TPS StaffWorkforcePenske Truck Leasing announces top five finishers in National Tech ShowdownMore than 1,600 Penske technicians and customer service representatives competed in the nationwide event, which included timed, hands-on and written assessments.July 11, 2023Outlook and BenchmarkingACT updates 2024 equipment forecastACT Research updated its 2023 and 2024 Class 8 production forecast this week, announcing slightly higher retail sales and production volumes for both years compared to last month's estimates.July 11, 2023Service and repairMitchell, Progressive pair up with TruckMax"With Mitchell Cloud Estimating TruckMax, we can better serve our customers -- increasing appraiser efficiency and accuracy while decreasing cycle time," says Kevin Peinkofer, Progressive Commercial Lines' claims general manager.July 11, 2023IndustryCongressman tours Four Star FreightlinerFour Star Freightliner welcomed Rep. Barry Moore (R) to its Dothan, Ala., location on July 6. Four Star's leadership team, headed by Dealer Principal Jerry Kocan, met with the congressman to discuss a variety of issues.July 10, 2023WorkforceAdvantage Truck Group tech earns top spot at DTNA Technician Skills Competition"Collin's commitment to expanding and refining his skills is reflected in his level of expertise and the service he brings to our customers every day," says Kevin Holmes, ATG president and CEO.July 10, 2023Trucks & TrailersDiesel Technology Forum: More than half of commercial diesel trucks are near-zero emissions"Nearly 7 million new technology diesel trucks are on the roads, delivering our goods and services with near-zero emissions," says Allen Schaeffer, DTF executive director.July 10, 2023Hydrogen fuel cellHyzon moves closer to release of 200KW fuel cell systemHyzon Motors announced Monday the successful completion and factory acceptance testing of the first nine single-stack 200kW Fuel Cell System (FCS) B-samples at its production and innovation center in Bolingbrook, Ill.July 10, 2023EquipmentRecall report: Potential u-bolt detachment leads to Hino recallThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).July 10, 2023EquipmentComment period opens for automatic emergency braking mandate proposalFMCSA and NHTSA are now accepting comments on a proposal that, if finalized, would mandate automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems on trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 lb.July 7, 2023WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of July 3, 2023.July 7, 2023Previous PagePage 231 of 1575Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentTrump announces 25% tariffs on heavy trucksPresident announces 25% tariff on heavy-duty trucks starting Oct. 1.Class 7-8Volvo opens order board for all-new VNRIndustryCARB proposes return to prior emission standardsComponentsChoosing the right valves for trailersTrailersTrailer orders bearish in August
