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345 exhibitors occupied a larger exhibit space and filled the entire show floor, expanded into the lobby, and even outside the convention center
2024 ACUP Biennial Report
Utility Trailer SIG
MAC Trailer Enterprises
A Beall frameless semi tank trailer
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Hicks Mfg.
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Phillips Connect
Phillips Connect releases TechAssist app
The app allows trailer manufacturers to test smart trailer set-up before the trailer leaves factory and provides technicians with instructions for verifying and servicing smart...
Sept. 5, 2025
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“It’s policy by tweet and fiat; there appears to be little regard for the impact of the tariffs," says market analyst
Aug. 25, 2025
ACT Research
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Despite a 43% drop from June, July trailer orders were still 19% higher than last July, contributing to a year-to-date increase of 23%. Rising tariffs and freight market uncertainties...
Aug. 22, 2025
Polar King
Polar King Educational Report
The company’s latest report discusses the impact of increased demand for food safety compliance and the rising costs of perishables on cold storage in educational settings
Aug. 8, 2025

Equipment & Parts

Thermo King
Thermo Kint TE Series Heat Pump
The new pump features an efficient design that extracts heat from ambient air instead of battery power for greater efficiency
Sept. 5, 2025
Weather Guard
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The new work van upfit solutions are engineered to provide professionals with the flexibility, safety, and efficiency needed to stay productive from job site to doorstep
Sept. 1, 2025
Shurco
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The unified brand reflects Shur-Co’s commitment to aligning its operations, resources, and people to reduce friction, simplify the customer experience, and accelerate innovation...
Aug. 29, 2025
Blaine Brothers
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The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss important topics including the proposed REPAIR Act, evolving emissions standards, regulatory compliance
Aug. 26, 2025

Truck Bodies

ZM Trucks
ZM Trucks Fontana HQ
ZM Trucks’ new plant has 210,000 sq. ft. of factory floor, and the U.S. headquarters also relocated the company’s regional headquarters to the same location
Sept. 5, 2025
Bollinger Innovations
Bollinger Innovations price adjustment Mullen EVs
The price adjustment and federal tax credit can reach up to $15,000 in savings, however, the federal measures will expire on Sept. 30
Aug. 15, 2025
Workhorse
Workhorse Motiv merger
The combined company will be led by current Motiv CEO Scott Griffith, and expects to build on Motiv’s product portfolio and fleet relationships and Workhorse’s vehicles and manufacturin...
Aug. 15, 2025
Work Truck Solutions
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While not a sales slowdown, more commercial vehicles are on the lot, with more choices for buyers, and more competition among commercial vehicle dealers
Aug. 11, 2025

Distributors, Upfitters

Buyers Products
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Designed to resist corrosion, the roll-formed aluminum construction offers a balance of strength and longevity
Aug. 25, 2025
NTEA – The Work Truck Association
Work Truck Week 2025 Hall
For 2025, Work Truck Week will run from March 10-13, with Green Truck Summit on March 10, educational sessions March 10-12, and exhibits from Marcy 11-13
Aug. 15, 2025
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Left to right: Amanda Schuier, strategic maintenance director for Jetco Delivery and TMC General Chair; Joe Phillips, VP of Fleet Maintenance and Equipment for Eagle Transport; Nick Forte, VP of Maintenance for Stevens Transport.
The annual event, ahead of HDAW, will bring together top executives, analysts and thought leaders for in-depth discussions on the evolving state of the heavy duty aftermarket
Aug. 7, 2025
Kevin Jones
2023fabtechhall
As global economic pressures reshape industry priorities, companies are rethinking operations. Compare strategies at FABTECH, back to Chicago this year
Aug. 6, 2025

Chassis

Kevin Jones | Trailer|Body Builders
This is an early armored version of the M917A3 which, prior to full production, underwent punishing tests at the Aberdeen Test Center.
The M917A3 HDTs play a vital role in supporting construction and upkeep of airfields, roadways, landing strips, supply facilities, motor pools and in disaster relief for areas...
Aug. 11, 2025
Fontaine Modification
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Achieving certification required the Fontaine team to more robustly define how to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve a quality management system for all work...
July 10, 2025
TBB
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Annual event provides an opportunity for the technical community to preview commercial vehicle updates and engage with OEM engineers on critical upfitting issues
July 9, 2025
Oshkosh Defense
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The latest order positions modernized Oshkosh platforms for integration with next-generation defense technologies
July 4, 2025

Learning Resources

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Sponsored
In today’s competitive trailer manufacturing market, performance, durability, and efficiency are not optional — they are expected. Yet many manufacturers still rely on outdated...
July 28, 2025
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Sponsored
Amid supply shortages and increasing regulation, trailer manufacturers face a continuing struggle: a global shortage of welders. Intelligent apps and dashboards can help.
July 28, 2025