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    What’s in Print

    Polishing the crystal ball

    Kevin Jones
    April 12, 2024
    ‘Maintaining operational rhythm’ will be key to success in 2024
    Ram
    Truck Bodies

    Ram introduces new ProMaster EV

    Jenna Hume
    April 9, 2024
    This new EV marks the brand’s first available fully electrified van for fleet operations.
    Orange EV
    What’s in Print

    Electric truck maker Orange EV expands to build more zero-emission 'yard dogs' in Kansas City

    Josh Fisher
    April 8, 2024
    Electric truck maker Orange EV expands to build more ‘yard dogs’ in Kansas City
    Wabash
    What’s in Print

    Wabash wraps record 2023 financial results

    Kevin Jones
    Feb. 21, 2024
    Wabash follows its 2022 record financials with even better performance in 2023
    Ford
    Chassis

    Ecolab to electrify fleet with Ford Pro

    Kevin Jones
    Feb. 9, 2024
    Global sustainability company will convert its North American sales and service fleet by 2030, beginning in California with more than 1,000 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro trucks, Mustang...

    More content from February 2024

    NTEA
    Distributors, Upfitters

    Go for a spin at Work Truck Week

    TBB staff
    Feb. 9, 2024
    RIde & Drive features subject matter experts and vehicles from 18 participating companies in one place at annual show
    Range Energy
    Trailers

    Range Energy launches Dealer Advisory Council for electric trailers

    TBB Staff
    Feb. 8, 2024
    The council includes commercial dealers across several OEMs who will advise Range as the company expands their pilot programs and moves toward full-scale production
    Carrier Transicold
    Equipment & Parts

    Carrier Transicold adds eTRU for small vehicles

    TBB staff
    Feb. 6, 2024
    The new all-electric Neos 200e transport refrigeration unit is designed to reduce carbon emissions from electric and engine-powered delivery vans
    Warehouse on Wheels
    Trailers

    American Trailer Rental Group rebrands as Warehouse on Wheels

    TBB Staff
    Feb. 2, 2024
    The rebrand focuses on the company's mobile storage offerings while still retaining all of its current brand names
    Range Energy
    Trailers

    CARB updates Range Energy's RA trailer platform voucher

    TBB Staff
    Feb. 2, 2024
    The California Air Resources Board increased the company's point-of-sale incentive voucher to $120,000 per unit through the Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Project
    Fontaine Modification
    Truck Bodies

    Fontaine Modification offers steering conversion for Freightliner MD trucks

    TBB Staff
    Feb. 2, 2024
    The dual-drive steering modification will apply to 2025 Freightliner M2 106 Plus and M2 108SD Plus trucks, allowing drivers to operate them on either side
    Trinity Truck and Trailer Service
    Trailers

    Dairy tanker manufacturer expands in Michigan

    Jan. 31, 2024
    Trinity Truck and Trailer Service in Ithaca plans to grow storage silo production, renovate repair facility in $6.75 million, two-phase project with local support
    Hercules Mfg Co
    Truck Bodies

    New ownership at reefer specialist Hercules Mfg.

    TBB staff
    Jan. 30, 2024
    Justin Wilson, a former Hercules employee, now will serve as president and CEO of the 120-year-old body manufacturer
    Western Star
    Chassis

    Western Star beefs up work truck safety

    Commercial Vehicle Staff
    Jan. 30, 2024
    Daimler Truck North America brand adds new standard and optional safety features for 47X and 49X models, including the Detroit Assurance safety suite and backup alerts
    Workhorse Group
    Chassis

    Workhorse, W.W. Williams team for EV service

    TBB staff
    Jan. 29, 2024
    Williams will initially offer service through its Power Products Systems Division located in Wakefield, Massachusetts, with the potential for additional locations
    Jerr-Dan
    Truck Bodies

    Jerr-Dan adds MPL-60 wrecker to medium-duty line

    TBB Staff
    Jan. 29, 2024
    Jerr-Dan's new wrecker features dual-side electro-hydraulic controls and hydraulic rear spades
    Coxreels
    Equipment & Parts

    Coxreels boosts safety with new hi-viz hoses

    TBB staff
    Jan. 26, 2024
    The hybrid PVC/rubber hoses are designed to improve safety by increasing awareness and visibility
    ACT Research
    Trailers

    Trailer orders close 2023 with slight monthly rise; ACT Research

    TBB staff
    Jan. 26, 2024
    December’s backlog-to-build ratio was squeezed by a stronger build rate offset by only a slight uptick in backlog, says ACT's McNealy
    REE Automotive
    Chassis

    REE completes U.S. certification, begins deliveries for P7-C EV

    Jan. 19, 2024
    REE's x-by-wire electric vehicle is certified by both Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and the Environmental Protection Agency
    Firestone Airide
    Aftermarket Parts

    Firestone Airide debuts Air Command onboard compressor kits

    TBB Staff
    Jan. 19, 2024
    Firestone Airide's onboard compressor kits provide dual-path air-helper spring control from a remote or a Bluetooth-enabled device
    DexKo Global
    Trailer Components

    DexKo Global acquires Cerka Industries

    TBB Staff
    Jan. 19, 2024
    The acquisition of the trailer axle manufacturer and trailer component dealer has increased DexKo's footprint in Canada
    NTEA
    Distributors, Upfitters

    NTEA releases latest companies earning MVP status

    NTEA
    Jan. 19, 2024
    The first companies elevated to MVP status in 2024 include Hercules Manufacturing Co., Klein Products of Texas, Knapheide Truck Equipment Center Charlotte, and more
    Mullen Automotive
    Truck Bodies

    Mullen, Knapheide, Phenix team on Class 3 EV

    Jan. 13, 2024
    The light-weight body configuration designed to bring an EV solution for Class 3 service body truck fleets to municipalities and public utilities
    Mid-States Utility Trailer Sales
    Trailer Dealers

    Mid-States Utility launches new website

    Jan. 12, 2024
    A suite of interactive tools simplifies the search of their extensive lineup of reefers, dry vans, flatbeds, drop decks and side dump trailers
    American Chrome Company
    Equipment & Parts

    Multi Parts acquires American Chrome Company

    TBB Staff
    Jan. 9, 2024
    The acquisition of the family-owned business increased Multi Parts' reach in the heavy-duty market
    SAF-Holland
    Equipment & Parts

    DTNA makes SAF-Holland fifth wheels standard

    TBB staff
    Jan. 8, 2024
    Couplers earn standard positioning for all moderate, severe-duty applications on Freightliner, Western Star tractors
    Stemco
    Equipment & Parts

    Webb acquires Stemco pre-adjusted hub assembly line

    TBB staff
    Jan. 2, 2024
    Webb Wheel, which partnered with Stemco to launch the line in 2018, now will ‘seamlessly’ produce Trifecta products