TRUCKS, PARTS, SERVICE ™ Staff (TPS)Growth strategiesVIPAR adds M&D, dramatically growing network“M&D brings immense value to our organization. They’re a top-tier supplier for our network, and they’re top-quality diesel experts for our customers,” adds Jim Pennig, vice president of business development for the VIPAR Heavy Duty Family of Companies.April 18, 2024Trucks & TrailersPacLease names 2023 dealer of the yearAccording to Ken Roemer, president of Paccar Leasing, Dobbs Leasing continues to grow in both sales and customer satisfaction, achieving a 71% year-over-year increase in total vehicles in-serviced with PacLease.April 18, 2024TelematicsNoregon announces update for TripVisionNoregon is adding medium-duty vehicle support to remote diagnostics app TripVision.April 17, 2024New product releasesBettsHD debuts fenders for refuse applicationsBettsHD, a division of Betts Company, along with manufacturing partner Featherwing, now offers a refuse fender specifically designed for roll-on/roll-off trucks.April 17, 2024Mergers & AcquisitionsCustom Truck One Source acquires A&D Maintenance and Repair in New York"A&D Maintenance is a family owned and operated business and we saw an immediate cultural fit. The Fliegels have built a fantastic business over the past 30 years and we look forward to building on their legacy," says Ryan McMonagle, CEO of Custom Truck.April 17, 2024New product releasesVolterrex introduces new LED lantern task lightThe Volterrex LED Pro Lantern has four light settings, 4,000 lumens, and a spotlight configuration.April 17, 2024IndicatorsACT, FTR show drop in net trailer orders in first part of 2024"Net orders remain challenged by a backdrop of weak profitability for for-hire truckers," says Jennifer McNealy, ACT's director of commercial vehicle market research and publications.April 17, 2024Business operationsKarmak announces launch of mobile service app"In today's evolving commercial trucking landscape, efficiency isn't just desirable, it's essential. We're not just launching an app; we're revolutionizing the way technicians and service advisors operate with Fusion."April 17, 2024TrailersMAC launches aluminum drop center tipper trailer"TipperMax fills a critical gap in our lineup, offering a tailored solution for landfill-based customers and other environments that may prove challenging for a standard drop deck design,” says Bill McKenzie, president of sales at MAC Trailer Enterprises.April 17, 2024Documentation softwareOptiCat launches DataLive tool for manufacturersJNPSoft OptiCat has launched DataLive, an innovative tool that transforms the way manufacturers manage their product data.April 17, 2024Previous PagePage 4 of 1427Next PageTop StoriesOutlook and BenchmarkingGlobal shipping disruptions likely to continueThere was once a time, not that long ago, when the global supply chain was stable. Well, as stable as entity that gigantic could be. Steve Hughes said those days are long behind us.Outlook and BenchmarkingKarl Rove looks into past for insights on 2024 election cycleTrucks & TrailersVolvo to build truck plant in MexicoBusinessTimeline set to reopen Port of BaltimoreFeatured SponsorReport: The 2024 State of Heavy-Duty Repair