TPS StaffWorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment changes were announced to the trucking industry the week of Dec. 20, 2021.December 24, 2021Service and repairRegistration opens for 2022 HD Repair ForumOrganizers of the HD Repair Forum announced this week registration has opened for its 2022 event, set for April 5-6, in Fort Worth. The HD Repair Forum was previously held in Fort Worth in 2018 and 2019.December 22, 2021Battery electricUtilimaster producing Ford e-transit pilot vehiclesUtilimaster announced Wednesday it has worked with Ford Pro to produce two pilot vehicles built on the all-electric Ford E-Transit chassis for customer testing.December 22, 2021BusinessNATDA supports Wounded Warrior Project with partnershipNATDA is committed to supporting the nation’s wounded veterans through Wounded Warrior Project and its free programs and services.December 21, 2021BusinessFleetPride donates $30K to St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalFleetPride recently presented a $30,000 donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The money was raised through the company's GivingTuesday campaign.December 21, 2021Alternative powerTEC Equipment La Mirada earns Volvo, Mack EV certificationVolvo and Mack dealer TEC Equipment continues to support trucking fleets with its electromobility transition as its La Mirada branch in Southern California achieves EV certified dealer designation.December 21, 2021New product releasesMilwaukee Tool introduces grinders for cutting, grindingMilwaukee Tool expands its cordless specialty angle grinder lineup with the M18 FUEL flathead braking grinders and the M18 FUEL variable speed grinders.December 20, 2021BusinessAdvantage Truck Group continues commitment to charitable causesAs the increased need for food assistance persists as a result of the pandemic, Advantage Truck Group (ATG) is continuing its Haulin’ 4 Hunger donations from Dec. 13-22, 2021.December 20, 2021Supplier UpdatesBridgestone makes price increaseIn response to current market dynamics, Bridgestone announced Monday it will increase prices up to 14 percent on Bridgestone and Firestone truck and bus radial (TBR), OTR and AG (Tires, Tracks, Tubes), in the U.S and Canada.December 20, 2021EquipmentRecall report: Brake valve leak recalls more than 20K Class 8 trucksThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).December 20, 2021Previous PagePage 400 of 1570Next PageTop StoriesClass 7-8Truck orders down year over year in AugustPreliminary Class 8 truck orders clocked in at 13,000 and 13,200 units in August, FTR and ACT Research reported Wednesday.ComponentsHow to catch alternator failures before downtime arrivesSuccessful Dealer AwardLearn more about Successful Dealer Award finalist Dobbs Truck GroupOutlook and BenchmarkingIt’s hard to find good news in an economic forecast these daysTrailersTrump's new steel, aluminum tariffs hit trailers, heavy-duty parts
