August 24, 2023

EnRoute News & Information

TRALA's bi-weekly publication includes news and announcements from around the industry and updates from the Association. If you wish to have information included in a future edition of EnRoute, please send to TRALA's Elizabeth Hyers at ehyers@trala.org.

TRALA IN THE NEWS

TRALA President and CEO Jake Jacoby recently shared how full expensing benefits TRALA members, its customers, and the broader economy. FULL STORY

TOP STORIES

A recent study from the U.S. Chamber catalogs the rise in "nuclear" verdict cases over $10 million, noting that the mean award is up to $31.8 million, and that evolving 'reptile' methods and citing states are breaking into wider leads in large verdicts. FULL STORY


As of January 2023, Roadside Emissions Monitoring Devices are being used throughout California to screen for potential high emitting vehicles. Owners of vehicles identified as potential high emitters will be issued a Notice to Submit to Testing letter and have 30 days to submit a passing emissions test to the California Air Resources Board. FULL STORY


Eaton has renamed its Vehicle Group and eMobility businesses as its Mobility Group. The two groups will continue to report their financials separately and will continue to serve internal combustion customers while pursuing opportunities in the electric vehicle space. FULL STORY

TECHNOLOGY TRENDS

Volvo Trucks North America is working with industrial gas and engineering company Linde Canada in an exclusive, one-time pilot, importing five Volvo FH LNG (liquid natural gas) trucks to Canada. FULL STORY


Peterbilt is providing the Hendrickson Primaax EX severe-duty vocational air suspension system designed for vocational, severe service, and heavy-haul applications to Peterbilt Models 567, 579, and 589. FULL STORY


Carrier Transicold has introduced its Aspen diesel auxiliary power unit which provides a reliable way to deliver cab climate control and electrical power during rest breaks, reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions by eliminating truck idling. FULL STORY


Cummins has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chevron U.S.A to leverage their respective positions in hydrogen, natural gas, and other low-carbon fuels. FULL STORY


Truckmore, Karmak's leading provider of mobile dealer app solutions for truck dealerships, has collaborated with Daimler Truck North America to offer a DMS-integrated Uptime Pro mobile solution. FULL STORY

BRIEFLY

PENSKE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS recently re-affirmed its ongoing commitment to veteran hiring across its truck rental, truck leasing and logistics businesses by signing a strategic commitment with the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success program. . . MACK TRUCK'S Roanoke Valley Operations plant has been certified in Appalachian Power's 100% Renewable Wind-Water-Sunlight Service. . . PLM FLEET has relocated its Boston branch to Milford, Massachusetts, making it a more convenient location for customers. . . CONMET has expanded its e-mobility line by acquiring Saietta Group’s Netherlands branch to integrate the employees and intellectual property that comes with the company’s in-wheel motor business. . . MARION BODY WORKS celebrated its 15,000th cab after the company delivered the product to the same customer who purchased its 10,000th cab. . . BENDIX announced that it will hold in-depth technical training sessions in Indiana, Kentucky, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas in the fourth quarter of 2023. . . VOLVO TRUCKS has launched its customer-focused Turnkey Solutions program, which is a consolidated fleet management process for procuring vendor services, parts, and products for electric vehicle charging. . . PROCEDE SOFTWARE announced the 10-year anniversary of its Insider Program, which is an initiative designed to incorporate insights from industry experts and daily users across all departments into the Excede roadmap and product development process. . . GREENPOWER MOTOR COMPANY named Industrial Power Truck & Equipment its dealer for commercial vehicles in North Texas. . . KYRISH TRUCK CENTERS announced it will sell selected assets of their operation to RWC International. . . GOODYEAR has partnered with The Well CDC to restore the iconic Goodyear sign that overlooks the former headquarters, now Goodyear Hall, in Akron's Middlebury neighborhood.

PEOPLE

Daimler Truck North America announced that RAKESH ANEJA has been appointed to the newly formed Electric Vehicle Working Group by the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Department of Transportation. . . Cohn & Dussi promoted SCOTT LEWIS to national account customer liaison and team coordinator. . . PLM Fleet has hired PAUL MUENZER as its new Director of Rental Sales. . . ChargePoint has appointed SHERICE TORRES as chief marketing officer.

NUMBERS

Bridgestone Americas Inc. recently broke ground on a $550-million project at its truck and bus radial tire plant in Warren County, Tennessee. FULL STORY


U.S. retail sales for medium-duty trucks grew 10.9% in July 2023 compared with July 2022, according to data from Wards Intelligence. FULL STORY


Trucking industry data aggregator heightens its expectations for OEM equipment builds in 2024, attributing its rosier prognosis to a higher-than-expected U.S. gross domestic product and more normalized supply chains. FULL STORY

TRALA ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONTRIBUTE TO TRALA'S 2023 LEGAL ACTION FUND TODAY! 

 

Please support TRALA's Legal Action Fund by making a corporate contribution today. TRALA is engaged in significant legislative, regulatory, and legal battles that directly impact your company's bottom line. A Legal Action Fund contribution is an investment that will be sure to pay off, as it ensures that TRALA has the financial resources necessary to protect your company's best interests.

 

Click here to make your company's donation! Thank you for your support of TRALA's advocacy efforts. You may view the list of TRALA's 2023 Legal Action Fund Contributors by clicking here.

 

Please contact TRALA's Robby Wehagen at rwehagen@trala.org, or Elizabeth Hyers at ehyers@trala.org with any questions or if you need more information. 

 

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