TPS StaffWorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment changes were announced to the trucking industry the week of Feb. 28, 2022.March 4, 2022New product releasesAutomated reefer door solutionASSA ABLOY, a global supplier of door solutions for people, places and goods, announced the unveiling of the industry’s first automatic door for refrigerated trucks and trailers.March 3, 2022New product releasesFold-down van step and hideable ramp“Both the Van Step and Hide-A-Ramp are 100 percent designed and manufactured in National Fleet Products’ Buffalo, Minn., factory, in America’s heartland. Both products come with National Fleet Products’ three-year limited warranty.”March 3, 2022Growth strategiesJasper relocates North Carolina branchJasper Engines & Transmissions has relocated its Greensboro, N.C., branch to a location that shares its space with Weller Truck Parts.March 3, 2022Battery electricElectric Mack now available for orderMack Trucks announced Thursday its next generation Mack LR Electric battery-electric vehicle (BEV) is now available for order.March 3, 2022TelematicsCalAmp, Noregon partner to deliver remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance to fleetsThe goal is to blend data insights from CalAmp iOn fleet management software, edge computing and the cloud with predictive algorithms in Noregon’s TripVision diagnostic software.March 3, 2022Mergers & AcquisitionsAmerican Trailer World acquires Marius GaronThe addition of MGI to ATW’s distribution portfolio expands the footprint provided by its wholly owned subsidiary TexTrail Trailer Parts.March 3, 2022New product releasesAluminum roll up shutter doorThe company says unlike other roll-up and swing doors that require extensive assembly and time-consuming field installation, Diamond’s EZ35 Aluminum Shutter Door has a squared frame that is built exactly to customer specifications.March 2, 2022Alternative powerNavistar unveils NEXT Experience Trailer, announces tour datesNavistar has debuted its NEXT Experience Trailer to highlight the company’s commitment to lead zero-emissions technology adoption for commercial vehicles.March 2, 2022BusinessMichelin makes price increaseMichelin North America is announcing price increases across its brands for automotive, light truck and small commercial truck tires. Each price increase will increase on April 1, 2022.March 2, 2022Previous PagePage 396 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
