TPS StaffWorkforceRihm Kenworth hosts event to inspire, educate girls about trucking careersRihm Family Companies recently hosted a group of Girl Scouts for an educational event called “Trucks Are for Girls” at its headquarters. The event was designed to help educate young girls on the transportation and supply chain industry.April 1, 2022Supplier UpdatesBridgestone announces price bumpIn response to current market dynamics, Bridgestone will increase prices up to 15 percent on Bridgestone and Firestone truck and bus radials.April 1, 2022ProductsThe new products introduced into the trucking industry in MarchA bevy of new products were introduced in March, including diagnostic software, tires, fifth wheels, headlights and more.April 1, 2022TrailersMeritor attains standard position agreement with Extreme TrailersMeritor will supply MTA and MTA-Tec6 suspensions with its latest generation EX+ LS single piston air disc brakes as well as the Meritor Tire Inflation System.April 1, 2022New product releasesYokohama Tire’s 121T regional trailer tire now availableYokohama Tire’s latest commercial product, the 121T, is now available in the U.S. The 121T is specifically engineered for trailer use only.April 1, 2022Distributor of the YearTPS accepting nominations for Distributor of the Year, Successful Dealer AwardsTrucks, Parts, Service is thrilled to once again open the nomination periods for our annual awards celebrating our industry's best dealers and independent aftermarket distributors — the Successful Dealer Award and the Distributor of the Year.April 1, 2022Supplier UpdatesUpdated Jake Brake enhances Paccar engine lineupJacobs Vehicle Systems has upgraded the company’s engine brake on model-year 2021 Paccar MX-11 heavy-duty diesel engines.March 31, 2022BusinesseBay, bidadoo announce strategic partnership for equipment saleseBay announced this week a strategic partnership and investment in bidadoo, a leading online remarketing and auction company of equipment, trucks and capital assets.March 31, 2022Alternative powerCARB, CALSTART reopen incentives for clean trucks, busesThe California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) reopened to new voucher requests.March 31, 2022Business operationsOptiCat, JNPSoft launch new logo and brandingOptiCat and JNPSoft are launching a new unified branding strategy in concert with the broader TecAlliance Group, unifying their go-to-market approach.March 31, 2022Previous PagePage 386 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
