https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/trucks-trailers/trailers/article/15838147/fleets-seek-transparent-trailer-dealer-partners-as-equipment-costs-continue-to-riseTrucks, Parts, Serviceen2026-10-21T19:44:42.000ZFleets watching equipment spend, looking for durability, partnershiphttps://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/img-4982.BjOwAR5Cs2.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Gerry Mead, left, vice president at Travel Centers of America, and Craig Albers, recently retired director of trailer operations at Werner Enterprises, talk during a fleet panel discussion at the National Trailer Dealers Association meeting.https://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/img-4979.8I652Fv3mT.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Four fleet executives sat down at the National Trailer Dealers Association (NTDA) Convention to talk about the trailer market and how dealers can help.https://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/img-4980.N7zKZKNm6n.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Shawn Miller, left, vice president of fleet maintenance at R+L Carriers, listens to Jared Dusharm, vice president of Armellini Express, speak during a fleet panel at the National Trailer Dealers Association meeting. The panel was moderated by Dave Saunders, right, vice president of sales at Florida Utility Trailers.https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/maintenance/technician-training/article/15838101/universal-technical-institute-opens-its-first-georgia-campus-in-smyrnaTrucks, Parts, Serviceen2026-10-21T16:01:27.000ZUTI cuts ribbon on new Atlanta campushttps://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/uti-atlanta.2CJhcW02uQ.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Elected officials and business partners cut the ribbon at UTI-Atlanta.https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/trucks-trailers/used-trucks/article/15838094/jd-power-used-truck-market-insights-for-october-2026Trucks, Parts, Serviceen2026-10-21T15:55:27.000ZTight inventory keeps used sleeper truck values firm, J.D. Power sayshttps://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/gettyimages-2290342537.VVlxcGKx5Y.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/screenshot-2026-10-21-at-104657-am-copy.VR00xPieKQ.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/screenshot-2026-10-21-at-104657-am.sb5CLxfCKi.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/economic-trends/freight-demand/article/15838084/truck-tonnage-index-rose-08-in-september-after-august-dipTrucks, Parts, Serviceen2026-10-21T15:08:57.000ZATA's Truck Tonnage Index up slightly in Septemberhttps://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/ata-september.0j95JaQy0p.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/products/supplier-updates/article/15838083/fccc-launches-new-rv-service-center-and-gas-chassisTrucks, Parts, Serviceen2026-10-21T15:04:55.000ZFCCC building factory service center; launching gas-powered enginehttps://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/fccc-factory-service-center-2.aXfKGvcCVD.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/fccc-roush-gm66-gas.W0WsghjzKR.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/business/growth-strategies/article/15838035/vipar-keynote-speaker-on-building-an-idea-factory-culture-todayTrucks, Parts, Serviceen2026-10-21T14:13:08.000ZVIPAR keynote speaker on how to make your business an 'idea factory'https://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/vipar-heavy-duty.QXx2G0s5rN.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/maintenance/components/article/15838005/judge-allows-epa-2021-mx13-engine-lawsuit-against-paccar-to-move-forwardTrucks, Parts, Serviceen2026-10-20T21:02:50.000ZJudge clears the way for Paccar MX-13 class action to go to trialhttps://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/model-589-72-inch-low-roof-sleeper.rwpth8kQ30.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70A class action suit against Paccar over its EPA 2021 MX-13 engine will proceed to trial, a judge in Washington says.https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/business/growth-strategies/article/15837960/vipar-heavy-duty-drives-growth-for-members-and-suppliersTrucks, Parts, Serviceen2026-10-20T17:46:30.000ZVIPAR Heavy Duty building momentum for distributor, supplier partnershttps://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/img-3085.sdz5DiMpML.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70VIPAR Heavy Duty Executive Vice President Jeff Paul speaks during the general session at the 2026 IMPACT Conference Tuesday in Marco Island, Fla.https://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/img-3091.qT6CLiBgdt.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/trucks-trailers/class-7-8/article/15837987/class-8-september-orders-drop-15-amid-regulatory-uncertaintyTrucks, Parts, Serviceen2026-10-20T16:22:43.000ZFinal Class 8 numbers dip, ACT blames regulatory uncertaintyhttps://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/class-8.csqE4j2vc7.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/class57.Xau4YRTkJg.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/granite-machinesilver-dump-daycab-construction-extendedsky.4xnVV4y7QB.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Class 8 orders are down year over year and month over month as regulatory uncertainty keeps fleets' fingers on the pause button.https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/business/growth-strategies/article/15837975/work-truck-week-2027-registration-open-nowTrucks, Parts, Serviceen2026-10-20T15:27:50.000ZRegistration opens for Work Truck Week 2027https://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/wtw26-exhibit-hall.2th0UvbtvS.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/trucks-trailers/trailers/article/15837965/act-ftr-september-trailer-orders-jumped-by-more-than-300-yoyTrucks, Parts, Serviceen2026-10-20T15:08:46.000ZTrailer orders up more than 300% year over year in Septemberhttps://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/us-trailer-net-orders-prelim-10-19-26.Y6gfSzdBK2.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/trio-of-trailers-on-highway.6aaYe2lLtx.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/dry-van-trailers-against-a-fence.bu4gO7Exex.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/business/article/15837934/daimler-truck-north-america-sues-former-employee-over-alleged-embezzlementTrucks, Parts, Serviceen2026-10-19T20:53:23.000ZDaimler Truck North America sues former employee for millions, alleges embezzlementhttps://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/24dt214-003.aQojdfTvgC.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Daimler says a former test fleet operations employee and his wife billed more than $3 million to the company fraudulently.https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/business/article/15837877/winnebago-industries-files-warn-notice-for-51-layoffs-in-iowaTrucks, Parts, Serviceen2026-10-19T19:54:23.000ZWinnebago laying off 51 employees in Iowahttps://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/ls-passenger78-campsite-awning-thrive18fbs-26-original-original.6mK4J9fN3T.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Winnebago will lay off 51 employees in Iowa, according to a state of Iowa database.https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/technology/telematics/article/15837866/paccar-launches-integrated-paccar-connect-telematics-platformTrucks, Parts, Serviceen2026-10-19T19:19:37.000ZPaccar launches connective services platform, Paccar Connecthttps://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/paccar-connect-logo-stacked-multi-color.9CB776CfWH.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/kenworth-paccar-connect-display.cPH4fwoFZh.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Paccar announced a new connected solutions platform, Paccar Connect, featuring an in-cab display seen in this Kenworth truck.https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/business/growth-strategies/article/15837864/csm-companies-updates-websiteTrucks, Parts, Serviceen2026-10-19T18:53:28.000ZCSM Companies launches updated websitehttps://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/screencapture-csmtruck-2026-10-19-14-45-54.xTGpXpMPNy.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/maintenance/maintenance/article/15837816/volvo-trucks-and-mack-trucks-roll-out-unified-service-contracts-combining-preventive-maintenance-and-powertrain-coverageTrucks, Parts, Serviceen2026-10-19T18:04:45.000ZMack, Volvo launch new service contract tiershttps://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/service-technician-motions-truck.Vq5TEUW7tO.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/parts-person-hands-part-to-service-technician.633LZjgx5X.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/mack.EeuhlHUDl8.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/regulations/equipment/article/15837772/nhtsa-commercial-vehicle-recalls-for-the-week-of-oct-19-2026Trucks, Parts, Serviceen2026-10-19T11:14:04.000ZRecall report: Kalmar terminal tractors get 'Fire Risk' warninghttps://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/safety-recalls.k6JV6y36kx.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/products/supplier-updates/article/15837756/westport-rebrands-to-aetherion-technologies-sharpens-focusTrucks, Parts, Serviceen2026-10-17T11:26:34.000ZWestport Rebrands as Aetherion Technologieshttps://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/aetherion-logo-tm.e4WmSf8edP.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/trailblazer-award/article/15837734/trailer-equipment-wins-2026-trailblazer-award-at-ntda-conventionTrucks, Parts, Serviceen2026-10-17T01:20:01.000ZTrailer Equipment wins Trailblazer Awardhttps://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/img-2010.wq6dXsPQVP.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70From left: Bennett Whitnell, Procede Software; Lucas Deal, <i>TPS</i> editor; Roger Swieburt, Trailer Equipment; and Mitchell Kositzky, Hendrickson, after Trailer Equipment was named winner of the 2026 Trailblazer Award Friday at the NTDA Convention in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/workforce/article/15837307/the-tps-weekly-trucking-employment-report-for-oct-12-2026Trucks, Parts, Serviceen2026-10-16T06:57:00.000ZWho's in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reporthttps://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/employment-report.sfo4wsgfla.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/workforce/article/15837610/kea-advisors-director-shares-strategies-for-building-dealership-cultureTrucks, Parts, Serviceen2026-10-15T20:01:41.000ZCulture is there whether you build it or not, KEA's Phibbs says at NTDAhttps://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/img-4960.RUJr6183zG.heic?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/business/growth-strategies/article/15837617/air-force-veteran-nicole-malachowski-inspires-trailer-dealers-at-annual-conventionTrucks, Parts, Serviceen2026-10-15T19:10:11.000ZFormer fighter pilot tells trailer dealers how to harness headwindshttps://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/img-4951.ZpN4sLarf0.heic?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Col. Nicole Malachowski says headwinds are tough but can be used to your advantage.https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/workforce/article/15837603/mark-colson-named-next-president-and-ceo-of-american-trucking-associationsTrucks, Parts, Serviceen2026-10-15T17:44:26.000ZATA taps Alabama Trucking Association leader as new president, CEOhttps://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/colson.qckQ3ddvtO.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Mark Colson will assume the role of president and CEO of the American Trucking Associations in December.https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/business/mergers-acquisitions/article/15837562/penske-automotive-group-to-go-private-in-163-billion-mergerTrucks, Parts, Serviceen2026-10-15T16:08:52.000ZPenske Automotive Group will go private in mergerhttps://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/images.7WNQEQ0tH7.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/trucks-trailers/class-7-8/article/15837565/atd-commercial-truck-sales-post-strong-q3-quarter-growthTrucks, Parts, Serviceen2026-10-15T14:30:24.000ZTruck sales post strong Q3, bringing market within range of 2025 totalshttps://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/volvo-vnx-300-dump.4PqLTuW1IM.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/screenshot-2026-10-15-at-92607-am.HAVObwYHhw.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://www.truckpartsandservice.com/trailblazer-award/article/15837479/tps-prepares-to-crown-fourth-trailblazer-award-winnerTrucks, Parts, Serviceen2026-10-15T05:00:00.000ZWho is up for our Trailblazer Award as the industry’s top trailer dealer?https://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/trailblazeraward-logo-final-01.LqN1mJbsc4.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70https://img.truckpartsandservice.com/mindful/rr/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/10/9rrmo-trailblazer-award-winners.7uhtCC2e6y.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70