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Tankstar Utilizes Bendix to Promote Driver Safety
Tankstar’s commitment to safety includes supporting its drivers with Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes and Bendix Wingman Fusion driver assistance technologies.

RPM Truck Repair Acquired by FleetPride
FleetPride has acquired the assets of RPM Truck Repair, a provider of truck and trailer repair services in Effingham and Mount Vernon, Illinois.

NTEA 2023 Executive Leadership Summit
Registration is now open for the NTEA 2023 Executive Leadership Summit. The commercial vehicle event will be held in Plymouth, Michigan.

Timpte Trailers Odessa, Texas
Timpte, Inc., manufacturer of dry bulk commodity trailers, announces its newest Customer Support Center (CSC) in Odessa, Texas.

Class 8 Orders Above Expectations
FTR Reports Preliminary North American Class 8 Net Orders for May Were Above Expectations, Rising 9% M/M to 13,600 Units

Monday Trailers & Peterson Motors Joins Brandt Dealer Network
Monday Trailers & Equipment and Peterson Motors Co. have joined the Brandt heavy haul trailer dealer network.

US Trailer Parts & Supply Acquired by HTI
Hinton Transportation Investments (HTI) announces the acquisition of US Trailer Parts & Supply, Inc.

Great Dane Receives TTMA Plant Safety Awards
The Great Dane manufacturing facilities in Statesboro, GA and Elysburg, PA have won the 2022 TTMA Plant Safety Award.

Milwaukee Adds 36″ and 42″ Pry Bars
Milwaukee has expanded their line of mechanic pry bars with the addition of the 36″ (45-74-9236) and 42″ (45-74-9242).

Galbreath X6 Roll-Off Cable Hoist
Wastequip, North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, announces its new X6 roll-off cable from the company’s Galbreath brand.

VIPAR Heavy Duty Network Continues Growth
The VIPAR Heavy Duty Network of independent parts distributors and service specialists has grown to more than 920 locations.

Amerit Trailer Tech Academy
Amerit Fleet Solutions Trailer Tech Academy equips individuals with the skills to become proficient trailer technicians.