Bill Grabarek (TPS Online Editor)Bill Grabarek is the online editor of Trucks, Parts, Service. He can be reached at [email protected].Outlook and BenchmarkingRush Enterprise reports Q2 net income of $58 millionRush says strong Q2 financial results were largely driven by the nationwide economic recovery and widespread activity in most market segments Rush supports.July 21, 2021WorkforceWho’s in the news: Our weekly trucking employment reportThe following employment changes were announced to the trucking industry last week (July 19-25, 2021).July 19, 2021New product releasesShell announces jump starters, chargersDrivers can take care of their vehicle’s battery health and quickly jump start or recharge with Shell’s jump starters and battery charger and maintainers.July 16, 2021IndicatorsOEMs unable to achieve major increase in trailer build ratesOrders are expected to set records once order boards for 2022 are opened. Trailer demand is expected to be sturdy throughout next year.July 14, 2021ComponentsAFA covers common reasons for diesel engine overheatingWhen a diesel engine overheats the repairs and downtime can costly, so it is important to understand why overheating occurs and to know what to do about it.July 12, 2021IndicatorsClass 8 truck orders increase, Class 5-7 orders slip from MayClass 8 net orders in June were roughly 25,700 units, up more than 10 percent from May.July 6, 2021BusinessVolvo Trucks, UAW reach tentative agreement, await ratificationVolvo Trucks announced the company and the United Auto Workers union (UAW) reached a tentative agreement on the terms of a new, six-year contract.July 2, 2021Supplier UpdatesYokohama Tire to increase prices Aug. 1Yokohama says that the unprecedented increase in the costs of raw materials and operations necessitated the price adjustments.July 2, 2021EquipmentRecall report: Buses lack enough emergency exitsThe following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).June 28, 2021ComponentsUltracapacitors: When to use them and when not toThe ultracapacitor can help the operation of a truck, but also can be unnecessary in certain circumstances.June 3, 2021Previous PagePage 7 of 29Next PageTop StoriesFinanceCredit card surcharges here to stayAbout a third of all merchants are adding surcharges for customer purchases made with credit cards. And even though customers aren’t happy to see those surcharges, most merchants adding them view them as a long-term solution.Class 7-8Mack debuts brand-new Anthem regional haul tractorBusinessBuilding a community critical to planning for the worstComponentsBrake drum dumping investigation continues, margins announcedFeatured SponsorKeep Your Trucks Rolling—No Matter the Economy
