the work truck industry, announces work truck industry chassis manufacturers will gather Sept. 13-14, 2022, at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Sandusky, Ohio, for the 2022 Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit.June 22, 2022Supplier UpdatesKenworth holds truck parade in OhioThe Kenworth Class 8 truck assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio, recently hosted its inaugural Kenworth truck parade in downtown Chillicothe.June 22, 2022Supplier UpdatesSnow and ice control company Western Products updates websiteWestern Products, a leading manufacturer of snow and ice control equipment, has announced the launch of its new and improved website.June 22, 2022Supplier UpdatesMeritor adds spec'ing tool to Driveshaft on DemandMeritor has announced an online tool to streamline its 24-hour Driveshaft on Demand (DOD) program, enabling customers to quickly and efficiently identify and order replacement driveshaft products from MeritorPartsXpress.com.June 22, 2022Mergers & AcquisitionsParts for Trucks adds private equity backerParts for Trucks has partnered with private equity firm SeaFort Capital to help support its expansion strategies. The news was first announced on June 2.June 21, 2022Previous PagePage 362 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
