May 11, 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.

TOP STORIES

The United States Department of Homeland Security announced it will remove border vaccine requirements impacting all non-U.S. citizens entering the country on May 12. FULL STORY


The California Air Resources Board recently approved its Advanced Clean Fleets regulation that will require motor carriers operating in the state to begin the transition to zero-emission trucks. FULL STORY


The Biden Administration approved the release of the final environmental assessment for New York City's congestion pricing plan for public comment. FULL STORY


Colorado recently adopted California’s Advanced Clean Trucks rule and low-NOx regulations. FULL STORY

TECHNOLOGY TRENDS

PACCAR will bring hydrogen-powered trucks to Canada and the U.S. as early as next year, producing Kenworth and Peterbilt Class 8 units that draw on Toyota’s Gen 2 hydrogen fuel cell module. FULL STORY


Daimler Trucks North America discussed the need for a three-pronged technology track that includes viable alt-fuel products, TCO parity, and dependable infrastructure to address the uncertain technology landscape for fleets. FULL STORY


Ryder System debuted an end-to-end electric vehicle fleet solution known as RyderElectric+. FULL STORY


Dana announced an expansion of its Spicer Electrified e-powertrain offerings to include e-transmissions for medium-duty electric vehicles. FULL STORY


Kenworth will begin production of its Class 8 zero-emission T680 hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle, powered by Toyota fuel-cell technology. FULL STORY

BRIEFLY

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA announced that it has 37 certified dealers offering Volvo Blue service contracts, which is its service plan that allows for more flexible preventive maintenance scheduling through regular maintenance and a 74-point inspection. . . NAVISTAR has partnered with Quanta Services to capitalize on Navistar’s three-step approach to delivering fully integrated eMobility solutions to customers: consulting, charging, and deployment. . . PACCAR PARTS is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year as a world-class leader in the distribution, sale and marketing of quality aftermarket products for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, trailers, buses and engines. . . CUMMINS announced the relaunch of its Core Management System which offers original equipment manufacturers core return scheduling, core eligibility reporting, core return reporting, core policies, and core inspection criteria. . . HINO TRUCKS signed an agreement with Hexagon Purus to offer a battery-electric Class 8 tractor to operate on Hino’s XL 4x2 tractor cab chassis. It will use Hexagon Purus’ proprietary zero-emission technology, including battery systems, auxiliary modules, power modules, and the vehicle-level software. . . CONMET has produced a new Digital Driver telematics app that will give drivers access to real-time telematics data to help with asset selection, pre-trip inspections, and failure alerts. . . PENSKE TRUCK LEASING recently opened a state-of-the-art facility in Pasco, Washington. . . THERMO KING has introduced its third-generation TriPac diesel auxiliary power unit (APU) with two models: an EPA Tier 4 design for most states and provinces; and a model that not only meets the EPA Tier 4 standards, but also CARB requirements for use there. . . NAVISTAR, GREAT DANE, AND CARRIER TRANSICOLD partnered with Performance Food Group Company to launch a commercial evaluation program using all-electric refrigeration technology on a battery-electric truck for sustainable, direct-emissions-free distribution of refrigerated and frozen food. . . WABASH was recognized among Newsweek’s list of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters 2023.”

PEOPLE

STEPHEN ROY was named President of Mack Trucks effective June 1, 2023. . . CORBY STOVER has been named president and chief operating officer of Morgan Truck Body. . . Wells Fargo announced JEFF JOGAN joined the corporate and investment bank as co-head of global mergers and acquisitions within the banking division.

NUMBERS

President Joe Biden and top Republicans and Democrats will meet to discuss the $31.4 trillion U.S. debt ceiling in order to avoid a crippling default before the end of May. FULL STORY


Daimler Truck North America sold nearly 48,900 of Freightliner and Western Star units in the first quarter of 2023, which is a 12% increase from 2022, and grew revenues 27% to nearly $6.4 billion and its adjusted EBITDA 75% to roughly $740 million. FULL STORY


Wabash reported net sales for the first quarter 2023 of $621 million, which is a 13.6% increase from the same quarter in 2022. FULL STORY

TRALA ANNOUNCEMENTS

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