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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) highlighted the 90 organizations, including the Truck Renting and Leasing Association, that wrote in support of his bipartisan Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn the National Labor Relations Board's new joint employer rule. FULL STORY

Basic liability insurance costs for truckers have stabilized, however due to nuclear verdicts in the U.S, there continues to be upward pressure on pricing for excessive coverage. FULL STORY

Succession Planning should start years ahead of a planned transition and involve company-wide transparency, preparation and time. FULL STORY

Alternative powertrains are poised to reshape traditional dealer operations, bringing about a transformation in revenue streams. FULL STORY

Michelin has created a MyTechXpert app which is designed to allow fleet operators and tire dealers to quickly access tire info, analyze tire wear, and choose the best tire for their applications. FULL STORY

Geotab surpassed 4 million subscribers which underscores the significant and growing demand for high-quality data intelligence. FULL STORY

Rivan Automotive Inc. will allow other companies to purchase its custom-designed Rivian Commercial Van. FULL STORY

ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS announced it is connecting its full portfolio of offerings under a new corporate brand, ENTERPRISE MOBILITY. . .ORANGE EV has produced its 1,000th electric terminal truck, which was delivered to Lazer Logistics for deployment in California. . .VELOCITY TRUCK CENTERS has further expanded into Canada with the acquisition of First Truck Centre. . .KRIETE TRUCK CENTERS rolled out Season 2 of its social media video series, Forward with Kriete. Visit the trailer for Season 2, https://www.krietetrucks.com/about-us/forward/. . .BRIDGESTONE'S tire pressure monitoring system, IntelliTire, is now available in the GEOTAB marketplace. . .CONMET acquires TruckLabs, a technology company focused on reducing carbon emissions and improving operational efficiencies for fleets. . .Proterra Inc. and Proterra Operating Company are in a voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy process and U.S. VOLVO GROUP has been selected as the winning bidder in an auction for the business and assets of the Proterra Powered business unit at a purchase price of $210M.

Goodyear Chairman and CEO RICHARD KRAMER will retire from the company next year, and the search for his successor is underway.

A clear strategy and communication are necessary for a successful rebranding, whether it is through acquisition, a new look for a growing company or unifying brands. FULL STORY

The latest reports from Sandhills Global reveal that there has been a notable rise in the supply of heavy-duty trucks, semi-trailers, tractors, construction equipment and lifts. However this increase in supply has not been met with a corresponding rise in demand. FULL STORY

The trucking industry is heading into a strong but somewhat uncertain peak shipping season with consumer spending to remain high even amid a softer economy. FULL STORY

ACT Research released its latest North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook report that expectations for Class 8 and trailers remain relatively the same in November. FULL STORY

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

November 29, 2023

TRALA ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE

Applications are now being accepted for TRALA's 2024 Academic Scholarship. Deadline to submit applications is November 29, 2023 at 3:00pm (CST). Details regarding eligibility can be found at https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/trala/. Questions? Contact TRALA's Robby Wehagen at rwehagen@trala.org.

April 14-17, 2024

TRALA 2024 ANNUAL MEETING

Join us in the vibrant city of Scottsdale, Arizona from April 14th to 17th, as we host TRALA's 45th Annual Meeting and Tech Expo. This event promises an exciting opportunity for industry professionals to come together and explore the latest innovations in technology and transportation. Registration is now open, allowing you to secure your spot at this exceptional gathering of renting and leasing professionals. Check our meeting website for answers to all your meeting-related questions, https://cvent.me/z73mO2.

Questions? Contact TRALA's Shannon Davison or Jennylynne Shay.

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