November 17, 2022

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 recently filed an amicus brief in support of the state of Texas and other petitioners in opposition to the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Trucks Plan. FULL STORY


TRALA is supporting federal legislation that would combat the ongoing issue of catalytic converter thefts. FULL STORY

TOP STORIES

All refrigerated straight trucks operating in California must be zero-emission by 2029, under new rules taking effect in 2023. FULL STORY


It's time for fleet owners to double check that their devices and software are compliant with new Canadian electronic logging device requirements going into effect in January 2023. FULL STORY


TRALA continues to support the Trucking Association of New York in opposing the implementation of congestion pricing in New York City. FULL STORY

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TECHNOLOGY TRENDS

More environmental regulations will be adopted within the next 10 years than the trucking industry has seen over the past 30 years. While the California Air Resources Board considers its stringent Advanced Clean Fleet regulation, more states across the country are considering similar rules that would phase out traditional internal combustion engines from freight transport. FULL STORY


As more and more trucking fleets begin placing orders for battery-electric trucks, fleet managers must prepare for delivery and implementation into their operations. First step: charging infrastructure. FULL STORY


Data analytics is becoming well-known for driving the development of predictive maintenance, but it’s also being deployed as a smart tool for improving fleet safety performance. FULL STORY


Daimler Truck North America Custom Truck Services/PDI has expanded the installation of Air-Weigh LoadMaxx onboard scales to include more suspension types and vehicle applications. FULL STORY

BRIEFLY

KARMAK has acquired Truckmore to usher in a new era of digital innovation and productivity for heavy-duty truck dealerships across every department in sales, service, parts, operations, and digital products. . . VOLVO GROUP, with Pilot Company, has signed a Letter of Intent to develop a national, public charging network to support the scaling of battery-electric Volvo VNR Electric trucks. . . UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY announced that it was named Dot Transportation’s 2021 Vendor of the Year. . . FORD has introduced Ford Pro Intelligence which is a cloud-based software platform that offers a suite of fleet management tools ideal for small fleet management. The tools include Ford Pro Fleet Management Software, Ford Pro Title and Registration, and Ford Pro Driver Risk Management. . . COHN & DUSSI was recently named to the first-ever Great Places to Work list by The Secured Lender. . . KENWORTH is enabling access to their subscription-based remote diagnostics platform, TruckTech+ Remote Diagnostics, via PACCAR SOLUTIONS' web portal. . . WABASH will donate $150,000 to bolster hunger relief efforts through its new partnership with Feeding America. . . GREAT DANE recognized its top supplier partners during the 8th Annual Supplier Summit and Awards in Savannah, Georgia. . . PACCAR PARTS opened a new parts distribution center in Louisville, Kentucky that is now fully operational. . . VOLVO AUTONOMOUS SOLUTIONS has partnered with Auora to offer autonomous trucks in the United States, while also developing a transport-as-a-service solution for integrated and scalable autonomous freight capacity for highway applications. . . VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA will deploy eight Volvo VNR Electric trucks with two Bronx-based community groups as part of a $10 million award through the New York Clean Transportation Prizes program. . . PENSKE TRUCK LEASING has partnered with SHELL OIL UNITED STATES to expand the use of renewable diesel in California. . . RIHM KENWORTH received the 2022 Successful Dealer Award which is sponsored by INTERSTATE BILLING and KARMAK. . . MAXON LIFT CORPORATION announced that the construction of its second manufacturing factory of 422,00 square feet has been completed. . . GEOTAB'S electronic logging devices and telematics technologies were recently added to mobile app Trucker Path to offer a comprehensive set of solutions that includes all the essential technologies and services trucking companies need for successful, profitable operations.

PEOPLE

Wells Fargo promoted ADAM KLEINMAN to commercial banking division sales executive for the Metro New York and New Jersey region. . . SHAUN UYS has been promoted to head of CONTIENTAL TIRE. . . Cummins President and CEO JENNIFER RUMSEY has been announced as the 2023 keynote speaker for the Green Truck Summit. 

NUMBERS

A recession during the first half of 2023 is looking more likely, but the unusual nature of this economic and trucking cycle should help keep trucking from feeling the brunt of it. FULL STORY


United States Class 8 retail sales in October improved 34.5% compared with 2021, Wards Intelligence reported. FULL STORY


According to ACT Research’s latest release of the North American Commercial Vehicle Outlook, 2022 forecasts for November are slightly raised from October due to easing supply-chain constraints. FULL STORY

TRALA ANNOUNCEMENTS

REGISTER TODAY FOR TRALA'S 2023 ANNUAL MEETING


TRALA's 44th Annual Meeting is scheduled for April 1-4, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs, Florida. This is the largest gathering of leasing and rental executives in North America. More information including rates, agenda and registration can be found by clicking here.


Questions? Please contact TRALA’s Shannon Davison at sdavison@trala.org or Jennylynne Bowman at jbowman@trala.org. 



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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. 


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

 

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