November 2024

Jeremy Wolfe | EBM Commercial Vehicle Group
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What’s in Print

Wabash highlights Acutherm reefer body with EcoNex

Dec. 15, 2024
Wabash’s new composite material could make refrigerated transportation a more efficient and green industry. Transportation today faces constant pressure to become more energy...
John Hitch ︱ EBM Commercial Vehicle Group
The Freightliner 114SD Plus was among the vehicles measured, photographed, and crawled around during the recent NTEA Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit.
What’s in Print

Medium-duty 2025 CV roundup

Dec. 11, 2024
Here's what the major OEMs have to offer
Ford
The Ford E-Transit delivers significant cost savings with up to 48% reduction in scheduled maintenance costs compared to gas and diesel vans, according to the manufacturer.
Chassis

Ford offers new packages for 2025 Transit, E-Transit

Dec. 6, 2024
Packages can be financed together with the vehicle purchase, streamlining the process and eliminating separate upfit financing
John Hitch | EBM Commercial Vehicle Group
The HV Series integration updates include factory installed PTOs, enhanced Diamond Logic electronics, increased ground clearance, new tag and pusher options, and standardized fuel water and air dryer locations.
What’s in Print

‘Workhorse’ upgraded for work

Dec. 4, 2024
International HV Series redesign ‘raises the bar’ for chassis and body integration
ACT Research
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Market Stats

Trailer orders improve, still lag average levels

Oct. 29, 2024
The challenging truck freight environment in 2024 is continuing to suppress U.S. trailer demand

More content from November 2024

Cummins
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Equipment & Parts

Eaton-Cummins launches vocational transmission

Oct. 28, 2024
The new Endurant HD V features a range of features for specific conditions, including a rock-free feature, off-highway mode, and hill start aid.
NTEA
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Truck Bodies

Work Truck Week 2025 registration open

Oct. 25, 2024
This year’s work truck event will take place in Indianapolis, and will include the exhibitor hall, Green Truck Summit, NTEA’s annual meeting, and an inaugural event on the CV ...
Zeus Electric Chassis
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Truck Bodies

Zeus Electric Chassis signs dealer agreement with One Stop Truck & Equipment

Oct. 25, 2024
The dealer agreement will allow customers greater access to Zeus’ Class 5 electric chassis paired with an aluminum work truck cab, especially for those in California who need ...
SmithCo Mfg.
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Trailer Dealers

SmithCo adds River-Roads Sales & Leasing as dealer

Oct. 24, 2024
The new dealer will extend SmithCo’s reach in both Missouri and Illinois, particularly in the St. Louis area
Buyers Products
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Equipment & Parts

Buyers Products launches GuardDogg Headache Rack for work trucks

Oct. 23, 2024
The new rack is steel constructed and corrosion resistant and can come with various drill-free lighting mounts for mar-free installation
International
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What’s in Print

Navistar rebrands as International Motors

Oct. 18, 2024
To simplify its identity in the industry for the future, as well as go back to its roots, Traton is sunsetting Navistar, giving rise to International Motors.
NTEA
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Distributors, Upfitters

Congratulations to the latest companies earning MVP status

Oct. 18, 2024
It’s time to celebrate the latest members of NTEA’s Member Verification Program, this time with those who have qualified since July 2024
Hilltip
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Snow & Ice

Hilltip debuts IceStriker 8000 CM Combi Spreader

Oct. 18, 2024
The combi spreader is fully electric, features a spray bar for de-icing, and can come with the company’s StrikeSmart PLUS controller
Liberty Trailers
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Trailers

Liberty Trailers launches 14K I-Beam Equipment Hauler

Oct. 18, 2024
The new hauler features a lockable, integrated tongue storage box, fork holders for skid steer transportation, and several ramp options
Aspen Custom Trailers
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Trailers

Aspen opens new product support center in Woodland

Oct. 18, 2024
The new center will open at the end of 2024 and will assist customers in evaluating and selecting forestry, construction, and over-the-road transporters
Jason McDaniel | Trailer-Body Builders
The new Omni Tanker composite chemical tank trailer is distributed exclusively by Kraft Corporation.
Trailers

Kraft introduces Omni composite tank trailer

Oct. 18, 2024
The use of lightweight, high-strength carbon fiber composites for the barrel structure helps to maximize the trailer’s payload capacity and efficiency
Brandt Group
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Truck Bodies

Brandt brings Hydrovacs line to US

Oct. 18, 2024
The unit delivers 1150 U.S. gallons of water tank capacity and 11.6 cubic yards of debris tank capacity, as well as a 28-foot boom reach with 340-degree rotation
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News

NTEA, SEMA sue CARB, seek to block Advanced Clean Fleets regs

Oct. 15, 2024
NTEA and SEMA are filing the lawsuit on behalf of members who own and operate fleets of vehicles regulated by the ACF regulations or manufacture, market, and sell specialty vehicles...
Wabash
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Trailers

Wabash, University of Delaware partner on solar transportation solutions

Oct. 11, 2024
The two organizations will be combining Wabash’s EcoNex Technology and the University of Dealware’s TuFF technology to make trucks and trailers lighter and easier to electrify...
Polar King Mobile
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Trailer Dealers

Polar King Mobile debuts San Diego Dealer

Oct. 11, 2024
The new dealer will offer PKM’s three standard sizes of refrigerated trailer alongside its Isuzu and Cummins offerings
Sage Oil Vac
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Equipment & Parts

Sage Oil Vac adds all-weather capability to non-CDL lube truck lineup

Oct. 11, 2024
The new service truck provides heaters to minimize oil viscosity in cold temperatures, as well as a choice of product tanks and pump-free vacuum technology for convenience, among...
Bridgestone Americas
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Equipment & Parts

Firestone adds advanced fleet tires for work trucks, last-mile vans

Oct. 7, 2024
Firestone adds new advanced fleet tires for work trucks and last-mile vans
M.H. Eby
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Truck Bodies

Eby unveils new Renegade Service Body

Oct. 3, 2024
The new service truck body features cab-to-axle chassis in three sizes, tie down rings, powder-coated door panels and more
Ford
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Chassis

2025 Ford F-Series Super Duty order banks now open

Sept. 26, 2024
Ford Pro Vehicle Integration System 2.0 connects upfit instrumentation into the digital systems of Super Duty, helping simplify vehicle conversions