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    Ppg Powder
    Fabrication

    PPG invests to boost powder production

    TBB staff
    May 26, 2023
    Since 2019, PPG has focused on growing its powder coatings capacity and capabilities, making four strategic acquisitions and expanding production and service elements at seven...
    Carrier Transicold
    Carrier Tru Battery Protection Copy
    Equipment & Parts

    Carrier Transicold adds TRU battery protection

    TBB staff
    May 26, 2023
    New BluEdge option for select transport refrigeration models, including X4 7000 and Vector 8000 series trailer units, harnesses the sun’s power to enable ‘worry-free’ performance...
    Pitts Enterprises
    Pitts Forestry 1
    Trailers

    Pitts Enterprises awarded Sourcewell designation

    TBB staff
    May 25, 2023
    The forestry and heavy-haul trailer manufacturer was awarded a Sourcewell contract following a rigorous request for proposal process resulting in contracts that meet, or exceed...
    ACT Research
    Act Trailer Industry Build April 2023
    Trailers

    Higher trailer build in 2023 to reduce backlog for 2024: ACT Research

    TBB staff
    May 25, 2023
    For dry vans, there is a strong case for a secular shift to higher trailer/tractor ratios by big fleets and the creation of trailer pools by mega-brokerages, according to the ...
    Altec
    Altec Ls49 Birmingham
    Equipment & Parts

    Altec to expand, add 150 jobs in Virginia

    TBB staff
    May 24, 2023
    “Altec Industries has a well-established reputation as an outstanding corporate steward, and this expansion bolsters the company's commitment to the region and to Virginia," Gov...

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    Thermo King
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    Meijer tests zero-emissions refrigerated trailer

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    May 22, 2023
    Three-month evolve trial, featuring a Thermo King electric transport refrigeration unit, achieves ‘major’ milestones, and generates critical fleet data during Michigan’s harsh...
    Coxreels
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    Equipment & Parts

    Coxreels improves vacuum series options

    TBB staff
    May 19, 2023
    Newly expanded V-100 product line now includes 1¼-in. vacuum hose reels with 12-in. discs
    Thermo King
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    Trailers

    Meijer tests zero-emissions refrigerated trailer

    Commercial Vehicle Staff
    May 19, 2023
    Three-month evolve trial, featuring a Thermo King electric transport refrigeration unit, achieves ‘major’ milestones, and generates critical fleet data during Michigan’s harsh...
    Talbert Manufacturing
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    Trailers

    Talbert Manufacturing awarded multiyear Sourcewell contract

    Trailer/Body Builders Staff
    May 18, 2023
    The Sourcewell contract will streamline the manufacturers procurement process by proving that it has been pre-vetted and providing them with ready-to-use contracts.
    Motiv
    Motiv Reefer
    Chassis

    Motiv pilots medium-duty ZEV reefer

    Commercial Vehicle Staff
    May 12, 2023
    Through a collaboration with Carrier Transicold, the new battery-electric delivery truck features a Pulsor eCool electric transport refrigeration unit
    Fontaine Modification
    Fontaine Modification Kenworth Sddd
    Distributors, Upfitters

    Fontaine Modification intros dual drive conversion for Kenworth medium-duty trucks

    TBB staff
    May 10, 2023
    The dual drive configuration allows drivers to operate from either side of Kenworth T180, T280, T380 and T480 trucks
    FleetPride
    Fp Zenders
    Distributors, Upfitters

    FleetPride adds to network in Northwest

    TBB staff
    May 10, 2023
    The Zender's acquisition is meant to give customers in northwest Washington access to FleetPride's supply chain and provide future employees with career development opportunities...
    Manac Inc.
    Manac Flying Moose
    Trailers

    Manac rebrands with emphasis on 'partnership'

    TBB staff
    May 9, 2023
    New slogan meant to symbolize the company's commitment to working closely with customers and their ever-evolving needs
    Wabash
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    Trailers

    Wabash Named One of 'America’s Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters'

    TBB staff
    May 5, 2023
    Newsweek collected more 146,000 reviews of companies based on criteria such as company image, corporate culture, working environment, training and career progression, and compensation...
    Mack Trucks
    Mack Granite Natural Gas
    Chassis

    Mack releases Granite CNG model

    Commercial Vehicle Staff
    May 5, 2023
    The model features a 320-horsepower Cummins L9N engine matched with an Allison 4500 fully automatic 6-speed transmission. Self-heating LED headlamps are designed to keep ice and...
    Dorsey Trailer
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    Trailers

    Dorsey Trailer tops production goals in 2022

    TBB staff
    May 4, 2023
    Investments, incentives from new ownership plays large role in employee turnaround
    Frame Service
    Frameservice
    Distributors, Upfitters

    FleetPride expands network with Frame Service deal

    TBB staff
    May 3, 2023
    The acquisition is a full-service truck and trailer maintenance and repair shop serving the industry since 1948 with a strong reputation for quality and timely service in the ...
    Jerr-Dan
    Jd Trng Hands On
    Truck Bodies

    Jerr-Dan inaugurates of new training facility; upgrades rotator program

    TBB staff
    May 3, 2023
    The classroom training included intensive sessions, accompanied by practice worksheets, that covered how to calculate sling stress, tension factors, angle factors, and much more...
    Randon Implementos
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    Trailers

    Multinational mobility giant rebrands as Randoncorp

    TBB staff
    May 1, 2023
    Randoncorp also operates as an OEM through the brand Randon, and is among the 10 largest manufacturers of semi-trailers in the world