First Brands Group acquires Raybestos, Luberfiner brands
CLEVELAND, Ohio – First Brands Group has acquired the Raybestos and Luberfiner brands to its portfolio, through its acquisitions of Brake Parts Inc., and Champion Laboratories. The company, formerly known as Trico Group, said the acquisitions are effec…
Kraus stepping down from HDMA helm
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Heavy-Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) – the commercial vehicle division of the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) — is looking for a new leader. Tim Kraus has announced he will step down as president…
Motion acquires TRC Hydraulics
DIEPPE, N.B. – Motion Industries, a subsidiary of Genuine Parts Companies, has acquired TRC Hydraulics – a supplier of hydraulic products and services in Atlantic Canada. TRC Hydraulics has been in business since 1986, and last year had expanded into t…
TFI International buys Keith Hall & Sons Transport
BURFORD, Ont. – TFI International has acquired Keith Hall & Sons Transport, a family-run hauler of liquid and dry foods and general freight. TFI’s latest addition generates about $30 million in annual revenue, and has more than 100 full-time compan…
Truck stops among businesses requiring masks for entry
Yet another major truck stop chain has announced it will require customers and others to wear mace masks when entering their stores. The TravelCenters of America Friday, July 24, confirmed it is adopting a recommendation from NATSO, the truck stop trad…
Inclement Weather: Is Your Fleet Ready?
Driving too fast for road or weather conditions accounts for 23% of truck crashes. SmartSense for Speeding for Conditions addresses this problem by providing actionable insight so fleets can monitor and notify drivers of unsafe conditions – in real tim…
Nikola Could Roll Electric Trucks Off the Line by Late 2021
Electric heavy-duty trucks – including a Euro-style high cabover for the North American market – could begin driving off the assembly line at Nikola’s new Coolidge, Arizona, manufacturing facility in as little as 12-14 months, albeit in hand-built, ver…
HDMA President Set to Retire
After 16 years as president and COO of the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association, Tim Kraus has decided to step down at the end of February 2021. An active search is currently underway for his successor.
SelecTrucks Opens New Center in Chattanooga
SelecTrucks’ newest location, SelecTrucks of Chattanooga, is the third center to open this year and the 29th store in its network.
FTC files lawsuit against another small-business lender
A leading provider of a type of small-business funding that has caused problems for small motor carriers — the merchant cash advance — deceived clients and cheated them out of millions of dollars, says a federal lawsuit.