TPS StaffWorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of Oct. 28, 2024.November 1, 2024Mergers & AcquisitionsMarket moves: Dealer activity picks up in OctoberThe rate of acquisitions in trucking's dealer, aftermarket and supplier sectors ticked up slightly in October, possibly the sign of companies showing an increased willingness to invest after the Fed cut interest rates earlier this fall.November 1, 2024IndustryCARB: More flexibility needed in ACT regulationsThe California Air Resources Board recently amended its Advanced Clean Trucks rule and its Zero-Emission Powertrain Certification test procedure to allow for more flexibility in getting new trucks on the road.October 31, 2024Freight demandU.S. Bank: Freight volume, spending still declining but slowingThe U.S. Bank's Freight Payment Index shows shipments and spending continue to contract but at a slower pace than earlier this year.October 31, 2024TechnologyTorc Robotics has successful autonomous validation testTorc Robotics has announced it began a successful advanced validation of the company's autonomous trucks without a driver in a multi-lane closed-course environment earlier this year.October 31, 2024TechnologyPlus, Traton Group brands launch Level 4 autonomous trucking softwarePlus and Traton Group brands Scania, MAN and International launched Level 4 autonomous trucking software in the U.S. and Europe.October 31, 2024Technician trainingSonic Tools announces tool pathway programThe Sonic Pathway Program starts with a 255-piece toolset and toolbox for $4,500 and grows to an advanced 672-piece set. It's designed to grow the toolbox along with the technician.October 30, 2024Outlook and BenchmarkingDana announces third quarter earningsDana Incorporated Wednesday announced financial results for the third quarter of 2024.October 30, 2024Business operationsKarmak debuts AI tool at user's conferenceKarmak debuted its the new AI-powered assistant, “RICHARD,” within the Karmak Mobile Service application at its recent user conference.October 29, 2024Growth strategiesNTEA announces keynote speaker for Work Truck WeekCoach Mike Krzyzewski will speak to Work Truck Week 2025 attendees in Indianapolis.October 29, 2024Previous PagePage 85 of 1572Next PageTop StoriesBusinessFree trade is dead; tariffs vital for government revenueBrian Wild thinks tariffs are here to stay. As a free trade guy, he doesn’t like it. “I consider them wrong. I’m as anti-tariff as you can get.”WorkforceDon Reimondo receives CVSN President's AwardUsed trucksWhat’s next for used truck pricing, demand?Class 7-8Truck orders down year over year in AugustComponentsHow to catch alternator failures before downtime arrives
