Growth strategies: Page 2

General Truck Sales announces Mack and Volvo EV Certification

“General Truck Sales recognizes society’s growing interest toward alternate energy sources, such as electrified vehicles,” says Steve Bassett, president of General Truck Sales.

January 23, 2023

General Truck Sales, Toledo, Ohio

Blue Bird adds dealer in southeast

Gregory Poole Bus Sales & Service will now sell and service the full line of Blue Bird and Micro Bird buses in the Palmetto State. Gregory Poole is a third-generation, family-owned business which started to offer Blue Bird buses in North Carolina in 2011.

January 19, 2023

Blue Bird school bus

Training is the future of diagnostics, experts say

“There’s not a lot of opportunity for today’s diesel technicians to get continuing education,” says Tyler Robertson, founder and CEO of Diesel Laptops. “It’s a black hole."

January 17, 2023

A group of people speaking at a conference.

PacLease network continues to expand

PacLease continues to build out its network of franchise locations. The company announced Tuesday it added 21 new sites in 2022 alone. That brings the network up to 472 U.S. and Canadian locations.

January 17, 2023

NTEA predicts shallow, short recession for 2023

“Personally, I think we probably keep growing the first and second quarter (of 2023) and have more difficulty in the second half of the year,” NTEA Senior Director of Market Data and Research Steve Latin-Kasper said in a webinar Wednesday.

January 11, 2023

TLG breaks ground on new full-service facility

“We are excited for this new opportunity which would not be possible without the support of our customers and dedicated employees,” says LTG President and CEO Glenn Larson.

January 10, 2023

TLG Peterbilt - Dayton rendering

CSM adds TRP store in Florida

"Expanding the CSM footprint is critical, but only if it allows us to provide superior customer service, which this does. Florida is an important region for us," says Bill Kozek, CEO, CSM Companies.

January 9, 2023

TRP retail store

JX Truck Center opens new Michigan dealership

The renovated dealership, just off Interstate 75, offers parts, maintenance and repairs, rental and leasing and pre-owned sales.

January 9, 2023

Royal Truck adds sixth location, Utility trailer and rebrands

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. announced Wednesday Royal Truck & Trailer is now the full service Utility dealer for the entire state of Michigan and has rebranded as Royal Truck & Utility Trailer.

January 4, 2023

Utility Trailer full product line with reefer, flatbed and dry van trailer

JX Truck Center to open new Michigan facility

“JX Truck Center-Gaylord will provide customers with expanded services and a modern facility with amenities and styling that enhance the total JX Customer Xperience,” says JX Operations Manager Micah Herin.

December 25, 2022

JX Truck Center - Gaylord

Vision Truck Group certified dealer for Mack, Volvo EVs

“As a company, Vision Truck Group is dedicated to sustainability. The Brampton facility was designed to be safe, ergonomic and efficient," says Travis Brown, Vision's vice president of product support.

December 12, 2022

Picture of a glass and metal building with a Vision Truck Group sign.

Grote Industries expands Mexican facility

“The expansion of Grote Industries de Mexico underscores Grote’s ongoing commitment to embrace new opportunities and create the kind of industry-leading products that customers around the globe have come to rely on,” says President and CEO Dominic Grote.

December 8, 2022

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Ryder launches drop-and-hook trailer service

"Despite a severe capacity shortage in the U.S., Ryder is in a unique position to tap into a sizable pool of underutilized trailers through our vehicle-sharing platform," says Dave Belter, vice president and general manager of transportation management.

December 7, 2022

Trucks pulling into loading docks.

Fullbay now accepts fleet checks, cards

“This is an important development for the future of heavy-duty repair software,” says Fullbay CEO Patrick McKittrick. “Fullbay is constantly innovating to provide the best solution for commercial maintenance operations."

December 1, 2022

VIPAR adds Maryland distributor

“Battery One, Inc. began with a mission to provide customers with batteries at an affordable price with unmatched service,” says Jim Pennig, vice president of business development, VIPAR Heavy Duty.

December 1, 2022

TLG opening new Peterbilt dealership in Indiana

“We’re excited to be adding another TLG Peterbilt location to our network and become part of the South Bend community,” says Regional Vice President Mike Thurston.

December 1, 2022

TLG Peterbilt sign

Three keys for sellers and buyers during a business transaction

The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) experience, the process is rife with obstacles. Executing a mutually beneficial transaction with the least amount of stress possible requires preparation and careful decision-making by both sides.

August 14, 2018

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Looking to grow? You'll want an M&A glossary

Like any business, the mergers and acquisitions industry is filled with unique and particular phrases and acronyms that represent actions and processes of a business sale. Below are five of the most important terms.

August 14, 2018

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traffic in smog

Report: California will be allowed to set its own emissions limits

The White House reportedly will allow California to tighten emissions regulations passed by EPA, and enact them three years sooner.

International HX Series tractor in vocational application

Navistar launches integrated vocational powertrain

Cyberattack and data breach

Karmak hit by ransomware attack

Accelera cummins truck

Cummins launches new zero-emissions power brand

The 2023 State Of Heavy Duty Repair Report is here.

The 2023 State Of Heavy Duty Repair Report is here.

Learn how to move your used trucks faster

With unsold used inventory depreciating at a rate of more than 2% monthly, efficient inventory turnover is a must for dealers. Download this eBook to access proven strategies for selling used trucks faster.

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Heavy-Duty Maintenance Checklist

Maintenance is a critical part of vehicle upkeep—we’re preaching to the choir here, but you know what? It doesn’t hurt to repeat it at times. Check out our latest downloadable maintenance checklist and give it a whirl!