June 8, 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

NationaLease recently recognized 12 member companies at its 2023 Maintenance Managers Meeting for their excellence and due diligence to provide exceptional reciprocal service to fellow members within the NationaLease network. FULL STORY


The Department of Labor's Acting Secretary Julie Su appeared before Congress to discuss California Assembly Bill 5 which essentially classifies truck drivers leased on with a carrier in the state as employees of that carrier. FULL STORY


Twenty-seven United States senators signed a letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan, asking the agency to withdraw proposed emissions regulations. FULL STORY


The Canadian Province of Alberta lifted and replaced its seasonal axle weight restrictions on numerous roads in the province on June 1. FULL STORY

TECHNOLOGY TRENDS

Volvo Trucks recently completed its first public road tests of its hydrogen fuel-cell technology which was developed as part of a joint venture with Daimler Truck called cellcentric. FULL STORY


Carrier Transicold’s BluEdge service platform can provide fleets with protection from expenses related to premature failure of transport refrigeration unit batteries. FULL STORY


Fuel-efficient retreads provide a great opportunity to lower tire costs while lessening the fleet’s carbon footprint. FULL STORY

BRIEFLY

PENSKE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP recently acquired Transolutions Truck Centres in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. . . EATON added CUMMINS powertrain fault codes to its IntelliConnect remote diagnostic technology to reduce downtime and enable a quicker diagnosis of repairs. . . NAVISTAR held its inaugural Top Team technician skills competition at the Service Solutions Expo in Grapevine, Texas, on May 22-24. . . VOLVO TRUCKS launched a new safety system that is designed to detect if a cyclist or pedestrian in the risk area in front of the truck, using a front radar and camera, and warns the driver. . . DAIMLER TRUCK signed a memorandum of understanding with Toyota to merge Mitsubishi Fuso and HINO to accelerate the development of advanced technologies such as zero-emissions and connected vehicles. . . GREAT DANE manufacturing facilities in Statesboro, Georgia, and Elysburg, Pennsylvania, recently claimed 2022 Plant Safety Awards from the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association, making it fifth consecutive year a Great Dane plant has won the award. . . THE HOME DEPOT will share strategies on how to collaborate and work together to set and achieve goals to improve freight efficiency as part of an EPA SmartWay webinar on June 22. . . DANA INCORPORATED was named one of America's Climate Leaders 2023 by USA Today. . . PENSKE TRUCK LEASING recently opened its newest facility in Pasco, Washington. . . ISUZU COMMERCIAL TRUCK OF AMERICA announced that the 100,000th gasoline-powered Isuzu N-Series truck was produced at its Builtmore Contract Manufacturing facility in Charlotte, Michigan. . . NAVISTAR signed an agreement with the Science Based Targets initiative to develop and submit emissions targets for validation. 

PEOPLE

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. announced a series of leadership updates and the creation of a new position to focus on electric vehicle strategies: ED CRAWFORD was promoted to the role of assistant vice president of sales operations; BRIAN TABEL was promoted to the role of assistant vice president of marketing; and, MATTHEW MESICK was appointed as the company’s first director of electric vehicle strategies. . . MONA Payment Solutions recently hired MARSHA D'HAITI as its new onboarding administrator. . . Peterbilt Truck Parts & Equipment and Silver State International promoted ALINA JOHNSON to leasing general manager its Idealease and Paclease divisions.

NUMBERS

Cummins will acquire two of Faurecia’s commercial vehicle manufacturing plants in Columbus, Indiana, and Roermond, Netherlands for $153 million. FULL STORY


Penske Logistics announced that it has in excess of $7.1 billion in freight under management for its customers, allowing for the execution of thousands of daily loads with reliable transportation modes. FULL STORY


Mack Trucks celebrated the opening of the $3.2 million remodeled Mack Experience Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania. FULL STORY


ACT Research reported its preliminary Class 5-7 order total for May 2023 was 19,000 units, up 3% from April 2023 and 27% from 2022. FULL STORY

TRALA ANNOUNCEMENTS

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