TPS StaffEquipmentRecall report: Wheel end issue hits Autocar; Wabash has trailer recallThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).June 17, 2024Outlook 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, 2024Previous PagePage 166 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
