TPS StaffMergers & AcquisitionsThompson Truck Group acquires Chattanooga dealershipThompson Truck Group (TTG), a division of Thompson Distribution, has acquired Lee-Smith Inc., a trusted leader in the trucking industry for over 53 years. The transaction was officially completed on Feb. 28, 2025.April 9, 2025Supplier UpdatesAlliant Power, HDA Truck Pride announce partnershipAlliant Power and HDA Truck Pride announced a strategic partnership that will expand the availability of Alliant's product line.April 9, 2025Outlook and BenchmarkingFTR opens registration for 21st annual conferenceFTR: Transportation Intelligence opens registration for annual conference.April 9, 2025WorkforceTRALA recognizes former Georgia trucking head, Penske VPTruck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) named its 2025 State Trucking Award and Steve Lawrence Legacy Award during its Annual Meeting this week in Doral, Fla.April 8, 2025New product releasesAFA releases overhaul kits for Detroit DieselAFA announces the availability of overhaul kit AFA-IFDD152817910, which fits Detroit Diesel DD15 GHG17 model engines, most notably the 472.910 model engines.April 8, 2025ComponentsFleet Advantage launches 'tariff readiness' programFleet Advantage has launched a new strategic Tariff-Readiness program designed to provide relief and support for commercial vehicle operations against price changes and supply chain uncertainty from new tariffs.April 8, 2025Supplier UpdatesTraxen's iQ-Cruise now available in CanadaAs part of Eaton’s exclusive global alliance with Michigan-based Traxen, this expansion brings the same fuel efficiency and sustainability benefits already enjoyed by U.S. fleets to Canadian customers.April 8, 2025Growth strategiesInland Truck Parts opens Louisiana locationInland Truck Parts & Service has completed construction of a brand-new facility and moved into the location at 6600 W. 70th St., in Shreveport, La.April 8, 2025Supplier UpdatesMitchell 1 launches updated websiteMitchell 1 has launched a newly redesigned website to showcase its suite of award-winning repair software and services that work together to help vehicle repair professionals simplify everyday tasks and gain efficiency in everything they do.April 8, 2025Growth strategiesMEMA Center for Sustainability to host workshop on Manufacture 2030MEMA Center for Sustainability will host Manufacture 2030 workshop on May 7.April 7, 2025Previous PagePage 76 of 1608Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentBill introduced in Congress to require side underride guardsCongress will consider Stop Underride Act 2.0, another effort to require underride guards on trailers.IndustryATD focused on FET, Right to Repair in year aheadClass 7-8Truck orders up more than 20% in JanuaryFinanceTrump’s Fed pick Warsh might bring more uncertaintyMarketPulseDealer, aftermarket sentiment hits closest point since 2024
