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Optronics Temperature-Sensitive Heated LED Lamps
Heated LED lamps from Optronics automatically monitor ambient temperature and turn heating functions on and off as weather conditions change.

Webb Wheel Acquires Stemco Trifecta Pre-Adjusted Hub Assembly Line
STEMCO has announced the sale of its Trifecta line of pre-adjusted hub assembly products to Webb Wheel Products.

Trailer Orders Fall in November
FTR reports November U.S. trailer orders fell by more than 13,000 units. Trailer orders were down 45% versus November 2022.

Wabash Earns Spot on Prestigious Forbes List
Wabash has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Most Successful Small-Cap Companies 2024.

XPO to Acquire Yellow Corporation Service Centers
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has approved XPO’s offer to acquire 28 Yellow Corporation service Centers.

TRP Store Opens in St Cloud, Minnesota
Operated by Allstate Peterbilt Group, the new TRP Store in St Cloud, Minnesota, offers aftermarket parts for trucks, trailers and buses.

Timken Recognized by Newsweek
The Timken Company has been recognized by Newsweek and Statista Inc. as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024.

FTR Transportation Outlook Webinar
The FTR Transportation webinar, Transitioning to Growth in 2024, will examine key factors affecting the rail, intermodal, and trucking sectors.

Stemco Auto-Torq Axle Fastener on Great Dane Trailers
The new Stemco Auto-Torq axle fastener will come standard on all Great Dane trailers.

Merx Truck & Trailer Acquires North Texas Fleet Services
Merx Truck & Trailer has acquired North Texas Fleet Services, a provider of fleet maintenance services based in Garland, Texas.

Eagle Mark 4 Albuquerque, New Mexico
Eagle Mark 4, a leader of sales, service, rental, and parts in the yard truck industry, has opened a new facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Hendrickson Partners with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing
Hendrickson has entered into a new multi-year sponsorship with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL).