February 2025

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What’s in Print

EV push dims with new administration

March 24, 2025
Trump looks to pull the plug on mandates, incentives; pushes fossil fuel production
Wabash
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What’s in Print

Wabash makes leadership changes for 2025

March 7, 2025
Wabash has named Drew Schwartzhoff to SVP and CCO and Donald Winston to SVP and COO of the company
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What’s in Print

2025 outlook: Who knows?

Tariff talks add uncertainty to long-hoped-for freight rebound
Kevin Jones I Trailer-Body Builders
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Trailer Output

Trailer Output Report 2024: Time for a dip

March 4, 2025
The trailer build in 2024 lived down to low expectations, but the worst is over ... right?
Harbinger Motors
According to Harris, building a better driver-focused product in this segment is an easy feat. He believes the market’s current step vans have received no significant updates since the 1980s.
Chassis

EV startup CEO believes his trucks can beat out Ford, Freightliner

Feb. 10, 2025
Harbinger is building a better product with more capable engineers in a segment that legacy OEMs “don’t care about,” according to its CEO

More content from February 2025

Teletrac Navman
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Distributors, Upfitters

Teletrac Navman adds new asset trackers

Feb. 7, 2025
The asset trackers, for indoor and outdoor construction assets, offer one-time-only installation for equipment operators
Polar Leasing
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Distributors, Upfitters

Polar Leasing breaks ground on Texas hub

Feb. 7, 2025
Refrigerated trailer supplier plans to establish a new 12,800-sq.-ft. distribution facility for its walk-in units in Temple
JOST
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Equipment & Parts

JOST acquires lifting specialist Hyva

Feb. 3, 2025
Acquisition is billed as a “significant milestone” in the growth journey of JOST
Clarience Technologies
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News

Clarience Technologies acquires Ranger Design

Jan. 31, 2025
Ranger Design joins brands including Truck-Lite and Safe Fleet under Clarience Technologies’ banner.
Wabash
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What’s in Print

Wabash sees 2024 as 'foundation' for future

Jan. 31, 2025
A “more diversified portfolio” helped Wabash manage the cyclical downturn in the dry van market
Hendrickson
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News

Hendrickson invests in solar farm to power factory

Jan. 31, 2025
Commercial vehicle systems manufacturer plans to build a solar farm with 2,100 panels at its bumper plant in Joliet, Illinois
Ranger Design
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Distributors, Upfitters

Ranger Design's Trazer rack built for flexibility

Jan. 28, 2025
The over-the-cab truck rack extension makes it a breeze to transport ladders, piping, and other oversized, job-critical materials
Victory Truck Body
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Truck Bodies

Demountable Concepts becomes Victory Truck Body

Jan. 26, 2025
The philosophy driving Victory’s rebrand is founded on three guiding principles: focus on customer; build a superior product; and deliver customers’ truck body(s) on schedule
SAF-Holland
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Aftermarket Parts

SAF-Holland rebrands remanufactured parts unit

Jan. 25, 2025
The change to Haldex REMAN comes with greater investment in the remanufacturing business, including dedicating the company’s Marion, North Carolina plant to the project
Leer Group
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Distributors, Upfitters

Leer Group provides new online tools for dealers and ambassadors

Jan. 24, 2025
The Leer Group is using both Promoboxx and Social Ladder to streamline its social media engagement and overall communications
Stoughton Lease
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Trailers

Stoughton Rental and Leasing opens new location in Memphis

Jan. 24, 2025
The new facility, which is the company’s tenth location in the U.S., will include dry van and refrigerated trailers
McNeilus
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Truck Bodies

Allegiance Trucks inks deal with McNeilus

Jan. 24, 2025
Allegiance will represent McNeilus products in an exclusive territory covering Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island and Massachusetts
ACT Research
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Trailers

Trailer orders increase in December

Jan. 23, 2025
An order uptick showcasing demand, or the lack thereof, depends not just on the first few months of the new order cycle, but on order volumes through Q1 2025 and beyond
Great Dane
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Truck Bodies

Great Dane truck bodies roll off line in Pennsylvania

Jan. 18, 2025
The truck body expansion aligns with the company’s broader vision to enhance operational efficiency, increase regional market presence, and solidify its reputation for quality...
Utility Trailer Manufacturing
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Trailer Dealers

Utility Trailer dealer groups consolidate

Jan. 18, 2025
Utility Trailers Sales of Utah and Utility Trailer Sales of Idaho combine as Mountain West Utility Trailer
Utility Trailer
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Trailer Dealers

Utility Trailer of California adds Oregon's TNT

Jan. 13, 2025
TNT Trailer Sales, which boasts expertise in TRU parts, sales, and service, rebrands as Pacific Coast Utility Trailer after acquisition
East Trailers
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Trailers

East rebrands to emphasize trailer focus

Jan. 10, 2025
East also renews its focus on enhancing customer relationships and fostering innovation to address the challenges faced by the transportation industry
Wabash
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Trailers

Wabash again named among most responsible companies

Jan. 10, 2025
Companies are ranked on the list based on their scores in the three pillars of ESG: environmental, social and corporate governance
STS
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Trailer Dealers

New York's STS dealer group rebrands under Utility

Jan. 6, 2025
Under the same ownership, this cobranding “reflects pride” in representing the Utility Trailer Manufacturing brand
MH Eby
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Trailers

M.H. Eby rolls out low-profile gooseneck

Jan. 3, 2025
Designed with Eby’s signature all-aluminum construction, this trailer delivers strength, performance, and long-term corrosion resistance while maximizing payload capacity
ConMet
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Equipment & Parts

ConMet marks 30 years of PreSet technology

Jan. 3, 2025
PreSet, the first pre-assembled wheel end in the industry, eliminated guesswork for OEMs and set a new standard for safety and ease for use in Class 8 trucks and trailers
Modalis
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What’s in Print

Modalis offers new ‘Butterfly’ swap-body

Jan. 2, 2025
20-ft. open-top container designed for transporting bulk loads such as fertilizers or waste
Polar King Mobile
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Trailers

Polar King Mobile reefers offer ground level loading

Dec. 23, 2024
The Sure-Trac system will make loading safer and more efficient, while doors on two sides will make trailers more accessible
Sage Oil Vac
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Chassis

Sage Oil Vac offers service lube vans

Dec. 20, 2024
Sage Oil Vac service lube vans offer a lower upfront investment and potential fuel savings, when compared to larger dedicated lube trucks