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Parts for Trucks acquires Fleet Brake

"We're really excited to bring these two great companies together,” says Luke MacKenzie, Parts for Trucks president. “We think it will bring significant benefits to our employees, our customers, and our vendor partners.”

February 1, 2023

Harbor Truck Parts joins HDA Truck Pride

"The vision for Harbor Truck Parts fits hand in hand with our strategic focus and growth plans in the very large Californian market," says HDA Truck Pride President and CEO Tina Hubbard.

January 31, 2023

NTEA releases work trucks, truck equipment market data

The sixth edition of "U.S. Potential Sales of Work Trucks and Truck Equipment by Geographic Market" features data on 106 application markets in all 50 states, including 383 metropolitan areas.

January 31, 2023

Fyda adds Isuzu at Columbus store

Fyda Freightliner Columbus announces it is now an authorized full-service dealer for Isuzu Commercial Trucks America. This product addition enables the Columbus dealership to expand into the Class 3 through 7 low cab forward market.

January 31, 2023

Isuzu van bodies parked by a lake

Ancra opens new corporate headquarters

Ancra Cargo has relocated its North American headquarters from its previous location at 2685 Circleport Drive, Erlanger, Kentucky, to its new facility located at 1655 Worldwide Blvd., Hebron, Kentucky.

January 31, 2023

Ancra Cargo headquarters building

Thompson Truck & Trailer opens new Iowa facility

“Our team is very excited for a new facility and our customers have asked for this,” says Travis Thompson, president and CEO. “I am excited to grow our business and continue to serve the hardworking men and women of the trucking industry.”

January 31, 2023

Thompson Truck & Trailer Dubuque, Iowa, building

Dealers and aftermarket groups busy in new year

A flurry of business sales and expansions occurred in the first month of the new year. Dealers, aftermarket operations and suppliers all announced key purchases in January.

January 31, 2023

Mergers and acquisitions roundup

TA announces charging station deal with Electrify America

TravelCenters of America announced Monday it has agreed to partner with Electrify America, the largest open direct current (DC) fast-charging network in the U.S., to offer electric vehicle charging at select TA/Petro locations.

January 30, 2023

Electrify America chargers at a TA travel center

Rush Truck Centers expands in Missouri

Rush Truck Centers has acquired Scheppers International Truck Center, a full-service International dealer in Jefferson City, Mo. The addition expands the Rush Truck Centers' network to 11 locations across the state.

January 27, 2023

Goodyear lays off 500 worldwide

"Our fourth quarter results fell short of our expectations given a significantly weaker industry backdrop, particularly in Europe," says Richard J. Kramer, chairman, CEO and president.

January 27, 2023

Bergey's now certified Mack, Volvo EV dealer

"One of Bergey's core values is a commitment to continuous improvement, and we wanted our sales and service teams to be ready to guide our customers as they look to start that next step in fleet sustainability," says Mark Brown, Bergey's VP of service.

January 26, 2023

A Mack LR fully electric garbage truck.

TRALA announces keynote speaker for 2023 Annual Meeting

The Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) announces the keynote speaker for the 2023 Annual Meeting will be Josh Linkner, New York Times bestselling author and five-time tech entrepreneur.

January 26, 2023

GreenPower taps K. Neal as school bus dealer for Maryland, D.C.

K. Neal will be the exclusive dealer for GreenPower's all-electric Type D BEAST and Type A Nano BEAST school bus for Maryland and Washington, D.C. The company has three locations in Maryland and one in Washington, D.C.

January 25, 2023

A GreenPower Type A Nano BEAST in front of the nation's capitol.

Orange EV expands in Canada with new head of operations

Roberto Bragagnolo will head up the company's Canadian operations. He previously served as general manager of the world's largest Caterpillar dealer and spent two years with Export Development Canada.

January 25, 2023

An Orange EV electric truck.

Thompson Distribution expands truck dealer network through purchase

“Thompson Truck Group is thrilled with this new growth opportunity. Our family has been in the dealership business for four generations, but we are humbled by the Goodpasture family’s incredible 103-year-old legacy," says John Thompson, CEO.

January 25, 2023

International HV Series on a job site

PACCAR nets record annual revenues, net income

"PACCAR's excellent results reflect the strong demand for premium quality DAF, Peterbilt and Kenworth new truck models worldwide, record aftermarket parts profits and strong financial services performance," says Preston Feight, CEO of PACCAR.

January 25, 2023

A white Peterbilt 579 EV Class 8 truck with a trailer that reads 'Leading the Charge.'

Turbo Solutions now open in Texas

“We love Texas! Having our turbocharger inventory available in the region makes sense," says John Ferry, vice president. "The cost of shipping continues to sky-rocket and we want to provide inexpensive and fast delivery."

January 25, 2023

Turbo Solutions turbochargers on a pallet

Kenworth announces updated dealer council

Kenworth Truck Company has named its 2023 Kenworth Dealer Council members. The council features executives representing 461 Kenworth dealerships in the United States and Canada.

January 25, 2023

Kenworth truck in a rural community

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White truck going down long hill

Used truck depreciation intensified in December

With new trucks finally hitting highways en masse and dealers eager to get out from under excessive inventory by year end, the used truck market saw a large dip in price last month, J.D. Power reported in its January 2023 Commercial Truck Guidelines.

Mergers and acquisitions roundup

Dealers and aftermarket groups busy in new year

Cummins-Meritor better together slide

Cummins offers update on Meritor integration

GenNext has opened nomination period for its 4 Under 40 Awards

Weldon Parts wins 2022 TPS Distributor of the Year

Weldon Parts earns 2022 Distributor of the Year Award

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