TPS StaffNew product releasesBandag expands wear life on new drive tireBridgestone Americas has announced the launch of the new Bandag B713 FuelTech drive tire tread, engineered to increase retread value for fleets.May 9, 2022EquipmentRecall report: Faulty axle steer arm leads to large Paccar recallThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).May 9, 2022Trucks & TrailersEmbark Truck completes winter conditions autonomous testingEmbark Trucks has completed on-road testing in snowy conditions in Montana, which was conducted to demonstrate the performance and safety of Embark’s Vision Map Fusion (VMF) technology in geographies that experience severe winter weather.May 9, 2022Growth strategiesPower Heavy Duty adds 14-location memberPower Heavy Duty has added Cleveland Brothers Equipment as the newest distributor to its network.May 9, 2022Battery electricXos, Thermo King to jointly develop battery-electric reeferXos, a manufacturer of Class 5 through Class 8 battery-electric vehicles, powertrains and charging infrastructure, has partnered with Thermo King to jointly develop a refrigerated commercial vehicle prototype that is 100 percent battery-electric.May 6, 2022IndustryFMCSA extends applications for leasing task forceThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is extending the deadline for Truck Leasing Task Force (TLTF) applications through May 13.May 6, 2022Growth strategiesRV Retailer opens 11th store in the CarolinasRV Retailer announced the grand opening of a new store in Charleston, S.C. This store marks the 97th store for RVR since its founding in June of 2018.May 6, 2022Technician trainingIngram State, Four Star Freightliner announce apprenticeship programThe pact benefits students in Ingram’s mechanics program, and is the result of a partnership with Four Star Freightliner, the Alabama Department of Corrections and the Office of Apprenticeship.May 5, 2022Technician trainingASE holding free webinar for diesel techsThe National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is hosting a free webinar next week for service technicians covering heavy-duty vehicle diagnostics, troubleshooting and aftertreatment diagnostics.May 5, 2022Service and repairTorc Robotics picks Penske Truck Leasing as service providerTorc Robotics announced Penske Truck Leasing will serve as the truck maintenance service provider for Torc’s autonomous test fleet.May 5, 2022Previous PagePage 375 of 1587Next 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
