TPS StaffMergers & AcquisitionsBruckner's expands in northwestern U.S.Bruckner's Truck & Equipment has acquired Transport Equipment Inc. (TEC), adding three locations in the Pacific Northwest and expanding its dealer network to 41 locations across ten states.March 31, 2025EquipmentRecall report: IC Bus calls back nearly 7K buses, smaller recalls for DTNA, PaccarThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).March 31, 2025Mergers & AcquisitionsIndustry M&A activity grinds to a haltMarch was a heavy news month due to tariff and regulatory uncertainty and an incredibly busy month for new product announcements. It was not, however, a busy stretch in the transaction space.March 31, 2025Freight demandTrade war may bring an opportunity for freight rates"The significant private fleet prebuying in preparation for these rules in recent years is set to end or even reverse as tariffs hit, which is likely to reduce equipment supply."March 28, 2025FinanceNew bill to repeal FET hits Capitol HillA new bill to eliminate the Federal excise tax (FET) on commercial trucks and trailers has been introduced to Congress.March 28, 2025BusinessBendix celebrates more volunteer hours, donationsIn 2024, Bendix employees awarded more than $1 million in grants and donations and contributed 11,260 service hours to community initiatives.March 28, 2025Class 7-8Accelera, Isuzu to introduce new medium-duty electric powertrainThe new powertrain will be available on the Class 6-7 F-Series trucks starting in 2027, the companies said.March 28, 2025WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of March 24, 2025.March 28, 2025New product releasesWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of March 23-29.March 27, 2025ComponentsTrump confirms upcoming 25% tariff on vehicles and partsPresident Trump signed an executive order Wednesday confirming his plan to enact a 25% tariff on all new vehicles and parts imported from outside the United States. The tariff is intended to go into effect next week on April 3.March 27, 2025Previous PagePage 40 of 1569Next PageTop StoriesSuccessful Dealer AwardLearn more about Successful Dealer Award finalist Dobbs Truck GroupThriving in a large geographic footprint isn’t easy, but that’s where great character traits come in. Dobbs Truck Group is a national dealer group with a localized message.Outlook and BenchmarkingIt’s hard to find good news in an economic forecast these daysTrailersTrump's new steel, aluminum tariffs hit trailers, heavy-duty partsOutlook and BenchmarkingInflation biggest driver in rising parts sales to dateEquipmentInternational recalls more than 25K units, Ford more than 100K
