Heavy-Duty News by Trailer Technician
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and information that is relevant to the Semi-Trailer Industry. Sources include manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, and industry experts.
Clogged Supply Chain Impacts Class 8 Orders
OEMs could increase production by about 10% over the current rate if they could get the parts, but the supply chain remains clogged.
Peterbilt Parts Council
The Peterbilt Parts Council includes parts sales, operations and marketing professionals from Peterbilt dealerships throughout the United States and Canada.
Meritor Acquired by Cummins
Cummins completes its acquisition of Meritor, Inc., a supplier of drivetrain, braking, aftermarket & electric powertrain solutions for commercial vehicles.
Alkon Acquires AIRman Products
Alkon has acquired AIRman Products LLC. AIRman has a long history of providing creative pneumatic solutions for mobile and industrial applications.
Hendrickson HAULMAAX EX
Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems has partnered with Mack Trucks to offer the Next Generation HAULMAAX EX heavy-duty rubber suspension.
Continued Unfavorable Conditions Expected for Shippers
The outlook for the Shippers Condition Index (SCI) is for little change as utilization and rates are expected to remain mildly unfavorable for shippers.
Cox Automotive Acquires Trudell
Cox Automotive has acquired Trudell, expanding their trailer operations, including 13 trailer service locations and truck and trailer parts sales.
Rob Phillips Recognized for Visionary Leadership
Phillips Industries and Phillips Connect CEO, Rob Phillips has been recognized in The C-Suite: Trends, Updates, and CEO & CFO Leadership Awards magazine.
Wabash Partners with FreightVana
Wabash has announced its partnership with FreightVana, to support the 3PL’s fast-growing power-only offering: FreightVana X.
FinditParts Hires Chief People Officer
FinditParts, a leading supplier of heavy duty truck and trailer parts online, has announced the hiring of Ron Hendrixson as Chief People Officer (CPO).
Supply Chain Disruptions Continue to Impact Trailer Orders
Preliminary trailer orders fell in June because OEMs have limited build slots available due to ongoing supply chain disruptions.
Heavy-Duty Repair Shop Roundtable
Fullbay has scheduled a Shop Owner Roundtable to help heavy-duty repair shops navigate part shortages, inflation, and marketing.