TPS StaffFreight demandTruck tonnage slipped in November“We continued to see a choppy 2023 for truck tonnage into November,” says ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. “It seems like every time freight improves, it takes a step back the following month.”December 19, 2023Freight demandACT Research gives latest 2024 freight analysisThe surprising strength in the economy in 2023 may provide less ballast for freight in 2024, ACT Research announced Tuesday, but supply contraction should propel the cycle forward in 2024, even if the broad economy slows.December 19, 2023New product releasesAFA's new engine parts and kitsAFA Industries has realized new engine parts and kits for Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit Diesel and Navistar applications.December 18, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsVelocity Truck Centers adds six locations in CanadaVelocity Truck Centers (VTC) announced Monday the company has acquired P & R Truck Centre (P & R), with six locations on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.December 18, 2023TelematicsNoregon adds new TripVision featuresNoregon has announced an update for TripVision that enhances the application’s preventive maintenance (PM) tracking by allowing fleets to add non-connected assets to their digital fleet.December 18, 2023Growth strategiesHDA Truck Pride adds Bayview Group to Canadian footprint"People and community lie at the heart of HDA Truck Pride. The Nagle family's remarkable dedication of over 50 years to both the trucking industry and the community of Atlantic Canada resonates deeply," says Tina Hubbard, president and CEO.December 18, 2023EquipmentNortheastern fleet popped for bypassing emission controlsThe owner and president of a trucking company in Rhode Island and his two corporations were sentenced in a federal court in Providence last week for violating the Clean Air Act by tampering with emissions control systems.December 18, 2023EquipmentRecall report: Trailer recalls for Great Dane, KeystoneThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).December 18, 2023WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Dec. 11, 2023.December 15, 2023ProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of Dec. 11-17, 2023.December 15, 2023Previous PagePage 187 of 1574Next PageTop StoriesIndustryCARB proposes return to prior emission standardsCalifornia’s Air Resources Board (CARB) has proposed new emergency amendments to its vehicle emissions regulations stemming from its battle with the Federal government over its low-NOx Omnibus and Advanced Clean Cars II rules.ComponentsChoosing the right valves for trailersTrailersTrailer orders bearish in AugustBusinessFree trade is dead; tariffs vital for government revenueWorkforceDon Reimondo receives CVSN President's Award
