TPS StaffFinanceNew 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, 2025New product releasesRevvo joins Geotab ordering programRevvo Technologies, an AI-powered tire intelligence platform, has joined Geotab's expanded Order Now program.March 27, 2025Class 7-8Kenworth shows off W900 Legacy EditionKenworth announced earlier this month it would stop production on the W900 in 2026. Before production shuts down, the company will make 1,000 Legacy tractors.March 27, 2025New product releasesHofmann introduces new wheel balancerThe Hofmann geodyna 980L features a 4/5 arm star adapter, digital LED display and split weight mode.March 26, 2025Used trucksUsed pricing fluctuations make it hard to know what's nextClass 8 retail used truck prices suffered their largest month over month drop in eight months in February, slipping 6.2% month over month, ACT Research reported Wednesday in its latest State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks report.March 26, 2025Previous PagePage 41 of 1570Next PageTop StoriesComponentsHow to catch alternator failures before downtime arrivesCatching a failing alternator early can keep a truck from more expensive repairs and longer downtime.Successful Dealer AwardLearn more about Successful Dealer Award finalist Dobbs Truck GroupOutlook 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 date
