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Outlook and Benchmarking
Distributors share what they need from vendors in MEMA survey
Independent aftermarket and commercial vehicle dealer executives appreciate the work their vendor partners put in during the post-pandemic supply chain crisis but there are still areas where those vendors can improve.
July 22, 2025
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Trailers
FTR confirms sudden trailer order leap
FTR confirmed Monday earlier reporting from last week that U.S. trailer net orders more than doubled month over month in June.
July 21, 2025
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Trailers
Trailer orders saw ‘surprise’ bump in June
Commercial vehicle dealers finally saw some good news in the order world Wednesday when ACT Research announced a rather substantial uptick in trailer orders for June.
July 17, 2025
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Daimler to ‘ramp down’ ZEV investment
Daimler Truck Holding AG announced its updated global strategy and revised growth targets for the years ahead during its Capital Market Day 2025 at its truck manufacturing plant in Cleveland, N.C., on Monday.
July 9, 2025
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Freight demand
Freight tonnage down slightly in May
Truck tonnage data was revised upward for April but down slightly in preliminary data for May, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) reported Tuesday.
June 24, 2025
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Trucks & Trailers
PacLease turns 45; celebrates 41,000 units in operation
PacLease is celebrating its 45 year anniversary this month. The company was launched in June 1980 as an extension and new service for Kenworth and Peterbilt dealerships.
June 23, 2025
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Workforce
TransAxle to close
N.J. distributor and remanufacturer will lay off entire workforce and close all locations in July and August.
June 18, 2025
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Freight demand
ACT sees extension of for-hire freight recession
The end of the for-hire freight recession depends on policy, courts and more.
June 17, 2025
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Freight demand
FTR outlines challenges for trucking capacity
"If this data is accurate, we're going to start losing a lot of small carriers unless we see an increase in spot rates or freight activity."
June 13, 2025
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Outlook and Benchmarking
Truck manufacturers' strategy report released
This 2025 Strategy Playbook Bundle provides a comprehensive analysis of leading industry manufacturers, offering in-depth insights into their strategic focus, key initiatives and future plans.
June 9, 2025
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Outlook and Benchmarking
Suppliers shifting optimism to 2026 amid tariff uncertainty
A MEMA survey shows commercial vehicle component suppliers are split on where business will go in the second half of the year but are beginning to see 2026 mostly as a growth opportunity.
June 9, 2025
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Outlook and Benchmarking
Carrier Transicold names top dealers
Carrier Transicold has named Atlantic Carrier Transicold the 2024 Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada.
June 2, 2025
Atlantic Carrier Transicold was named the 2024 Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada.
Components
MacKay & Company releases 2025 distribution study
Despite continued pricing pressures and parts shortages, the percentage of distributors turning to new suppliers due to availability constraints declined last year, MacKay & Company announced Monday.
May 26, 2025
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Freight demand
Truck tonnage falls again in April
"Unfortunately, a recovery that was expected this year hasn't transpired as the industry deals with a freight market in flux from tariffs and softening economic indicators."
May 20, 2025
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Outlook and Benchmarking
Truck sales dip 'close' to the bottom?
International President and CEO Mathias Carlbaum believes replacement demand will drive carriers back toward investment as the year progresses or stability returns.
May 20, 2025
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Outlook and Benchmarking
Daimler reduces market outlook for 2025 amid uncertainty
Daimler Truck announced its first quarter earnings Thursday, with sales and revenue totals down year over year due to uncertain economic footing.
May 15, 2025
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ACT sees growing concern for freight carriers
ACT Research reports current economic uncertainty has only added to its expectations that 2025 will ultimately be a challenging one for for-hire carriers.
May 14, 2025
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Outlook and Benchmarking
Policy moves change up investment plans in the heavy-duty aftermarket
TPS readers are warily watching the on-again, off-again tariff announcements from Washington, D.C.
May 13, 2025
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