Strategic Remodel Initiative slated to update 200 locations by 2028 Love’s Travel Stops recently launched its Strategic Remodel Initiative that will invest more than $1 billion in updating 200 locations over the next five years. On average, Love’s will invest between $2 million and $7 million per location. “Investing in existing locations is another […]
CEO Mike Duffy Appointed Executive Chairman in Planned Leadership Transition FleetPride, Inc., the nation’s largest distributor of truck and trailer parts and service provider in the independent heavy duty aftermarket, appointment Kevin Weadick as Chief Executive Officer. In a planned transition, Weadick will succeed Mike Duffy, who will serve as Executive Chairman and lead the Board of […]
Used heavy-duty truck inventory increased 36.03% YOY Downward value trends continued in March across Sandhills Global marketplaces. Used truck and trailer values have been in almost non-stop decline for a year, while used construction equipment values remained in a cooling pattern that began in Q3 2022. The most significant change in March occurred in used farm equipment, […]
MATERIALS INCLUDE RECYCLED PLASTIC BOTTLES, RECYCLED STEEL AND NATURAL RUBBER FROM U.S. DESERT SHRUB Bridgestone Americas has produced a run of demonstration tires made with 75%*1 recycled and renewable materials, including synthetic rubber made with recycled plastics and natural rubber*2 harvested from desert shrubs grown domestically, in the Arizona desert. The company has completed production of 200 demonstration tires and […]
Selling E15 during the summer months allows fuel retailers to diversify fuel options while lowering fuel prices for consumers and improving the carbon intensity of fuel NATSO, representing truckstops and travel plazas, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to authorize the summertime […]
Features Firestone’s deepest on-highway tread pattern and other design innovations to give commercial drivers extended longevity and excellent performance in wet and winter weather Bridgestone Americas introduced the Firestone FD694 drive tire designed to deliver exceptional mileage for long haul and regional truck applications. The new tire’s proven tread pattern and dependable casing work together […]
