TRUCKS, PARTS, SERVICE ™ Staff (TPS)Mergers & AcquisitionsFleetPride acquires Wheelco Truck & Trailer"We do whatever it takes to win with our customers every day, and I'm very excited to join forces with a company like FleetPride that does the same," says Steven P. Stich, Wheelco's owner.March 18, 2024TrailersFebruary trailer orders outpace JanuaryACT Research announced Monday its preliminary net trailer orders last month increased nominally from January to February.March 18, 2024Mergers & AcquisitionsCustom Truck One Source acquires Louisiana service businessCustom Truck One Source has acquired SOS Fleet Services LLC, a full-service repair facility located in Alexandria, La.March 18, 2024TelematicsNoregon releases newest JPRO updateNoregon announced the release of a major update for JPRO on Monday, expanding its technician as a service (TaaS) capabilities.March 18, 2024BusinessWork Truck Week 2024 sets records"The commercial vehicle industry has taken ownership of the week and has made it the epicenter for showing off the best the industry has to offer every year," says Steve Carey, NTEA president and CEO.March 18, 2024EquipmentPaccar issues massive recall due to gear shifter connection issueThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).March 18, 2024Growth strategiesTRP network surpasses 300 locations worldwideTRP, Paccar Parts’ private label of aftermarket parts for all-makes and models of trucks, trailers and buses, announced Friday its global store network has exceeded 300 locations as part of its recent expansion.March 15, 2024TelematicsMEMA recognizes support from DOJ, FTC for vehicle diagnostic and telematics dataMEMA Aftermarket Suppliers applauds the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to the U.S Copyright Office for supporting MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers’ efforts regarding telematics.March 15, 2024WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of March 11, 2024.March 14, 2024WorkforceFour Star Freightliner holds successful women's retreatFor the third year in a row, female workers at Four Star Freightliner gathered for a retreat to strengthen their bond, increase their knowledge in essential workplace skills, and learn important life-saving lessons.March 14, 2024Page 1 of 1415Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentNHTSA safety committee eyes trailer underride retrofit requirementAdvisory Committee on Underride Protection will recommend rulemaking that any trailer built in the last quarter century meet IIHS ToughGuard standards, even if that means attaching a retrofit.Outlook and BenchmarkingCurrent market softening expected to be short livedClass 7-8Class 8 truck orders remain strong in FebruaryUsed trucksData showcases state-by-state breakdown of used truck sales volumesFeatured SponsorReport: The 2024 State of Heavy-Duty Repair