TPS StaffIndicatorsCommercial vehicle cancelations spike despite solid demandClass 8 cancelations have been at non-event levels since the month after the pandemic started. However, October and November data tell a new and different story.December 17, 2021WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment changes were announced to the trucking industry the week of Dec. 13, 2021.December 17, 2021New product releasesTen new shackles added to World American product lineWorld American has added ten shackles to its heavy-duty product line. All parts are in stock and ready to ship today, the company says.December 16, 2021Battery electricThree truck makers commit to EV charging joint ventureVolvo Group, Daimler Truck and Traton Group have officially signed a binding agreement to create a joint venture (JV) to install and operate a high-performance public charging network for battery electric, heavy-duty long-haul trucks and coaches across EuDecember 16, 2021IndicatorsUsed truck retail sales, average price, age increase YTDThrough November, activity is 10 percent higher compared with the same period a year ago, according to the preliminary release of ACT Research's latest report.December 16, 2021Growth strategiesDHL, TuSimple partner to scale autonomous trucking operationsTuSimple and DHL Supply Chain entered into a partnership to adopt, integrate and scale TuSimple’s autonomous trucking technology into DHL’s operations.December 16, 2021Supplier UpdatesFleetPride doubles e-commerce parts offeringFleetPride has doubled the number of parts the company has available directly on its e-commerce platform, FleetPride.com.December 15, 2021Mergers & AcquisitionsRush finalizes Summit acquisitionRush Enterprises has finalized its acquisition of certain assets of Summit Truck Group. The acquisition is the largest in Rush Enterprises history and expands the company's network of Rush Truck Centers to 125 franchised locations.December 15, 2021BusinessDexKo Global subsidiary Dexter announces brand strategyDexKo Global announced subsidiary Dexter Axle Company launched a brand strategy offering trailer parts and accessories through distribution under the Dexter brand.December 15, 2021Sales coaching/trainingPenske Truck Leasing dedicates diesel training labPenske Truck Leasing held a dedication ceremony at the Lincoln Tech campus in East Windsor, Conn., as the company branded a diesel training lab.December 15, 2021Previous PagePage 418 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
