Who's in the news: Our weekly trucking employment report

TPS Staff

May 21, 2026

Updated May 22, 2026

The following employment announcements were made in the trucking industry the week of May 17, 2026:

Mark Wallin is the new president and general manager of Phillips Connect.

First Brands strikes deal for another sale; objections fly over case progression

First Brands reaches deal to sell Horizon North America business but its Chapter 11 plan and settlement is met with a wall of objections, including the U.S. trustee's motion to convert to Chapter 7.

Volvo Group North America will pay $196.5 million to settle a case with CARB regarding emissions on some of its older trucks.

Volvo Group settles with CARB for $196.5 million

President Donald Trump speaks at a Small Business Summit on May 5 at the White House.

Administration to appeal 10% tariff ruling

HDA Truck Pride President and CEO Tina Hubbard speaks during the general session at the group's 2026 Annual Meeting last week in San Diego.

HDA Truck Pride holds busy, successful Annual Meeting

How to connect JPRO to a trailer and power your adapter with a tractor or battery.

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