TPS StaffWorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of June 9, 2024.June 13, 2024Trucks & TrailersBlue Bird announces safety upgrades"Today we raise the bar even higher for student transportation by announcing the most comprehensive safety upgrades to our school buses in our history."June 13, 2024Battery electricLion Electric's heavy-duty battery pack meets certification requirements"This advancement underscores our dedication to excellence, reliability and safety, solidifying our leadership role in North America's transportation electrification landscape."June 13, 2024Used trucksUsed truck volumes buck seasonal trend, leap upward in May“Besides a soft freight environment, flat freight rates, and elevated borrowing costs, seasonality called for about a 6% decline,” says Steve Tam, vice president at ACT Research.June 13, 2024Growth strategiesDouble A Utility opens second location in Toledo, Ohio, area"Given this strategic location in Northwest Ohio, we are confident in our ability to provide superior service and support to the Utility network and its loyal customer base."June 12, 2024BusinessIC Bus announces dealer of the year, award winners"As we continue to transition towards electromobility, our dealers play an integral role in our advancement towards a sustainable future."June 12, 2024Mergers & AcquisitionsTranstex acquires APU manufacturer DClimate"We firmly believe that DClimate's APUs have the potential to become the industry standard. Their team's advanced engineering expertise aligns with ours, enhancing our product line with innovative solutions to further optimize our customers' operations."June 12, 2024BusinessTalbert Manufacturing announces 2023 dealer award winners"We would also like to thank all of our outstanding dealers as a whole for their continued commitment to representing Talbert's core values and being a true partner to Talbert's customers."June 11, 2024Technician trainingDana Aftermarket to host PERA engine sealing webinarThe Production Engine Remanufacturers Association (PERA) will hold "The Evolution of The Major Engine Sealing Categories" on Wednesday, June 19 at 10 a.m. Central.June 11, 2024Trucks & TrailersKenworth gets Paccar's new CARB-compliant engineThe new version of the Paccar MX-13 is available now for the T680, T880 and W990. Production is set to begin in the fourth quarter of this year.June 11, 2024Previous PagePage 143 of 1587Next PageTop StoriesClass 7-8October truck orders fall despite month’s historic strengthEven the month of October couldn’t turn around softening medium- and heavy-duty truck orders.CommentaryHere’s what I’m hearing about the marketSupplier UpdatesWebb, Dana agree to long-term partnershipGrowth strategiesU.S. fleet added carriers, reduced equipment in Q3Mergers & AcquisitionsFleetPride, TruckPro merging
