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Bendix NTDC Grand Champion Award
Bendix is proud to return as a sponsor of the National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) Grand Champion Award.

Excel Trailer Offering Wabash Sales & Service
As a Wabash dealer, Excel Trailer will provide sales and service support for Wabash’s complete truck body and trailer portfolio.

Wabash Second Quarter 2025 Results
Wabash (NYSE: WNC) has reported results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

Boss Truck Shop – West Memphis, Arkansas
The Boss Truck Shop in West Memphis, Arkansas is now open. Services include DOT inspections, oil changes, tire sales & repairs, and roadside support.

Schneider Celebrates 90 Years
Schneider National, Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), celebrates 90 years of bold evolution, resilience and service excellence.

Spread-Axle Weighing via Weigh My Truck App
CAT Scale has released updates for both the iOS and Android versions of the Weigh My Truck app that now allow drivers to perform spread- axle weighments.

Bendix Fusion ADAS Available on Kenworth T680
The Bendix Fusion advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) is now available on Kenworth Truck Company T680s.

EnTrans Recognized by TTMA for Plant Safety
EnTrans has been awarded Plant Safety Awards by the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association (TTMA) for outstanding safety records.

SmithCo Hires New Director of Manufacturing
SmithCo Mfg., Inc., a leader in side dump trailer design and manufacturing, has named Scott Heemstra as the Director of Manufacturing.

Trailer Orders Decline in April
FTR reports U.S. trailer net orders sharply declined to just 10,669 units, down 50% month- over-month (m/m) and 23% year-over-year (y/y).

Amerit Names Senior Vice President of Safety
Amerit Fleet Solutions (Amerit) has announced the appointment of Chris Moulden as Senior Vice President of Safety.

Trudell Trailer Sales is Now Midwest Great Dane
Trudell Trailer Sales, acquired by Cox Automotive in 2022, proudly announced its name change to Midwest Great Dane.