TPS StaffNew product releasesWorld American releases new hood latchesWorld American has added over 30 hood latches to its heavy-duty product line. All the latches are in stock and ready to ship today, the company says.June 16, 2023ProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of June 12-18, 2023.June 16, 2023WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of June 12, 2023.June 15, 2023Battery electricLightning eMotors begins production on electric work trucksLightning eMotors announced this week a production launch of its next generation General Motors (GM)-based Lightning ZEV4 work trucks.June 15, 2023New product releasesPhillips Connect debuts four smart trailer kitsPhillips Connect announced Thursday it has assembled four powerful IoT: Internet of Trailers kits, enables fleets of all sizes to seamlessly convert to smart trailers.June 15, 2023TrailersTrailer orders down again"Albeit against strong comparisons, demand is softening. In addition to the seasonally-anticipated slowing in orders, we’re starting to see increased and broad-based cancellations," says Jennifer McNealy of ACT Research.June 15, 2023IndustryBiden vetoes resolution to kill emission regsPresident Joe Biden on Wednesday vetoed a resolution that had previously passed the Senate and House of Representatives to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency’s Heavy-Duty Truck Rule that was announced last December.June 15, 2023Supplier UpdatesStandard Motor Products launches new websiteCorporate site now features an interactive history timeline, information about brands and sustainability efforts, earnings, and an Investor Essentials section with all of the company's financial documents in one place.June 15, 2023Used trucksUsed truck volumes trend upward in MayPreliminary Class 8 same dealer used truck retail sales volumes got a boost in May, rising 10% from April, ACT Research announced Wednesday.June 15, 2023Sales coaching/trainingDana holding webinar for EV-ID driveshaft toolDana Incorporated will host a webinar at 1 p.m. ET, Thursday, June 22, featuring the new, award-winning Dana EZ-ID digital tool and how it can help Dana customers quickly identify and order the correct parts for driveshaft assemblies.June 15, 2023Previous PagePage 239 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
