Issues Impacting Heavy-Duty Outlook
Supply-chain difficulties, COVID, inflation, high energy prices, robust freight and rates, and public policy continue to impact the heavy-duty outlook.
Wabash Partners with Purdue University
Wabash announced a partnership with Purdue University to accelerate the company’s speed to market with proprietary, innovative products.
Phillips Industries Staffing Updates
Phillips Industries welcomes the new Director of Product Strategy and two new members to the OES and Fleet Sales Teams.
Trailer Orders Rebound in November
Preliminary reports show trailer net orders rebounded in November, as some OEMs began to further solidify their 2022 production plans.
VVMF 2022 The Wall That Heals Tour Schedule
Supported by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), The Wall That Heals is a Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica wall and mobile education center.
Work Truck Industry Welder Certification Program
The initial phase of the Work Truck Industry Welder Certification Program will include Safety, Principles of Welding, and Gas Metal Arc Welding.
Trailer Manufacturers Challenged by Staffing, Materials, Pricing
Component and material availability and staffing continue to be a significant problem for trailer manufacturers.
U.S. Xpress Q4 2021 Economic Forecast
U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. released its Q4 2021 economic forecast, highlighting trends and updates specific to the logistics industry.
October Trailer Orders Down
October preliminary net trailer orders were down approximately 40% from September and off 70% from last year’s peak order month.
Haldex Capital Markets Day 2021
Haldex invites institutional investors, financial analysts, and financial media to a Capital Markets Day.
Rear Impact Guard Inspections
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires rear impact guards to be examined as part of the annual inspection for commercial vehicles.
Kyle Check Joins P.S.I. as Sales Director OEM and Southwest Region
Kyle Check has joined Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) as sales director – OEM and Southwest region.
FleetPride Acquires Garden Spot Frame & Alignment
FleetPride, Inc, the largest independent aftermarket heavy duty distributor, has acquired the assets of Garden Spot Frame & Alignment.
Ryan Rockafellow Named EnTrans CEO
Engineered Transportation International (EnTrans) has appointed Ryan Rockafellow as CEO.
Todd Wazny Phillips Connect Vice President of Channel Sales
Todd Wazny has joined Phillips Connect as Vice President of Channel Sales. He brings more than twenty years of experience in telematics, logistics, and location services.
Hendrickson HAULMAAX EX for Autocar ACX & DC-64
Hendrickson has partnered with Autocar to offer the HAULMAAX EX as a part of the chassis enhancements for ACX, and DC-64 models.
NTEA MVP Status
Fleet managers, truck dealers and OEMs know truck equipment manufacturers and distributors with MVP status have implemented specific business and quality standards and comply with federal regulations.
PACCAR Parts Top Company for Women to Work For In Transportation
PACCAR Parts is proud to be recognized as a 2021 “Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation” by the Women In Trucking Association.
Wabash Receives IMA Manufacturing Excellence Award for Innovation
Wabash National received the 2021 IMA Manufacturing Excellence Award for Innovation for its molded structural composite (MSC) technology.
Large Fleets Drive Trailer Orders in September
FTR reports final trailer orders improved in September to 28,300 units only because a few large fleets sent in requirements for 2022.
PACCAR Parts Awards Horton Supplier Of The Year Award
PACCAR Parts, the leader in parts distribution for heavy and medium-duty commercial vehicles, recognizes Horton as the Supplier of the Year for North America.