TPS StaffGrowth strategiesLove’s adds five-bay shop in MissouriLove’s Travel Stops is now serving customers at its third new location in Missouri, this year, which opened Thursday in Fredericktown.December 20, 2024WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Dec. 16, 2024:December 19, 2024TrailersACT: U.S. trailer backlog expands in NovemberTrailer orders were up 23% from October, but down 4% year-over year. For the first time in nearly a year, ACT says orders outpaced build rates.December 19, 2024BusinessTruckPro gives more than $100,000 to charityTruckPro donates $115,000 through TruckPro Gives Back.December 19, 2024BusinessChasing the Aftermarket set for Jan. 19Chasing the Aftermarket, held by MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers and the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Representatives Council, will kick off Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week 2025.December 19, 2024Service and repairHD Repair Forum registration opensThe HD Repair Forum, an annual event for heavy- and medium-duty collision repair, is now open for registration. It will be April 2-3, 2025, in Frisco, Texas.December 18, 2024Supplier UpdatesDana launches Spicer axle system for 2025 ordersDana Incorporated has announced the new AdvanTEK 40 Pro axle system, the next evolution of its distinguished 40,000-lb., 6x4 tandem axle system.December 18, 2024Class 7-8Class 8 orders indicate strong demand for NovemberFinal North American Class 8 net orders hit 37,200 units in November, ACT Research reports.December 18, 2024TrailersTrailer orders up in NovemberTrailer orders leapt forward in November, with FTR reporting orders up 42% month over month and ACT Research stating an increase of about 4,000 units.December 17, 2024Technician trainingTechForce Foundation releases 2024 tech reportThe Transportation Technician Supply & Demand Report sees increase in postsecondary graduates but still a critical shortage in diesel.December 17, 2024Previous PagePage 88 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
