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ABF Freight National Master Freight Agreement Ratified
ABF Freight System is pleased to report the new five-year ABF National Master Freight Agreement has been ratified.

FTR Annual Transportation Conference Registration
FTR has extended the early-bird registration savings offer for their 19h Annual Transportation Conference.

Phillips Connect Smart Trailer Kits
Phillips Connect has assembled four powerful IoT: Internet of Trailers kits, allowing fleets of all sizes to seamlessly convert to Smart-Trailers.

Kenworth 100th Anniversary Trailer
The Kenworth 100th anniversary-themed trailer is a Great Dane 53′ step-deck van that features an extensive timeline of Kenworth’s history.

Jost KKS Automatic Coupling System at Road Transport Expo
JOST will be showcasing the revolutionary KKS automatic coupling solution with the KKS-U Connector at the Road Transport Expo 2023.

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.