TPS StaffOutlook and BenchmarkingACT Research updates Class 8 forecastACT Research announced Friday it has amended its Class 8 forecast for the remainder of the year. The company says its Class 4-7 forecasts were largely unchanged.June 14, 2024ProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of June 9-15, 2024.June 14, 2024New product releasesMilwaukee's extendable shop lightMilwaukee introduces the M18 Magnetic Extendable Boom Light. The new light delivers best-in-class maneuverability, allowing for light to extend into hard-to-reach places during tight applications.June 14, 2024WorkforceWho’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, 2024Previous PagePage 147 of 1591Next PageTop StoriesTrailersDomestic trailer OEMs request dumping investigation against foreign competitorsThe American Trailer Manufacturers Coalition has filed antidumping/countervailing petitions in response to imports of dumped and subsidized dry van and reefer trailers entering the U.S. from China, Canada and Mexico.Used trucksPrice slowly slipping out of used truck marketIndustryEPA won't delay 2027 NOx rule, but plans 'major changes'Mergers & AcquisitionsTLG acquires eight storesOutlook and BenchmarkingFTR sees further slowing in economy entering 2026
