July 2024

Kevin Jones | TBB
What’s in Print

NATDA Trailer Show to spotlight innovation

July 26, 2024
The annual event on track to break last year's record for attendance and exhibitors
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News

House 2025 highway bill limits trucking regs

July 2, 2024
The bill has several noteworthy sections to protect fleets, supply chain
Workhorse
Distributors, Upfitters

Workhorse expands product offering with Surefitters upfit solutions

June 28, 2024
The solution offers pre-configured upfit packages, particularly for last-mile delivery and vocational electric vehicles
Terex Utilities
Equipment & Parts

Terex Utilities Service School offers hands-on technician training

June 28, 2024
The service school is geared towards technicians who are honing their inspection, maintenance, and diagnostic skills on Terex's equipment
Bollinger Motors
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Chassis

EPA grants Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab Certificate of Conformity

June 28, 2024
The certification signifies that the chassis cab conforms to EPA emissions requirements, with the company hoping to launch in the second half of 2024

More content from July 2024

Vac-Con
Truck Bodies

Vac-Con delivers 10,000th vacuum truck

June 28, 2024
Industrial vehicle manufacturer founded in 1986 in Green Cove Springs, Florida, to deliver milestone unit to the Clay County Utility Authority
Oshkosh Defense
Trailers

Oshkosh Defense picks up Army trailer order

June 28, 2024
The MET six-axle drop deck trailer can transport combat vehicles weighing up to 60 tons
Schmitz Cargobull
Trailers

Schmitz Cargobull adds cold-chain telematics co. to group

June 25, 2024
Telematics solutions from AGS are used by most of the 50 largest companies for the transport of temperature-controlled goods in Spain
ACT Research
Trailers

Trailer demand faces 'challenging' time in cycle

June 22, 2024
Low freight rates and overstocked dealer lots pushed trailer orders sharply lower in May, according to ACT Research
AEM
Trailers

AEM Manufacturing Express to visit Felling

June 22, 2024
The tour covers more than 20 states with 80 stops at manufacturers to showcase the cutting-edge technology and innovations that power modern equipment
Utility Trailer Mfg.
Trailers

Utility opens Cargobull TRU plant in Texas

June 22, 2024
New facility in Eagle Pass will support the final assembly of Cargobull North America ultra-low emission transport refrigeration units
NTEA
Distributors, Upfitters

Registration opens for 2024 NTEA Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit

June 21, 2024
The Summit will take place Oct. 15-16 in Sandusky, Ohio, and focus on new chassis and technical updates
Western Global
Trailers

Western Global adds diesel fueling trailer

June 20, 2024
Newly introduced solution for fuel distributors is the company’s first non-hazmat, multi-tank diesel fuel delivery vehicle
Coxreels
Equipment & Parts

Coxreels improves, expands vacuum reel options

June 20, 2024
New 1¼-in. vacuum hose reel with a smaller frame size, improved swivels comes with and without hose
Konik Heavy Duty Products
Trailer Components

Konik Heavy Duty Products introduces FMVSS223-certified underride guard

June 14, 2024
The underride guard not only meets safety certification standards, but can fold for easier forklift access and can be bolted or welded to the main beams
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Trailer Dealers

Double A Utility Trailer celebrates second location

June 14, 2024
The new space allows Double A to expand its new and used trailer sales, aftermarket parts and service, rental capabilities, and more
GreenPower
Chassis

GreenPower unveils all-electric ReeferX

June 14, 2024
New medium-duty refrigerated truck features a customizable design, multi-temperature zones, lighter body, and up to 5,500 lbs. of payload capacity.
Krone
Trailers

W. European trailer forecast downgraded

June 13, 2024
Trailer registrations were even weaker than previously forecast in the first three months of the year—particularly in March, according to CLEAR International
Carry-On Trailer
Trailers

Carry-On to expand, upgrade Virginia facility

June 12, 2024
The company will upgrade to a powder coat paint system that will allow it to produce more premium products and increase production to serve growing demand from its northeast customers...
Talbert Mfg.
Trailer Dealers

Talbert Mfg. honors top dealers

June 12, 2024
Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel has remained Talbert’s top dealer for 16 consecutive years and also has been named the dealer with the most parts sales in 2023
East Mfg.
Trailers

East opens aftermarket parts distribution facility

June 10, 2024
In addition to East trailer parts, the new facility will carry common parts for all makes and all models, such as airbags, lights, wheel ends and more
Grote Industries
Truck Equipment

Grote Industries introduces Plug-And-Go 3-in-1 Power Cord, Air Assemblies

June 10, 2024
The kits include 12' and 15' lengths and a stainless-steel clamp and snap clip for quick installations
North Carolina DOT
Snow & Ice

Godwin Manufacturing, Good Roads win state contracts

June 7, 2024
Between the two companies, Godwin and Good Roads will supply the North Carolina DOT with several hundred dump bodies, hoists, and snowplows
Reyco Granning
Equipment & Parts

Hendrickson buys Reyco Granning suspension business

June 7, 2024
The Missouri-based company will continue to operate independently under its existing name for the foreseeable future, maintaining its market identity and ensuring continuity in...
Drōv Technologies
Trailers

Drōv, ArcBest to develop a sustainable smart trailer

May 31, 2024
The project comes after the LTL carrier completed a 120-day trial of Drōv AirBoxOne technology with its city and road trailer fleet
Polar King
Trailer Dealers

Early Trailers earns Polar King dealer honor

May 29, 2024
What began as a business offering 20 utility trailers has flourished into a supplier serving central Texas and carrying a product line of more than 150 units
Intellistop
Trailers

Partial victory: Fuel hauler wins first Intellistop exemption

May 28, 2024
FMCSA grants three-time safety champion’s long-delayed exemption request—but with new stipulations that limit the deployment of a preferred trailer safety device