EnRoute - November 2, 2023

November 2, 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 tralasocialmedia@gmail.com.

TOP STORIES

Nova Scotia's Registry of Motor Vehicles ELD mandate was originally scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2024, however the province has decided to continue to monitor the implementation of the federal and other provincial/territorial mandates and seek industry input before making a final decision on the provincial approach. FULL STORY

FMCSA is changing Portal account login system in order to improve security and comply with a federal mandate for Multifactor Authentication (MFA). FULL STORY

Training and education on alternative powertrains is vital to employee safety and business success. FULL STORY

The Women in Trucking has announced its annual list of companies that are focused on employing women in trucking. FULL STORY

TECHNOLOGY TRENDS

Vehicle repair operations are also competing with other trades to lure in the next generation of workers and some are using skills competitions to motivate their technicians. FULL STORY

Netradyne has introduced Driver•i One, a safety solution built around a video telematics device with a wide range of fleet management and compliance capabilities. FULL STORY

Wireless hacking threats to trucks are real, but there are mitigation technologies to stop the threats. FULL STORY

BRIEFLY

RYDER SYSTEM INC. is acquiring Impact Fulfillments Services Holdings LLC, a contract packaging, manufacturing and warehousing services company with operations in 15 states. . .WABASH announced a significant expansion of its Wasbash Parts distribution network and Trailers as a Service(TaaS) capabilities through a strategic joint venture with Fernweh Group LLC aimed at enhancing the company's e-commerce platform and partner ecosystem. . .PENSKE TRUCK LEASING has added Xos battery electric trucks to its fleet. . .FORD is expanding its BlueOval Charge Network in North America, adding 25% more chargers to bring the total to over 106,000. . .RIZON, the latest brand under the umbrella of DAIMLER TRUCKS, specializing in all-electric medium-duty Class 4 and 5 trucks for the U.S. market, has secured certification from the Environmental Protection Agency and has obtained dual California Air Resources Board's Executive Orders, ensuring compliance with the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. . .MACK FINANCIAL SERVICES is offering ElectriFi Subscription, a usage-based leasing option exclusive to new Mack MD Electric Models. . .

NUMBERS

American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has reported that highway traffic congestion cost the trucking industry an additional $94.6 billion in 2021. FULL STORY

PACCAR posted a 60% jump in third-quarter earnings as parts margins rose and truck sales increased. FULL STORY

Wabash exceeded expectations in the third quarter due to strong material margin, favorable product mix, and strong results from parts and services, tanks, and truck bodies. FULL STORY

Eaton Corp. profits jumped year-over-year in the third quarter, reporting a net income of $892 million, up 46.7% compared with $608 million in the same quarter last year. FULL STORY

Mack Financial Services is offering ElectriFi Subscription, a usage-based leasing option exclusive to new Mack MD Electric Models. 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 with any questions or if you need more information.

TRALA'S FALL 2023 WEBINAR RECAP

On Tuesday, October 31, 2023, TRALA hosted it’s Fall Webinar on the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) Clean Truck Check (CTC) Program. The goal of the webinar was to inform members on the importance of maintenance and sustainability, along with going over the CTC in greater detail. With a virtual audience of almost 90, members were able to learn how telematics will be helping the industry comply with CTC through presentations from Geotab’s Faizan Ahmed and Trimble’s Gary Falldin. TRALA members also actively engaged with our panelist from CARB, Alex Babchanik, who received many questions on how the CTC will affect the renting and leasing industry. The webinar was informative for all and is just one of the many ways TRALA is working to help its membership understand the compliance challenges ahead of us.

In case you missed the webinar or would like to watch it again, please click here to view it.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

TRALA's 2024 ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

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 on at https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/trala/. Questions? Contact TRALA's Robby Wehagen at rwehagen@trala.org.

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.

Questions? Contact TRALA's Shannon Davison.

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