TPS StaffWorkforceWho’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, 2023Used trucksUTA new members committee meeting set for ThursdayThe Used Truck Association (UTA) will welcome Steve Tam with ACT Research to its new members committee monthly meeting Thursday. The meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET, Thursday, June 15.June 14, 2023BusinessKriete Truck Centers to debut social media series"'Forward with Kriete' is about tipping a cap to the value of partnership, and shining a light on the great work being done every day by the people in our industry," says Kriete EVP of Marketing John Walsh.June 14, 2023Previous PagePage 254 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
