TPS StaffWorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of June 19, 2023.June 22, 2023New product releasesKNIPEX tools release new appSearch more than 1,400 tools and tool parts from your smartphone.June 22, 2023RegulationsNHTSA, FMCSA propose new automatic emergency braking system standardGovernment says proposed rule could prevent more than 19,000 crashes, save 155 lives and prevent thousands of injuries every year.June 22, 2023BusinessDOT asks for comment on Equity Action PlanThe Equity Action Plan highlights work the U.S. Department of Transportation will undertake across four focus areas – wealth creation, power of community, interventions and expanding access.June 22, 2023Battery electricVolvo, University of Minnesota, Murphy, HEB conduct extreme weather testing on electric trucksThe project tracks Volvo VNR Electric engineering trucks with a six-battery configuration rated to provide up to 275 miles of range in the blistering cold and the blinding heat.June 22, 2023BusinessTruckstop, Carrier Assure partner for compliance"Our partnership with Carrier Assure enhances the depth of broker and shipper insights on RMIS by bringing predictive performance risk factors to bear in our users' core platform to help identify risk factors," says Julia Laurin, Truckstop.June 22, 2023BusinessNova Bus ending U.S. productionNova Bus announced Wednesday it is exiting bus production in the U.S. market. Consequently, the company has decided to close its Plattsburgh, N.Y., manufacturing and delivery facility by 2025.June 21, 2023Hydrogen fuel cellHyzon chooses Amerit as national maintenance providerUnder the terms of the non-exclusive agreement, Amerit Fleet Solutions will provide warranty repairs, preventive maintenance and support services for fuel cell electric vehicles upfitted with Hyzon’s proprietary hydrogen fuel cell powertrain.June 21, 2023Mergers & AcquisitionsCLA webinar to offer tips for transitioning business ownershipCliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) will hold the webinar "Internal or External: What Type of Business Transition Makes Sense for You?" at 11 a.m. CT on July 27, to offer guidance for dealer principals who are nearing the end of their career.June 21, 2023Service and repairFullbay's first conference a resounding successThe conference served as the commercial repair industry’s premier networking and knowledge sharing event and brought together various members of the heavy-duty industry to share and discuss everything relating to heavy-duty vehicle repair.June 21, 2023Previous PagePage 237 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
