TPS StaffProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of May 26-31, 2024.May 30, 2024WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of May 26, 2024.May 30, 2024Hydrogen fuel cellAir Products announces plans for commercial-scale hydrogen refueling stationsAir Products will build a network of permanent, commercial-scale, multi-modal hydrogen refueling stations from Northern to Southern California.May 30, 2024New product releasesMichelin X Works D retread now available in U.S., Canada"The Michelin X Works D retread is designed specifically for the construction, energy, concrete and logging industries," says Pierluigi Cumo, vice president of B2B marketing for Michelin North America.May 30, 2024IndicatorsACT: Used Class 8 retail sales slide continues"On a year-over-year basis, used retail prices were 17% lower," says Steve Tam, vice president at ACT Research.May 30, 2024Mergers & AcquisitionsM&K Truck Centers expands Ohio, Pennsylvania territory with acquisition"This expansion allows us to increase our capabilities and physical presence in the Northeast region."May 30, 2024New product releasesOTC releases new air/hydraulic bottle jacksEach bottle jack meets or exceeds the newest ASME PASE safety standards for portable automotive service equipment.May 29, 2024Outlook and BenchmarkingCDK releases 2024 Heavy Truck State of the IndustryCDK Heavy Truck surveyed 122 heavy truck dealership employees, asking managers and staffers about current, past and future challenges.May 29, 2024Growth strategiesTotal Truck Parts holds grand opening in FloridaNew, 50,000-square-foot parts and service facility opens in Port St. Lucie.May 29, 2024IndicatorsACT: Private fleet productivity weights on for-hire recovery"Evidence and anecdotes suggest private fleets have taken some volume from the for-hire market."May 29, 2024Previous PagePage 171 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
