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    Concern over the economy was the top-ranked trucking industry issue of 2024, according to ATRI. Researchers noted that rising operational costs, the lingering freight recession, and declining freight rates make the economy a top concern for motor carriers and drivers alike.
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    No duh: Economy trucking’s top concern

    Josh Fisher
    Jan. 6, 2025
    Fleet leaders continue to stress over freight, rate levels and lawsuit abuse
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    Wabash sees 2024 as 'foundation' for future

    Kevin Jones
    Jan. 31, 2025
    A “more diversified portfolio” helped Wabash manage the cyclical downturn in the dry van market
    Jason McDaniel | Trailer/Body Builders
    A heavy-haul HRG flip-neck trailer at the Kalyn Siebert manufacturing facility in Gatesville, Texas.
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    Fully invested: Kalyn Siebert upgrades trailer output with advanced automation

    Jason McDaniel
    Jan. 27, 2025
    Parent company EnTrans International this year earmarked $4.5 million in new machines, including a laser processor, a robotic welding cell, and high-tech plasma cutter.
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    Trailer/Body Builders magazine - January 2025

    Jan. 20, 2025
    The January 2025 Issue of TBB climbs mountains looking at a body builder's journey into tracked vehicle uplifting, looks at the upcoming and inaugural NATA Trailer Tech show, ...
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    People and Positions November 2024

    TBB Staff
    Jan. 14, 2025
    Each month, Trailer/Body Builder recognizes notable promotions and transitions for folks in the industry. Here's the most recent entries for November
    Jason McDaniel | Trailer-Body Builders
    Kraft's new 56,000-sq.-ft. facility is located on 9 acres in La Porte, Texas, right in the heart of the country's petrochemical industry.
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    Josh Fisher | EBM Commercial Vehicle Group
    Chris Spear, president and CEO of American Trucking Associations, gives his State of the Industry address at ATA's 2024 management conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
    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.
    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.
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    October People and Positions
    VDA/IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024
    When they call IAA Transportation in Hannover, Germany, a 'trade fair,' they aren't kidding. More than 145,000 people turned out in September for the largest CV event in Europe.
    Kevin Jones | Trailer-Body Builders
    Speaking at the Wabash Ignite Conference, Oct. 1, in Louisville, Kentucky, Wabash CEO From CEO Brent Yeagy calls for industry the industry to work togethjer to solve 'the big problems.'