TRUCKS, PARTS, SERVICE ™ Staff (TPS)Growth strategiesOld River breaks ground on newest Louisiana locationWith construction already underway, Old River says the $10 million dealership is set to open in early 2026 and will specialize in selling and servicing semi-trucks, including Mack and Volvo.March 25, 2024Class 7-8Peterbilt announces customization options for Model 589Peterbilt announced the introduction of a full lineup of custom aftermarket exterior, interior and lighting Peterbilt Genuine Accessories designed exclusively for the Model 589 last week at the Mid America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Ky.March 25, 2024New product releasesTrailer connectors and adapter for medium-duty trailersStandard Motor Products (SMP) introduces Pollak’s new line of trailer connectors, adapters and accessories.March 25, 2024EquipmentRecall report: Ram recalls more than 12K vans for lighting issueThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).March 25, 2024New product releasesNew service body accessories from Buyers ProductsBuyers Products has expanded its line of equipment and accessories for service bodies.March 22, 2024ProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of March 18-24, 2024.March 21, 2024WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of March 18, 2024.March 21, 2024IndicatorsPrivate fleets continue to drive truck ordersACT Research announced its final Class 8 truck orders for last month. The company says its February total of 27,745 was 16% higher year over year. In the Classes 5-7 market, orders were up 8.6% from 2023 to 19,127 units.March 21, 2024TelematicsNoregon debuts next gen vehicle interface adapterNoregon says the next-gen adapter is compatible with all major OE diagnostic applications and aftermarket tools such as JPRO Professional.March 21, 2024TrailersEast introduces flatbed floor, tie down systemEast Manufacturing introduces its newly designed flatbed trailer floor along with its new tie down system.March 21, 2024Previous PagePage 2 of 1418Next PageTop StoriesGrowth strategiesGrowing government business is slow, but can be a steady stream of revenueOur experience with government customers is the same as the rest of our customers — service and communication is key," says Luke Todd, president of The Service Company.IndustryCARB working to align with EPA 2027 regulationsEquipmentNHTSA safety committee eyes trailer underride retrofit requirementOutlook and BenchmarkingCurrent market softening expected to be short livedFeatured SponsorReport: The 2024 State of Heavy-Duty Repair