April 2024

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Josh Fisher | EBM CV
A Ram truck on display during NTEA’s 2024 Work Truck Week, where Stellantis launched its new Ram Professional brand.
Stellantis' launch is a sign of the company's commitment to compete with Ford Motor Company in the work truck market
May 1, 2024
Jason McDaniel | Trailer/Body Builders
The new DIN plate hitch mount ensures the truck grille remains perfectly flat when the snowplow is detached for year-round vehicle usability.
Truck equipment manufacturer introduces new toolboxes, racks, snowplow hitches, lighting, and more during Work Truck Week 2024
May 1, 2024
Morgan Olson
Rivian enters the commercial vehicle market through a collaboration with body builder Morgan Olson.
Rivian is entering the commercial vehicle market by collaborating with body builder Morgan Olson
April 26, 2024
Josh Fisher | EBM CV
Robert Bollinger, CEO and founder of Bollinger Motors, stands with his B4 chassis cab model, a battery-electric Class 4 work truck at NTEA’s Work Truck Week in Indianapolis.
Bollinger Motors is moving its focus to medium-duty electric vehicles with the production of the Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab
April 25, 2024
GreenPower
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California-based manufacturer’s new GP Truck Body entity offers a complete line of truck bodies, including refrigerated boxes, built for electric vehicles
April 25, 2024
NTEA
New NTEA Chair Jason Ritchey, president/owner of Curry Supply Co., has spent nearly 25 years in the work truck industry.
The president and owner of Curry Supply Co. succeeds David Scheitlin, director of operations at Holman Manufacturing & Distribution in his role as board chair
April 25, 2024
Fontaine Modification
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Senior Design Expo showcases the innovative and creative design solutions developed by senior engineering students throughout the year, including this team that is working with Fontaine Modification to develop a device that will more efficiently remove seats from trucks being modified into car carriers. Shown from left to right are UNCC Seniors Benjamin Rizza, Dorian Pallas, Grayson Ledford, Hank Doan and Alex Phan.
Fontaine Modification, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and engineering students at UNCC’s W.S. Lee College of Engineering are reaping the benefits of an innovative...
April 6, 2024
ACT Research
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On the positive side of the orderbooks, cancellations took 'a turn for the better' and freight sectors are turning around
March 26, 2024
Brightec
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New collaboration with European company Brightec to deliver invisible climate barriers for refrigerated vehicles to the U.S. and Canada
March 25, 2024
Morgan Truck Body
Morgan Truck Body Project Agora concept body featured on an Isuzu FTR chassis
The company's two new designs include Project Agora and project Blackjack. Both can suite traditional fuel engines or electric vehicles and come with range and efficiency enhancements...
March 25, 2024
Stellar Industries
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The company's new products include a new bale-style pull-handle, boom-tip lights on cranes, and drawer sets in the rear workbench of the TMAX
March 25, 2024
Work Truck Solutions
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The company's expansion coincides with the promotion of a new heavy-duty sales manager and OEM-integrations for heavy-duty vehicles
March 25, 2024
The Shyft Group
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With its new designation, The Shyft Group will have access to an unlimited number of chassis from Ford, among other benefits
March 25, 2024
Custom Truck One Source
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The acquisition adds over 30,000 sq. ft. of space to the equipment provider and grows their footprint in Louisiana
March 25, 2024
Fontaine Modification
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The new facility is 67,000 sq. ft. in total and features more space for fleet services and options for service expansion
March 25, 2024
Kevin Jones | Trailer/Body Builders
HDNABI featured the regen-equipped MA618 slider box at TMC.
The centerpiece of the HDNABI display at TMC was the MA618 slider box equipped with the EMA24 Regen. The system, which can be configured for low voltage to support liftgate batteries...
March 22, 2024
Kevin Jones | TBB
Ali Javidan, CEO and founder of Range Energy, demonstrates the drive unit at TMC.
Preliminary third-party testing data and early customer pilots have shown Range’s electric trailers generate fuel efficiency gains of nearly 40%, 300 miles of full assist range...
March 22, 2024
Wiltsie Truck Bodies
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Wiltsie Truck Bodies' 60-year history will continue with Gincor Werx in Ontario, Canada
March 18, 2024
Thermo King
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Thermo King plans to roll out its EV readiness program to all its dealership locations by 2025
March 15, 2024
Kevin Jones | TBB
Apollo displays its mixed service tire line atTMC.
NEW ORLEANS—After marking its official entry into the U.S. truck market a year ago with its linehaul products, Apollo Tires returned to TMC’s annual exhibition...
March 15, 2024
Tramec and JWP
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With this acquisition, Tramec grows its manufacturing portfolio and Johnson family members will continue to help lead the two companies
March 15, 2024
Hyundai Translead
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The added dealer expands Hyundai Translead's reach within Nebraska as both a service and aftermarket parts provider
March 15, 2024
Ranger Design
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The company's new rack and toolbox offering is suited for work truck upfits and offers utility and easy installation
March 14, 2024
Josh Fisher | EBM CV
Mary Aufdemberg, GM of product strategy and market development for Daimler Truck North America, gives the keynote address during the the 2024 Green Truck Summit during NTEA's Work Truck Week in Indianapolis.
INDIANAPOLIS—While clean energy is the future, diesel will primarily power trucking’s near future. But as more U.S. fleets face a patchwork of regulations nationwide...
March 12, 2024
Jason McDaniel | Trailer/Body Builders
John Dunn, Vanair strategic manager for underdeck and utility, highlights the features, benefits, and applications of its new PTO-driven underdeck power system during Work Truck Week 2024 in Indianapolis.
Mobile solutions provider unviels weight-saving, all-in-one underdeck power system, spotlights Grip Idle Management acquisition at Work Truck Week
March 11, 2024
Kevin Jones | TBB
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NEW ORLEANS—The company's products cover the truck market spectrum—regional, mixed application, and linehaul
March 8, 2024
Kevin Jones | TBB
Utility Trailer VP Andrew Bennett showcasing the new Cargobull hybrid units at TMC.
NEW ORLEANS—Cargobull North America’s hybrid TRUs on Utility’s 3000R are changing the landscape of refrigerated transportation
March 8, 2024
Doonan Specialized Trailer
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The acquisition expands Hoffmann Family of Companies' presence in transportation, continuing their expansion after their purchase of Texas Bragg Trailers
March 8, 2024
Wounded Warrior Project
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Fundraising garnered by the 2024 NATDA Trailer Show will support WWP programs, and donations to WWP will increase dealers' chances of winning the Ultimate Prize Package
March 6, 2024
Jason McDaniel | Trailer/Body Builders
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New for 2024, the best-selling E-Transit electric commercial van features longer range capability and faster charging, unlocking new fleet applications
March 6, 2024