TPS StaffOutlook and BenchmarkingPacLease: Company positioned for continued success in 2022In a strong rebound year for the full-service lease and rental market, PacLease saw industry year-over-year demand grow in 2021, the company reports.January 12, 2022ProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry the week of Jan. 10-16, 2022.January 12, 2022New product releasesDorman announces new LED headlamps, EGR coolerDorman HD Solutions has announced the release of LED headlights and a heavy-duty EGR cooler for certain heavy truck models and components.January 12, 2022Supplier UpdatesAllison Transmission reaches milestone with 1000/2000 Series transmissionAllison Transmission delivered its 2 millionth 1000/2000 Series transmission, a milestone in its history of providing transmissions for light- and medium-duty vehicles.January 12, 2022Growth strategiesPeterbilt dealer network surpassed 400 locations in 2021Peterbilt Motors Company says its dealer network surpassed the 400-location milestone in 2021 and now has the largest footprint in company history.January 11, 2022WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment changes were announced to the trucking industry the week of Jan. 10, 2022.January 11, 2022Supplier UpdatesStanadyne forms distribution alliance with Diesel ForwardStanadyne has entered into a strategic alliance with Diesel Forward to be its single central distributor of aftermarket diesel rotary pumps and related components in the North, Central, and South American markets.January 11, 2022Supplier UpdatesPSI extends distribution network, announces partnership with AuroraPressure Systems International (PSI) has launched a Dealer Direct Ship Program for its TireViewTire Pressure Monitoring System and accessory components through the Aurora Parts & Service Dealer Network.January 11, 2022IndicatorsACT Research: Omicron variant threatens Q1 manufacturing“It appears the industry will begin 2022 with still unfinished 2021 units. At the levels we suspect, this is an unprecedented situation," says ACT Research.January 11, 2022Mergers & AcquisitionsRV Retailer acquires Country CamperRV Retailer announced it is entering the New England market with the acquisition of Country Camper. The acquisition is expected to be completed in February.January 11, 2022Previous PagePage 412 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
