TPS StaffGrowth strategiesPeterbilt dealer network surpassed 400 locations in 2021Peterbilt Motors Company says its dealer network surpassed the 400-location milestone in 2021 and now has the largest footprint in company history.January 11, 2022WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment changes were announced to the trucking industry the week of Jan. 10, 2022.January 11, 2022Supplier UpdatesStanadyne forms distribution alliance with Diesel ForwardStanadyne has entered into a strategic alliance with Diesel Forward to be its single central distributor of aftermarket diesel rotary pumps and related components in the North, Central, and South American markets.January 11, 2022Supplier UpdatesPSI extends distribution network, announces partnership with AuroraPressure Systems International (PSI) has launched a Dealer Direct Ship Program for its TireViewTire Pressure Monitoring System and accessory components through the Aurora Parts & Service Dealer Network.January 11, 2022IndicatorsACT Research: Omicron variant threatens Q1 manufacturing“It appears the industry will begin 2022 with still unfinished 2021 units. At the levels we suspect, this is an unprecedented situation," says ACT Research.January 11, 2022Mergers & AcquisitionsRV Retailer acquires Country CamperRV Retailer announced it is entering the New England market with the acquisition of Country Camper. The acquisition is expected to be completed in February.January 11, 2022Mergers & AcquisitionsReviva acquires reman sourcing business to meet growing market demandNorthwest Casting Service, a Portland, Ore., company that specializes in remanufacturing and sourcing heavy-duty engines and components, has been acquired by Reviva, an engine remanufacturing company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn.January 10, 2022Growth strategiesNational Truck Protection Co. supports college athlete's charitable programNational Truck Protection Co. Inc. has announced its sponsorship of Big Man Big Heart (BMBH), a 501c-3 non-profit organization started in 2021 by current Florida State and former Notre Dame offensive lineman Dillan Gibbons.January 10, 2022Supplier UpdatesThermo King transitioning to more eco-friendly trailer refrigerantThermo King will soon transition to a lower global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant as standard in its truck and trailer units.January 10, 2022EquipmentRecall report: More than 70K Freightliner Custom Chassis, Sprinter vans recalledThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).January 10, 2022Previous PagePage 396 of 1570Next PageTop StoriesClass 7-8Truck orders down year over year in AugustPreliminary Class 8 truck orders clocked in at 13,000 and 13,200 units in August, FTR and ACT Research reported Wednesday.ComponentsHow to catch alternator failures before downtime arrivesSuccessful Dealer AwardLearn more about Successful Dealer Award finalist Dobbs Truck GroupOutlook and BenchmarkingIt’s hard to find good news in an economic forecast these daysTrailersTrump's new steel, aluminum tariffs hit trailers, heavy-duty parts
