April 2023

East Mfg.
March 27, 2024
The new floor increases results in a 10% increase in strength under a distributed load and 30% increase under a concentrated load
Kevin Jones / TBB
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May 5, 2023
TBB’s April cover image has come from the exhibit hall of The Work Truck Show for as long as NTEA has produced the ever-bigger event.But instead of the latest, greatest, and oh...
Kevin Jones / TBB
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April 14, 2023
Switch-N-Go featured their electric hoist, an aluminum dump body, and an upfitted Cenntro truck from Lee Transport at The Work Truck Show
NTEA
Amy Dobrikova, vp of fleet solutions at Blink Charging Co., shares proper steps to ensure a smooth transition and navigate the complex architecture for proper EV charging.
April 13, 2023
If anything was apparent at NTEA's Work Truck Week 2023, it was this: more and more fleets, running every class of commercial vehicle, hear the chatter, notice the momentum, and...
Kevin Jones / TBB
The Evolution System features an all-in-one full function screen.
April 12, 2023
The system actively monitors hydraulic and dump body operations as well as chassis operational data—a “whole truck” monitoring approach that offers active intervention of unsafe...

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NATDA
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April 6, 2023
The agreement calls for the integration of the bodies onto the Cenntro LS300 and LS400 platforms (Class 3 – 5) including lightweight dry freight and refrigerated box bodies; landscape...
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The 7,500 m2 production area in Manchester offers a total capacity of 60 units per week in single-shift operation, while the 1,000 m2 spare parts warehouse ensures rapid local...
ACT Research
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March 30, 2023
While some OEMs reported they are seeing cancellations, the cancel data is 'primarily' a reflection of spec changes and plant rewrites, ACT Research reports
Maxon
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March 28, 2023
Production for the GPT line is now in full swing in Monterrey, Mexico, and units have started to ship
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Stellar
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March 24, 2023
The new site offers streamlined navigation, allowing visitors to search for products by either product category or by market
Coxreels
Coxreels Pc10 Le Ds
March 23, 2023
New options for PC10 series models include 50,000-hour ratings, internal light diffusers, shatter-resistant polycarbonate lenses
Western Global
Western Global Def2
March 22, 2023
From excavators and wheel loaders to haul trucks and generators, Western Global’s DEF tanks connect to any engine with only a few small adjustments to the control pad
Yokohama
Yokohama At Xd
The A/T XD is severe snow service-rated and will be available in 21 sizes ranging from 16"-20"
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March 17, 2023
NTEA – The Association for the Work Truck Industry announced its support for legislation to repeal the 12% Federal Excise Tax (FET) on heavy trucks and trailers. H.R. 1440 was...
SAF-HOLLAND
Saf Mexico
March 16, 2023
The construction is part of the overall ongoing efforts to increase capacity output from the SAF-HOLLAND North American plant manufacturing network
Great Dane
Great Dane Fleet Pulse Trailer Tmc
March 14, 2023
The manufacturer’s smart trailer system now includes ABS fault cold alerts, hub rotation mileage, and an integration with Thermo King’s reefer units
The Shyft Group
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March 14, 2023
The new, purpose-built 70,000-square-foot facility will serve as a sales branch as well as operations for upfit, mounting, fabrication, undercoat and paint services to Shyft’s...
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Industry researchers expect three times the amount of electric commercial vehicles to be made in 2023, although the number accounts for less than 1% of total production.
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March 9, 2023
With the market moving toward battery electric technology, Chelsea is prepared to maintain its leadership position in the power take-off market.
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March 9, 2023
Design improvements in driver ergonomics, safety, and cargo delivery efficiencies, along with an all-electric demonstration of the EV platform, provide Canada Post with their ...
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March 8, 2023
In addition to the “one-stop shop” service approach that focuses on customer productivity, the truck maker's Work Truck Week presentation touted its market dominance since the...
Grote Industries
Grote 4 See Smart Nose Box
March 3, 2023
The rear- and side-view camera system lets drivers see real-time video in their cab without the need for additional wiring. Camera technology was developed in partnership with...
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March 2, 2023
Installation is seamless to dealers and end-users thanks to Fontaine’s extensive ship-thru agreements with leading truck OEMs
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The new business unit, Phillips Innovations, will focus on sustainable energy technologies, including solar power and electrification products for trucks and trailers, and patented...