TPS StaffWorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Oct. 7, 2024.October 11, 2024Outlook and BenchmarkingNew report looks at growth rates of U.S., global truck marketsMarket research and competitive intelligence provider Fact.MR reports the global heavy-duty truck market is approximated at a value of $194.82 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $305.46 billion by 2034.October 10, 2024FinanceAccuride to reorganize North American businessRestructuring will improve operational efficiency and reduce Accuride's funded debt, it says.October 10, 2024Battery electricNikola adds dealer location in CaliforniaThe dealership, located at 14578 Valley Boulevard in Fontana, will sell both Nikola Class 8 trucks – battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric and assist customers with securing local, state and federal incentives.October 10, 2024New product releasesHankook Tire launches tire for car haulersHankook Tire introduces SmartLine AL50 truck bus and radial (TBR) tire designed for car haulers.October 9, 2024New product releasesBendPak releases new two-post lift seriesBendPak has expanded its AP Series two-post lifts with new 16,000- and 20,000-lb., capacity models.October 9, 2024TelematicsPhillips Connect, Platform Science announce partnershipPlatform Science, the creator of leading edge application platform for transportation, Virtual Vehicle, has announced a partnership with Phillips Connect.October 9, 2024Battery electricVolvo dealers earn EV certificationsVolvo Trucks' 570 Class 8 battery electric trucks have more EV certified dealerships to turn to for service and support.October 9, 2024WorkforceThe Pete Store supporting Hurricane Helene relief effortsThe Pete Store has opened its Asheville, N.C., facility to serve as a base for First Response Team of America (FRTA) during the ongoing relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene.October 8, 2024IndustryNTEA, SEMA file lawsuit against ACF regulationsNTEA and the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) have filed suit in the U.S. District Court’s Eastern District of California against the California Air Resources Board (CARB) regarding its Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulations.October 8, 2024Previous PagePage 131 of 1610Next PageTop StoriesIndustryEPA eliminates basis for GHG emission regsEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin has revoked the scientific report that has served as the bedrock for regulation against climate change — including Phase 3 GHG regulations.Health & wellnessRising health care costs a major obstacle for small businessesEquipmentBill introduced in Congress to require side underride guardsIndustryATD focused on FET, Right to Repair in year aheadClass 7-8Truck orders up more than 20% in January
