TPS StaffSupplier UpdatesTrane Technologies approves fossil-free fuel for reefersTrane Technologies has approved the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fossil-free fuel as a sustainable alternative to diesel fuel in Thermo King global cold chain solutions, including refrigerated truck and trailer product lines.March 20, 2023Battery electricCore Development Group working to expand national charging infrastructureCore Development Group, a leading clean energy company, recently announced EV charging accomplishments in building an electrified energy-transportation infrastructure network of the future.March 20, 2023ComponentsMEMA offer support for R&D fix legislationMEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association, publicly announced support for legislation introduced by Sens. Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) Friday. The two senators introduced a bill that restores full first-year deductibility of R&D expenses.March 20, 2023EquipmentFord recalls more than 220K units for wiper failuresThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).March 20, 2023Growth strategiesTotal Truck Parts holds groundbreaking for new storeThe new facility, which will be Total Truck Parts' third company-owned building, will be located on Glades Cutoff Road. It will be the largest location in Total Truck Parts six-store networkMarch 17, 2023New product releasesAmphenol introduces reverse bayonet coupling connectorThe connector provides for quick positive coupling and works up to 500 mating cycles.March 17, 2023Battery electricNikola Corp.'s move to Arizona to wrap next monthNikola is moving battery manufacturing from Cypress, California, to Coolidge, Arizona. The switch will finish months ahead of schedule, the company says.March 17, 2023TechnologyKodiak, Forward run autonomous truck service between Dallas, Atlanta"While we don't see autonomous trucks replacing independent contractor capacity, this could potentially be a scalable solution for certain lanes in our network," Tom Schmitt, chairman, president and CEO of Forward says.March 17, 2023WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of March 13, 2023.March 17, 2023ProductsWeekly new product roundupHere’s a glimpse at the new products introduced to the trucking industry for the week of March 13-19, 2023.March 17, 2023Previous PagePage 270 of 1577Next PageTop StoriesSuccessful Dealer AwardTLG wins 2025 Successful Dealer AwardThe Larson Group (TLG) has won the 2025 Successful Dealer Award. The award was presented Tuesday during an awards banquet in Nashville.Class 7-8Trucking industry businesses weigh in on new truck tariffsEquipmentTrump announces 25% tariffs on heavy trucksClass 7-8Volvo opens order board for all-new VNRIndustryCARB proposes return to prior emission standards
