TPS StaffWorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Nov. 20, 2023.November 24, 2023Freight demandTruck tonnage creeps upwardAmerican Trucking Associations’ (ATA) announced this week its advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 1.1% in October after declining 1.1% in September.November 23, 2023Used trucksACT provides update on October used sales“The past three months’ less-than-expected declines present mounting evidence of pricing stability. We expect lower prices through the end of 2023, with a return to month over month growth toward the end of 2024,” says ACT Research's Steve Tam.November 23, 2023Freight demandHas freight cycle bottomed out?With freight volumes, rates and tonnage all running below last year's peaks, many in the industry have begun questioning if, or when, the cycle will hit bottom.November 21, 2023FinanceSmithCo offering lease-to-own program for dump trailersSide dump trailer manufacturer SmithCo Mfg. Inc. announced Monday it has arranged for Amur Equipment Finance to provide a custom lease-to-own (LTO) financing program for qualified SmithCo side dump trailer customers.November 20, 2023WorkforceMitchell 1 profiles female shop owner's rise within service industryMitchell 1 has published a blog highlighting the career ascension of Emily Bradsher, owner of Oceanside Truck Service and Western Diesel in San Diego, Calif., as a means of recognizing women for their vital importance to a successful trucking industry.November 20, 2023Outlook and BenchmarkingSpeakers announced for HD Aftermarket DialogueMEMA and MacKay & Company have begun announcing speakers for Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue, which will be held Jan. 22, 2024, at the Gaylord Texan and precede Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 2024.November 20, 2023TrailersFTR confirms October trailer order boost“Trailer backlogs relative to production levels overall are in line with normal levels historically, but they vary notably by trailer type. The backlog-to-build ratios for van trailers are still elevated and should support current production levels.”November 20, 2023EquipmentRecall report: Parking brake issue leads to Hino recallThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).November 20, 2023ProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of Nov. 13-19, 2023.November 17, 2023Previous PagePage 194 of 1575Next PageTop StoriesClass 7-8Volvo opens order board for all-new VNRVolvo Trucks North America on Tuesday officially opened orders for its all-new Volvo VNR, designed for regional and urban haul.IndustryCARB proposes return to prior emission standardsComponentsChoosing the right valves for trailersTrailersTrailer orders bearish in AugustBusinessFree trade is dead; tariffs vital for government revenue
