April 2024

Jason McDaniel︱Trailer-Body Builders
What’s in Print

NTEA economist sees slowdown, not a recession

May 1, 2024
Latin-Kasper anticipates that while supply chain issues persist and interest rates remain elevated, the work truck industry will see no recession, and quote and backlog activity...
Josh Fisher | EBM CV
What’s in Print

Ram Professional plans to replace work truck rivals

May 1, 2024
Stellantis' launch is a sign of the company's commitment to compete with Ford Motor Company in the work truck market
Jason McDaniel | Trailer/Body Builders
What’s in Print

Buyers Products displays breadth of innovation

May 1, 2024
Truck equipment manufacturer introduces new toolboxes, racks, snowplow hitches, lighting, and more during Work Truck Week 2024
Morgan Olson
What’s in Print

Rivian targets CVs, teams with JBPCO

April 26, 2024
Rivian is entering the commercial vehicle market by collaborating with body builder Morgan Olson
Josh Fisher | EBM CV
What’s in Print

Bollinger on cusp of becoming ‘true OEM’

April 25, 2024
Bollinger Motors is moving its focus to medium-duty electric vehicles with the production of the Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab

More content from April 2024

GreenPower
What’s in Print

GreenPower launches truck body business

April 25, 2024
California-based manufacturer’s new GP Truck Body entity offers a complete line of truck bodies, including refrigerated boxes, built for electric vehicles
NTEA
What’s in Print

Ritchey named 60th NTEA board chair

April 25, 2024
The president and owner of Curry Supply Co. succeeds David Scheitlin, director of operations at Holman Manufacturing & Distribution in his role as board chair
Fontaine Modification
What’s in Print

Fontaine Modification continues effort to develop young engineers

April 6, 2024
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...
NTEA
Truck Equipment

Notebook: Work Truck Week 2024 shatters records

April 2, 2024
NTEA's signature event lured 15,790 industry stakeholders to Indianapolis for fours days of special guest speakers, educational sessions, and myriad exhibitors, including Sherwin...
ACT Research
Trailers

Trailer orders rebound, but fleets still face overcapacity

March 26, 2024
On the positive side of the orderbooks, cancellations took 'a turn for the better' and freight sectors are turning around
Brightec
Equipment & Parts

Thermo King to distribute BlueSeal air curtains

March 25, 2024
New collaboration with European company Brightec to deliver invisible climate barriers for refrigerated vehicles to the U.S. and Canada
Morgan Truck Body
Truck Bodies

Morgan Truck Body unveils two new truck designs

March 25, 2024
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...
Stellar Industries
Truck Equipment

Stellar unveils TMAX Mechanic Trucks and Accessories enhancements

March 25, 2024
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
Work Truck Solutions
Distributors, Upfitters

Work Truck Solutions expands platform for heavy-duty trucks

March 25, 2024
The company's expansion coincides with the promotion of a new heavy-duty sales manager and OEM-integrations for heavy-duty vehicles
The Shyft Group
Chassis

The Shyft Group joins Ford Pro Upfitter program

March 25, 2024
With its new designation, The Shyft Group will have access to an unlimited number of chassis from Ford, among other benefits
Custom Truck One Source
Equipment & Parts

Custom Truck One Source adds SOS Fleet Services

March 25, 2024
The acquisition adds over 30,000 sq. ft. of space to the equipment provider and grows their footprint in Louisiana
Fontaine Modification
Truck Bodies

Fontaine Modification grows Texas truck center

March 25, 2024
The new facility is 67,000 sq. ft. in total and features more space for fleet services and options for service expansion
Kevin Jones | Trailer/Body Builders
What’s in Print

HDNABI highlights regen technology

March 22, 2024
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...
Kevin Jones | TBB
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Range demonstrates powered trailer solution, ROI tool

March 22, 2024
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...
Wiltsie Truck Bodies
Truck Bodies

Gincor Werx acquires Wiltsie Truck Bodies

March 18, 2024
Wiltsie Truck Bodies' 60-year history will continue with Gincor Werx in Ontario, Canada
Thermo King
Trailer Dealers

Thermo King debuts dealer Electrification Readiness Program

March 15, 2024
Thermo King plans to roll out its EV readiness program to all its dealership locations by 2025
Kevin Jones | TBB
What’s in Print

Apollo Tires offers full commercial line in North America

March 15, 2024
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 to celebrate the...
Tramec and JWP
Equipment & Parts

Tramec acquires Johnson Welded Products

March 15, 2024
With this acquisition, Tramec grows its manufacturing portfolio and Johnson family members will continue to help lead the two companies
Hyundai Translead
Aftermarket Parts

Hyundai Translead adds Truck Center Companies to dealer network

March 15, 2024
The added dealer expands Hyundai Translead's reach within Nebraska as both a service and aftermarket parts provider
Ranger Design
Truck Equipment

Ranger Design unveils new pick-up truck utility system

March 14, 2024
The company's new rack and toolbox offering is suited for work truck upfits and offers utility and easy installation
Josh Fisher | EBM CV
What’s in Print

Diesel’s dominance continues

March 12, 2024
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, planning...
Jason McDaniel | Trailer/Body Builders
Truck Equipment

Vanair expands fleet power, efficiency offerings

March 11, 2024
Mobile solutions provider unviels weight-saving, all-in-one underdeck power system, spotlights Grip Idle Management acquisition at Work Truck Week
Jason McDaniel | Trailer/Body Builders
Distributors, Upfitters

Unconstrained collaboration: Knapheide upfits REE’s innovative electric chassis

March 11, 2024
Israel-based EV manufacturer showcases its ‘upfit-ready’ P7-C commercial vehicle with an enclosed KUV utility body during builder’s annual Work Truck Week distributor meeting
Kevin Jones | TBB
Equipment & Parts

Apollo Tires now offers full commercial line

March 8, 2024
NEW ORLEANS—The company's products cover the truck market spectrum—regional, mixed application, and linehaul
Kevin Jones | TBB
Trailers

Utility Trailer offers hybrid refrigeration units

March 8, 2024
NEW ORLEANS—Cargobull North America’s hybrid TRUs on Utility’s 3000R are changing the landscape of refrigerated transportation
Doonan Specialized Trailer
Trailers

Hoffmann Family of Companies acquires Doonan Specialized Trailer

March 8, 2024
The acquisition expands Hoffmann Family of Companies' presence in transportation, continuing their expansion after their purchase of Texas Bragg Trailers
Wounded Warrior Project
Trailers

NATDA selects Wounded Warrior project as 2024 charity

March 6, 2024
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
Jason McDaniel | Trailer/Body Builders
Truck Equipment

Ford marks Transit’s 10th year with EV upgrades

March 6, 2024
New for 2024, the best-selling E-Transit electric commercial van features longer range capability and faster charging, unlocking new fleet applications
Vanair
Equipment & Parts

Vanair expands jump pack capability with connector kits

March 4, 2024
Each kit comes complete with components and easy instructions to quickly modify any Start•All Jump•Pack to service trucks, yellow iron, or transit buses
SmithCo Mfg.
Trailer Dealers

SmithCo adds dealers in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Arizona

March 1, 2024
The three new locations will sell SmithCo's side sumps and agricultural trailer line, among others