December 2023

Shawn Rhodes
What’s in Print

Sales: A High-Stakes Battlefield

Jan. 19, 2024
In the ever-evolving world of sales, success is akin to navigating a high-stakes battlefield. It’s a journey fraught with relentless stress and unseen threats lurking at...
NATM
What’s in Print

Playing to win

Jan. 12, 2024
NATM Convention & Trade Show to return to Las Vegas for 2024
NTEA
What’s in Print

NTEA publishes OEM-aimed guide to upfits

Jan. 9, 2024
SANDUSKY, Ohio—NTEA released the first edition of its OEM Chassis Considerations Guide during NTEA’s Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit here in October. The guide...
Jason McDaniel | TBB
What’s in Print

Cyber shakedown?

Jan. 5, 2024
Tank trailers now susceptible to hackers
Kevin Jones | TBB
What’s in Print

Dealing with change

Jan. 5, 2024
Trailer dealers convene as a business lull offers opportunities to catch up, improve operations

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Kevin Jones | TBB
What’s in Print

Freight, equipment markets stuck in neutral into 2024

Jan. 5, 2024
Freight and equipment markets have already hit bottom and won't dig deeper, but the bounce back upward will be slow
John Carr | NTDA
What’s in Print

Foundation for the future

Dec. 29, 2023
I’m not sure what it is about the trailer business that makes it special—but there’s something. I always leave the annual gatherings of the various and closely...
Jason McDaniel | Bulk Transporter
Equipment & Parts

Under pressure: Fleets target tire efficiency in Alamo City

Dec. 6, 2023
Annual Fleet Tech Event by P.S.I. and Meritor details tire inflation system benefits, delivers key OOS update and presentations by ATA, NACFE, CVSA leaders in San Antonio
TBB file photo
Distributors, Upfitters

Panels set for 2024 Aftermarket Dialogue

Dec. 3, 2023
HDAD brings together thought leaders from all segments of the heavy duty aftermarket industry who can share applied knowledge on the state of the marketplace
US Tarp
Equipment & Parts

US Tarp earns workplace award

Nov. 27, 2023
The award is based entirely on employee feedback gathered with the Workplace Survey, administered by the Detroit Free Press
SmithCo Mfg.
Trailers

SmithCo to offer custom lease financing

Nov. 27, 2023
The commercial vehicle LTO option offers no money down with competitive monthly payments and a defined buyout at the end of a 12-month lease
ACT Research
Trailers

Trailer orders climb again in October: ACT Research

Nov. 23, 2023
The cancellation rate moderated to 1.2% of the backlog in October, from September’s 2.8% level—improved but still slightly elevated
Schmitz Cargobull
Trailers

Trailer forecast improves in Western Europe: CLEAR

Nov. 22, 2023
Western European trailer demand remains somewhat insulated from the impact of the war in Ukraine compared to countries that are geographically close to the conflict
Jerr-Dan
Truck Bodies

Jerr-Dan honors towing operators

Nov. 20, 2023
The Survivor Fund was established in 2005 to provide immediate financial support to families of those in the industy who lose their lives in the line of service.
Hilltip
Snow & Ice

Hilltip introduces drop spreader for compact tractors, loaders

Nov. 17, 2023
Hilltip's latest winter maintenance drop spreader for compact tractors and loaders offers 8-10 cu.-ft. capacities, hydraulic motors, and an optional 12-volt electrical drive
VIPAR Heavy Duty
Distributors, Upfitters

Dire Truck Parts joins VIPAR Heavy Duty

Nov. 17, 2023
Founded in 2021, Dire Truck Parts has now one of VIPAR Heavy Duty's distributors
UW-Whitewater Nick Pook
Trailers

Stoughton Trailers and Wahlin Foundation partner on workforce development; name new Fellow

Nov. 17, 2023
Stoughton Trailers and the Wahlin Foundation partnered with the University of Wisconsin to offer a total sum of $125,000 in stipends and scholarships
Zeus Electric Chassis
Chassis

Zeus Electric Chassis selects Edison Manufacturing as assembly partner

Nov. 17, 2023
Zeus Electric Chassis and Edison Manufacturing and Engineering signed a MoU on Zeus' Class 5 chassis cab work trucks
Western Star
Ws 47 X
Chassis

Western Star in line for production boost

Daimler CEO Martin Daum said the Western Star team’s order book is sold out through the first two quarters of next year and that the lineup is poised to grow its market share....
Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh Defense Jltv Order
Chassis

Oshkosh Defense receives $208 million JLTV order

Nov. 10, 2023
The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal ordered several Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, trailers, and packaged and installed kits
Transfer Flow
Ford Fuel Tank Transfer System2
Truck Equipment

Transfer Flow introduces Ford gas replacement fuel tank system

Nov. 10, 2023
The new gas replacement fuel tank system offers 58 gallons of capacity and received an executive order from the California Air Resources Board.
Oshkosh Corp.
Oshkosh E Vs
Truck Bodies

Oshkosh garners another sustainability award

Nov. 9, 2023
EV offerings now include North America’s first fully integrated, zero-emission electric refuse collection vehicle, an electric fire truck, an all-electric scissor lift, the next...
Custom Truck One Source Inc.
Ctos Aerial
Chassis

Custom Truck One Source Inc. posts big gains in Q3

Nov. 9, 2023
“A third consecutive quarter of record setting vehicle production by our team allowed us to both add to our fleet and post strong year-over-year growth in new vehicle sales,” ...
MEMA
Mema Logo 1500
Aftermarket Parts

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers support REPAIR Act's congressional progress

Nov. 6, 2023
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers supported the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act's move to the Energy and Commerce Committee