TPS StaffBusiness operationsMitchell 1, FinditParts team up for parts catalogMitchell 1, FinditParts introduce heavy-duty parts e-catalog in shop management system.November 19, 2024Mergers & AcquisitionsStonepeak acquires Fleet CompaniesInvestment firm Stonepeak buys Fleet Companies, a regional trailer dealership and leasing company.November 19, 2024WorkforceATD announces new presidentThe American Truck Dealers (ATD) announces Jacqueline W. Gelb will join the organization as president, effective Dec. 9, 2024.November 18, 2024TrailersTrailer orders rose in October but below 2023 totalsPreliminary trailer orders leapt up last month, jumping 4,800 units to 16,900 units, ACT Research reported Friday. FTR pegged the orders as up 34% from September to 15,970 units.November 18, 2024EquipmentRecall report: GM trucks, vans hit by large transmission recallsThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).November 18, 2024ProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of Nov. 10-16, 2024.November 15, 2024New product releasesNew kingpin housing from SmithCoSmithCo Mfg., has introduced a patent-pending kingpin housing that provides longer life with fewer maintenance costs than traditional kingpin housings.November 15, 2024Used trucksUsed market turnaround could be imminentIt’s almost over. Steve Tam says that’s what the data shows. The used truck market has been soft for more than two years, stuck in the down point of its business cycle due to weak freight dynamics and overcapacity. But that might be changing soon.November 15, 2024VocationalComvoy, Routeway 360 announce partnershipComvoy has announced new partnership with Routeway 360, the preeminent provider of services for independent distributors.November 15, 2024WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Nov. 11, 2024.November 15, 2024Previous PagePage 96 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
