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Trailer Backlog Climbs with Surge in Trailer Orders
Trailer backlog levels returned above 200,000 units as Trailer Orders hit a new monthly record of 56,949 units.

Channellock Tools at National Hardware Show
Channellock, Inc. will be featuring its newest and most innovative hand tools at this year’s National Hardware Show.

Dorsey Semi-Trailer Parts Store
The Dorsey Semi-Trailer Parts store offers genuine Dorsey Trailer replacement parts and parts for all other semi-trailers on the market.

FleetPride Heavy Duty Parts Milestone
FleetPride, a distributor of heavy duty truck and trailer parts, now offers more than one million unique parts on the company’s website.

Mike Tozzi Named Eagle Mark 4 President
Eagle Mark 4, leading supplier of Kalmar Ottawa yard trucks and parts, is pleased to announce that Mike Tozzi has been named President.

Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week Record Attendance
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) opened its doors this week. A record-breaking number of industry professionals is expected to attend.

Jon Stineman Named Truck-Lite President of U.S. Operations
Truck-Lite, a leader in LED lighting systems for commercial trailers, has named company veteran Jon Stineman President of its U.S. operations.

Wabash Enters Long Term Supply Agreement with J.B. Hunt
The Wabash multi-year agreement with J.B. Hunt Transport marks a strategic shift in how Wabash is intentionally building a backlog with strategic customers.

U.S. Xpress Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Earnings Release Date
U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: USX) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results after the market closes on February 9, 2023.

VIPAR Heavy Duty Sponsoring Students Attending HDAW
VIPAR Heavy Duty will sponsor two Northwood University students attending this year’s Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW).

Hyundai Trailer Drone Concept Wins GOOD DESIGN Award
The Hyundai Trailer Drone is a hydrogen-powered container transportation system capable of operating autonomously with a double e-Bogie configuration.

Utility Trailer Line Available at Royal Truck & Utility Trailer
Royal Truck & Utility Trailer, formally Royal Truck & Trailer, is now the full service Utility dealer for the entire state of Michigan.