TPS StaffProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of Jan. 8-14, 2024.January 12, 2024WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Jan. 8, 2024.January 11, 2024Supplier UpdatesMEMA announces international shipping partnership to support supply chainMEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association and Gemini Shippers Association have announced a strategic partnership aimed at offering top tier international transportation procurement services to the automotive OEM and aftermarket supplier industries.January 11, 2024Mergers & AcquisitionsPSI announces integration of TST“This structural change will improve our ability to support our customers while bolstering the available resources to continue our growth. We remain committed to our OEM and end-user customers in the RV market under the ‘TST’ brand,” says Tim Musgrave.January 11, 2024Battery electricLion nets $38 million in latest round of EPA funding"The ongoing investment from the federal government for cleaner school buses will tangibly contribute to the well-being of our children and communities," says Nicolas Brunet, president of Lion.January 11, 2024Outlook and BenchmarkingACT forecasting imminent build cutsACT Research announced Thursday the convergence of continued strong build rates, a fading U.S. tractor sales trend and early in the year sales seasonality risk a Class 8 inventory surge in the first quarter that could lead to a slowdown in production.January 11, 2024New product releasesValvoline unveils Restore & Protect engine clean-up oil“We are thrilled to introduce Valvoline Restore & Protect on a global scale,” says Jamal Muashsher, president and CEO of Valvoline Global. “This product truly redefines what motor oil can achieve and positively impacts consumers and customers.”January 10, 2024IndicatorsWork Truck Solutions publishes 2023 market sales analysisWork Truck Solutions says the commercial vehicle market has seen remarkable changes over the recent years, but for informed stakeholders, most post-pandemic trends have not been completely unforeseen.January 10, 2024Mergers & AcquisitionsMulti Parts acquires American Chrome Company"This is a great day for everyone at ACC. MPS' best-in-class ability to engineer mechanical, electrical and electronic parts for every vehicle type is going to supercharge our ability to bring new products and services to our customers," says Linda Hou.January 9, 2024Battery electricDetroit Manufacturing, InductEV partner for wireless charging solutions"Our complementary areas of expertise will enable us to meet the growing demand from commercial fleet owners and operators, as well as intermodal facilities and ports, for our advanced, AI-managed wireless charging system," says Barry Libert, InductEV.January 9, 2024Previous PagePage 198 of 1590Next PageTop StoriesIndustryEPA won't delay 2027 NOx rule, but plans 'major changes'The EPA says it will maintain its 2027 NOx timeline, citing a need to protect health and avoid market distortions.Mergers & AcquisitionsTLG acquires eight storesOutlook and BenchmarkingFTR sees further slowing in economy entering 2026Class 7-8October truck orders fall despite month’s historic strengthCommentaryHere’s what I’m hearing about the market
