TPS StaffTrailersTrailer backlog grew in DecemberA recent report from ACT Research indicates the U.S. trailer industry backlog grew by 3 percent sequentially in December, and ended 9 percent below the previous year.February 18, 2022Growth strategiesInland Kenworth – Brandon relocates to new facility after fireInland Kenworth has announced its Brandon location has moved into a new parts and service facility in Brandon, Manitoba.February 18, 2022ProductsWeekly new product roundupCummins releases landmark fuel-agnostic internal combustion powertrains; New parts from World American and Kinedyne.February 18, 2022WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment changes were announced to the trucking industry the week of Feb. 14, 2022.February 18, 2022Used trucksRetail prices surpass six figures as used market continues ascentThe used truck market set another milestone last month with retail Class 8 sleeper prices surpassing $100,000 for the first time in recorded history, J.D. Power announced Wednesday in its February 2022 Commercial Truck Guidelines industry report.February 17, 2022BusinessPeterbilt recognizes 2021 top performing dealersPeterbilt Motors Company recognized its top performing dealers with various awards at the recently held 2022 Peterbilt Dealer Meeting.February 17, 2022Growth strategiesKenworth of Pennsylvania relocates to larger facilityKenworth of Pennsylvania – Muncy has relocated to a larger parts and service dealership to accommodate the growing needs of local truck fleets, owner operators and truck operators traveling through the area.February 17, 2022Supplier UpdatesGreat Dane announces brand evolution, including new logoGreat Dane has unveiled a new brand evolution the company says represents its focus on end-to-end solutions for the transportation industry and a horizon defined by digital connectivity.February 17, 2022Mergers & AcquisitionsThe Stertil Group acquires lift company NussbaumStertil Group says the acquisition demonstrates its commitment to investment in providing vehicle lifting solutions to the vehicle maintenance and service industries.February 17, 2022Class 3-6Mack hits production milestoneMack Trucks announced has produced the 5,000th Mack MD Series vehicle at its Roanoke Valley Operations (RVO) facility, where the MD6 and MD7 are assembled.February 16, 2022Previous PagePage 401 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
