October 2024

More content from October 2024

NATDA
First Place Overall (most innovative trailer/truck bed): Diamond C
Winners recognized for bringing the best of “what’s next” to the 2024 NATDA Trailer Show
Oct. 29, 2024
Kevin Jones | Trailer-Body Builders
At the NATDA Trailer Show, Joe Lewis explains how trailer dealers can add truck equipment for additional revenue streams while also bringing in new customers for trailers.
Moving into truck bodies and upfitting can be a good fit, but trailer dealers need to be educated
Oct. 28, 2024
Kevin Jones | Trailer-Body Builders
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NATDA’s annual gathering continues to grow with more space, more programs for dealers
Oct. 25, 2024
HDA Truck Pride
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The new level offers greater opportunities for distributors to join HDA Truck Pride, including 17 inaugural companies
Oct. 25, 2024
Western Global
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The new production facility, based in Manitoba, Canada, and features 26,850 sq.-ft. and an additional 32,000 sq.-ft. of yard space
Oct. 23, 2024
M.H. Eby
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The new service truck body features cab-to-axle chassis in three sizes, tie down rings, powder-coated door panels and more
Oct. 3, 2024
ACT Research
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Trailer cancellations moved higher again in August the cancellation rate increased to 3.6% of the backlog, from July’s 3.0% rate
Sept. 28, 2024
Thermo King
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The company’s donation was split between Feeding America’s Harvesters – The Community Food Network and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
Sept. 27, 2024
M.H. Eby
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The new model comes in three configurations, each of which offers 8K rubber torsion axles, six removable D-rings, floor reinforcements, and more
Sept. 27, 2024
Continental Mixers
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The parent company of Continental Mixers, E-Z Pack Trucks, One Source Parts, and Dynamic Towing has outgrown the existing Kentucky manufacturing operation
Sept. 26, 2024
SEMA
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Overland Experience attendees will see vehicles designed to conquer rugged terrain and groundbreaking gear that supports off-grid living
Sept. 25, 2024
Steel Dynamics
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This agreement not only guarantees high-priority capacity but also includes backup supply from multiple Steel Dynamics facilities
Sept. 25, 2024
Coxreels
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The function of the roller bracket is to assist in guiding the hose during both extension and retraction
Sept. 24, 2024
Kevin Jones | TBB
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The TrailTrax system provides propulsion as well as brake energy recuperation, generating up to 16% in energy and CO2 savings when combined with an ICE-powered truck
Sept. 23, 2024
Utility Trailer Mfg Co
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The Trident brake drums reduce weight by 24 pounds per wheel end, totaling 96 pounds for a dual axle trailer
Sept. 18, 2024
Hendrickson
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New Primaax Ex variant for HV trucks includes options for 12-in. ride height and 52,000-lb. capacity with air disc brake chassis clearance
Sept. 17, 2024
Brandt
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The Work Ready line features a tough powder-coat paint finish plus galvanized coatings designed to outlast any condition
Sept. 13, 2024
Buyers Products
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The MXII snow plow has been structurally optimized to weigh less than 450 pounds, which allows the plow to be mounted on lighter trucks like the Ford F-150s
Sept. 12, 2024
EnTrans International
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Move from to state-of-the-art facility, expected to boost tank truck manufacturer’s production capabilities and aftermarket support
Sept. 11, 2024
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What’s the point of federal safety standards if a jury can come back in a decade or two and decide you should’ve done better?
Sept. 10, 2024
MEMA
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A 'slow uptake' within the parts and service distribution chain is seen as hindering the full potential of e-commerce
Sept. 7, 2024
Fontaine Modification
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The new conversion is the first for Kenworth models and lowers the truck height by 21”, while the final cab height overall depends on the vehicle’s specifications
Sept. 6, 2024