TPS StaffMergers & AcquisitionsDoggett acquires Freightliner and Detroit Diesel dealershipsDoggett announced it has expanded its footprint in the Austin, Texas, region with new dealership acquisitions adding $120-plus million in annual sales.December 29, 2021Battery electricReport outlines the state of battery sourcing, supply conditionsCALSTART report covers factors affecting battery costs for the U.S. CV industry and offers an overview of battery sourcing and supply chain considerations.December 28, 2021EquipmentRecall report: Possible driveshaft fracture impacts more than 180K Ford trucksThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).December 27, 2021IndicatorsResearch indicates production capacity likely to remain constrained“It appears the industry is likely to begin 2022 with still unfinished 2021 units. If you have parts on all those ‘built, but not built’ units, some adjustment will be required to align your 2021-2022 output with reported and forecast data.”December 27, 2021WorkforceLongtime Point Spring leader passes awayWilliam F. (Bill) Ryan, longtime leader of Point Spring & Driveshaft, passed away Dec. 22, 2021, in his home, surrounded by his wife of 40 years Mary Sullivan Ryan and his sons Will (Heather), Sean (Julia) Mike, Orlando and Ty (April).December 26, 2021ProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry the week of Dec. 20-26, 2021.December 24, 2021WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment changes were announced to the trucking industry the week of Dec. 20, 2021.December 24, 2021Service and repairRegistration opens for 2022 HD Repair ForumOrganizers of the HD Repair Forum announced this week registration has opened for its 2022 event, set for April 5-6, in Fort Worth. The HD Repair Forum was previously held in Fort Worth in 2018 and 2019.December 22, 2021Battery electricUtilimaster producing Ford e-transit pilot vehiclesUtilimaster announced Wednesday it has worked with Ford Pro to produce two pilot vehicles built on the all-electric Ford E-Transit chassis for customer testing.December 22, 2021BusinessNATDA supports Wounded Warrior Project with partnershipNATDA is committed to supporting the nation’s wounded veterans through Wounded Warrior Project and its free programs and services.December 21, 2021Previous PagePage 416 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
