TPS StaffAlternative powerDaimler adopts Siemens’ Xcelerator for CO2-neutral transportSiemens Digital Industries Software announced Daimler Truck has adopted its Simcenter STAR-CCM+ software to develop next-gen, CO2-neutral vehicles.February 16, 2022TechnologyNavistar, Nauto partner to bring AI-safety tech to HD trucksNauto and Navistar announce an agreement to make Nauto’s AI vehicle safety solution available for new fleet vehicles or as an upgrade for existing vehicles.February 16, 2022Supplier UpdatesOptronics acquires new facility to expand corporate headquartersOptronics International kicked off its 50th anniversary celebration this week with the announcement that it will be moving its North American headquarters into a new 200,000 sq.-ft., facility on a 17-acre campus in 2023.February 15, 2022New product releasesKinedyne expands lifting slings lineKinedyne has expanded its full line of lifting slings to include new Type 4 twisted eye-to-eye lifting slings engineered to be tough, flexible, secure, and lightweight.February 15, 2022New product releasesWorld American adds nearly two dozen part numbersNew exhaust clamps, cabin air filters and clutch actuators are among the nearly two dozen new components World American added to its heavy-duty product line this week.February 15, 2022Used trucksRetail used truck pricing up 82 percent year over yearFalling volumes led to another price increase in the same dealer sales retail used truck space in January, ACT Research announced Tuesday.February 15, 2022Supplier UpdatesDana debuts simplified driveshaft ordering programDana Incorporated has streamlined aftermarket driveshaft ordering with a smart part numbering system for its Spicer ReadyShaft program.February 15, 2022Mergers & AcquisitionsGeorgia service center acquired by FleetPrideMTR Fleet Services supports customers throughout metro Atlanta and northern Georgia with outstanding service, including heavy-duty repairs, body work, and on-site maintenance services.February 15, 2022Technician trainingSKF introducing wheel-end training programSKF Vehicle Aftermarket is introducing its SKF Trouble-Free Operation training program at next month's American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) 2022 Annual Meeting in Orlando.February 15, 2022ComponentsRegistration opens for 2022 MERA spring conferenceMERA - The Association for Sustainable Manufacturing, has opened registration for its 2022 Spring Conference.February 14, 2022Previous PagePage 402 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
