TPS StaffBattery electricVolvo announces first two Canadian Certified EV dealersVolvo Trucks North America has designated two dealerships in Québec as its first two Certified EV Dealers in Canada — Camions Volvo Montreal and Paré Centre du Camion.February 7, 2022WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment changes were announced to the trucking industry the week of Jan. 31, 2022.February 4, 2022ProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry the week of Jan. 31-Feb. 6, 2021.February 4, 2022Battery electricLightning eMotors to be specialty manufacturer for General MotorsLightning eMotors has reached an agreement with General Motors to be the first GM Specialty Vehicle Manufacturer (SVM) to provide fully electric Class 3 through Class 6 commercial vehicles.February 3, 2022Supplier UpdatesMeritor expands pair of supplier agreementsMeritor has announced extensions of five-year supplier agreements with Paccar and Wabash.February 3, 2022FinanceMeritor posts positive Q1 earnings, led by commercial truck businessMeritor on Thursday announced positive financial results for its first fiscal quarter that ended Dec. 31, 2021.February 3, 2022New product releasesNew adapter can turn ratchets into high-torque screwdriverProMAXX Tool introduces its PowerDrive Hex Adapter, which converts any type of 1/4-in., drive ratchet (including electric, air, and hand), into a powerful, high-torque hex screwdriver.February 2, 2022Growth strategiesUtility expands dealer networkUtility Trailer Manufacturing has added Double A Utility Trailers of northwestern Ohio to its national dealer network.February 2, 2022TrailersWabash announces total corporate rebrandWabash today announced it has rebranded the corporation and its portfolio of brands under one, powerful Wabash brand that unites the company’s products and services, employees, customers and business partners.February 2, 2022New product releasesNEXIQ's J560 PLC adapter now works with WABCO trailer brakesNEXIQ Technologies says its new Universal J560 PLC Adapter now interfaces with all WABCO PLC trailer brakes.February 2, 2022Previous PagePage 405 of 1586Next 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
