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    DTNA
    Hexagon Purus will provide complete vehicle integration of battery packs for the battery-electric Freightliner eM2.
    Chassis

    Daimler starts BEV Freightliner eM2 production

    TBB Staff
    Nov. 2, 2023
    Daimler Truck North America has begun production of the battery-electric Freightliner eM2 in the U.S.
    ACT Research
    Total Trailer Backlog & Backlog Build Ratio September 2023
    Trailers

    Trailer forecast clouded by freight market: ACT Research

    TBB staff
    Nov. 1, 2023
    The data continue to provide 'mixed messages,' with trailer order cancellations remaining elevated, even as backlogs remain at healthy, albeit shorter, levels, the researchers...
    Stellantis
    Ram Stellantis Assembly
    What’s in Print

    UAW ends 2023 strikes with Big Three

    John Hitch
    Oct. 31, 2023
    In a busy weekend for the UAW, they negotiated a tentative deal with Stellantis, provided details behind the previously reached Ford deal, and started striking at lone holdout...
    NTEA
    Work Truck Week Exhibi Hall 2023
    Truck Bodies

    Work Truck Week 2024 schedule released, registration open

    TBB staff
    Oct. 27, 2023
    NTEA has released its schedule for the big event in March, including the keynote speakers and dates for various educational sessions
    Aluma
    Aluma 8215 Hswb Aluma Trailer Canam
    Trailers

    Aluma releases new single axle wide body trailer

    TBB Staff
    Oct. 27, 2023
    The trailer manufacturer has introduced the Wide Body Single Axle Trailer WB15 SA DOF, which can handle wider loads and features a rubber torsion axle

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    Trailers

    Stoughton adds dealer in southeast market

    TBB Staff
    Oct. 27, 2023
    Fleet Trailer & Equipment has extended Stoughton Trailers' footprint in Alabama and Mississippi by joining its dealer network
    ODP
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    Distributors, Upfitters

    Stertil-Koni adds ODP to its distributor network

    TBB Staff
    Oct. 26, 2023
    Stertil-Koni has expanded its reach in the Colorado region by adding Optimized Distributor Partners, based out of Commerce City, to its distributor network
    Phillips Industries
    Phillips Permalite
    Equipment & Parts

    Phillips Industries reveals interior corner lights for refrigerated trailers

    TBB staff
    Oct. 23, 2023
    Ultra-bright Permalite Apex lights with optional motion-activated sensor are designed to be energy efficient and durable
    Jason McDaniel / TBB
    Tremcar Wash
    Equipment & Parts

    Tremcar, BTI partner on self-cleaning dry bulker

    TBB staff
    Oct. 23, 2023
    Equipment suppliers showcase a pneumatic tank trailer equipped with the time-saving AutoClean filtration system during NTTC’s Tank Truck Week 2024
    Jason McDaniel | Trailer Body Builders
    Hendrickson’s new outboard-mounted ADB rotor is a “revolutionary” option for the HXL7 wheel-end package and InTraax LDA (large-diameter axle) suspensions.
    Trailer Components

    Hendrickson launches outboard-mounted, air-disc brake rotors for tank trailers

    Jason McDaniel
    Oct. 20, 2023
    ‘Revolutionary’ new Maxx22T trailer air disc brake system—showcased during NTTC’s 2023 Tank Truck Week—enhances serviceability and safety by simplifying rotor swaps
    Transtex
    Transtex Inc Transtex A Leading Company In The Transportation
    Trailer Components

    TRANSTEX receives CARB pre-approved solution for HD trailers

    TBB Staff
    Oct. 20, 2023
    CARB has granted Transtex's Edge Fin a Bin V Executive Order for drag reduction, providing fleets with another option to increase their aerodynamics and reduce emissions
    Atlantic Utility Trailer Sales
    Atlantic Utility Trailer Sales
    Trailer Dealers

    Atlantic Utility Trailer Sales acquires Utility Trailer Sales of New Jersey

    TBB Staff
    Oct. 19, 2023
    The acquisition of Utility Trailer Sales of New Jersey will allow Atlantic Utility to expand its sales coverage into North Jersey, Metro New York, and Long Island, with Utility...
    Fontaine Fifth Wheel
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    Equipment & Parts

    Fontaine introduces first fifth wheel 'with a brain'

    Kevin Jones
    Oct. 19, 2023
    When integrated with the truck OEM’s CAN and telematics, SmartConnect will seamlessly transmit lock status, hours of use, number of couples, and maintenance alerts to fleet managers...
    Carrier Transicold
    Carrier Transicold Eliteline Units In Yard
    Trailers

    Carrier Transicold unveils OptimaLINE container refrigeration unit

    TBB Staff
    Oct. 18, 2023
    The new container refrigeration unit offers both greater efficiency and performance under varying conditions to lower fleet carbon outputs
    Road Ready
    Rr Lods
    Equipment & Parts

    Road Ready adds remote monitoring to LODS

    TBB staff
    Oct. 18, 2023
    The new option is a telematics-enabled solution that monitors the trailer’s lighting system and alerts the fleet of any light outages.
    Michelin Energy Guard
    Utility Michelin Facebook
    Trailer Components

    Michelin Energy Guard and Utility Trailer finalize agreement

    TBB Staff
    Oct. 17, 2023
    Michelin Energy Guard and Utility Trailer have agreed to equip the latter's trailers with Michelin Energy Flaps as standard specification
    Thermo King
    Thermo King Telematics As Standard 2024 Press Release Image
    Equipment & Parts

    Thermo King to standardize telematics on truck, trailers products in 2024

    TBB staff
    Oct. 13, 2023
    Thermo King will offer telematics service subscriptions as standard features on APUs, trailers, and trucks in 2024 to provide greater visibility into fleet operations.
    NTEA
    Ntea Mvp Companies
    Distributors, Upfitters

    NTEA elevates more companies to MVP status

    TBB Staff
    Oct. 13, 2023
    Equipment manufacturers and distributors with the NTEA's MVP status have implemented specific business and quality standards and comply with federal regulations
    CCM
    Ccm Chassis
    Trailers

    Private equity firm acquires Consolidated Chassis Management

    TBB staff
    Oct. 6, 2023
    CCM will serve as the exclusive manager and sole chassis provider for SACP 3.0 under a long-term management and supply agreement with South Atlantic Consolidated Chassis Pool ...