EnRoute- October 20, 2022

October 20, 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

Robby Wehagen will be joining TRALA as the new Vice President of Government Relations, effective November 1. FULL STORY

TOP STORIES

The United States Department of Labor released a proposed rule to revise how it defines independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act, with a potentially problematic change that will affect trucking. FULL STORY

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has lifted its COVID hours of service emergency declaration waiver which has been in effect since March 2020. FULL STORY

The increasing popularity of hybrid and electric vehicles is shrinking revenue from gas taxes, prompting more states to consider charging fees based on miles driven to help pay for roads and bridges. FULL STORY

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TECHNOLOGY TRENDS

Zonar released its latest iteration of ZTrak, which is an asset tracker designed for long-range connectivity in remote, harsh environments that is built with GPS, cellular, and Wi-Fi technologies. FULL STORY

Navistar President and CEO Mathias Carlbaum recently discussed regulations, battery life cycles, new approaches to partnerships and customer interest. FULL STORY

Blockchain-capable transactions may provide the trucking industry with several benefits, such as immediate payments to drivers upon delivery, self-directing fuel and maintenance payments, complete automated settlements, and infinite recording of carrier history and safety. FULL STORY

ACT Research and DAT Freight & Analytics have entered into an agreement that will enhance the service offerings of both organizations. FULL STORY

BRIEFLY

PENSKE TRUCK LEASING was reaccredited by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence and is one of 45 organizations or institutions in the U.S. with an ASE accredited training program. . . NOREGON announced the recipients of its Fall 2022 scholarships from its Education Program which is a free service for post-high school diesel programs that provides institutions and its students with training resources. . . KENWORTH SALES COMPANY opened a new dealership in Post Falls, Idaho, off of I-90 featuring 14 full service bays and a 9,000-square-foot parts warehouse. . . TEC EQUIPMENT, INC. recently acquired two leasing locations from International Leasing Company in Seattle, Washington. . . VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA hosted President Joe Biden at the Volvo Group Powertrain Operations facility in Hagerstown, Maryland, for National Manufacturing Day. . . MARION BODY WORKS will celebrate the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility in Shawano, Wisconsin with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 21. . . WABASH recognized 34 of its top suppliers with 2022 Supplier Awards during its new Ignite business conference for excellence in supply chain performance, considering criteria such as innovation, quality, delivery, cost, and service. . . CUMMINS continues to make significant investments in solar energy with the installation of its second largest solar array at Rocky Mount Engine Plant in North Carolina. . . VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA announced that it has made charging and infrastructure support for customers of the Class 8 VNR Electric a key component of its “electromobility ecosystem”. . . THERMO KING completed initial testing of its innovative evolve electric trailer with retailers Walmart, Loblaws, and Martin Brower. . . GENERAL MOTORS introduced Ultium Commercial, which in combination with the existing Ultium Charge 360, creates a holistic ecosystem of energy management products and services housed under a new business unit called GM Energy. . . U-HAUL has expanded its footprint in Zanesville, Ohio with a new location in the north end of the city. . . GEOTAB was recognized as the No. 1 global commercial telematics provider by ABI Research in its recent commercial telematics competitive ranking. . . VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA and PENSKE TRUCK LEASING recently celebrated their partnership of over two decades with the delivery of their 25,000th truck.

PEOPLE

GREG MUNDEN was recently named chairman of the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA). . . Daimler Truck North America has promoted BRIAN DANIELS to the role of vice-president, vocational national accounts.

NUMBERS

Cummins Inc. will manufacture hydrogen electrolyzers in Minnesota, the latest site in its effort to meet a 2025 revenue goal of $400 million a year from cleaning up long-haul trucking and other polluting industries. FULL STORY

Geotab is on track to meeting its emissions reduction targets of 50% reduction by 2030 and reaching net-zero by 2040. FULL STORY

TRALA ANNOUNCEMENTS

SAVE THE DATE: TRALA LEGAL REVIEW WEBINAR

The Truck Renting and Leasing Association will host a Legal Review Webinar on Wednesday, October 26th at 2PM EST to discuss legal issues impacting the industry. This hour-long webinar will include presentations from industry experts with Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary. Presentations will focus on the following topics:

Assembly 5- current state of play in California and implication across the United States
Nuclear Verdicts: where are we now as we head into 2023
California Air Resources Board (CARB)'s zero emission rule and International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)'s approach to electric vehicles.

You may register for this webinar by clicking here.

Pre-registration is required to participate in this webinar. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact TRALA's Elizabeth Hyers at ehyers@trala.org.

CONTRIBUTE TO TRALA'S 2022 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.

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

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