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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.

Great Dane Manufacturing Facilities Recognized for Plant Safety
The Great Dane Jonesboro, AR, and Huntsville, TN, manufacturing facilities have won Plant Safety Awards from the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association.

Wabash Dry Van Trailers with New Logo
Wabash has unveiled its first rebranded dry van trailer with the company’s new logo. Their entire line of trailers is scheduled to be rebranded this year.

Premier Mfg 1400 & 1400H Couplings
Premier Mfg 1400 & 1400H couplings operate with strike-resistant latching and have a latch capacity of 60,000lbs making it an option for heavy-duty fleets.

Elle Deneau – MBE Group Account Manager
MBE Group, a marketing communications agency highly focused in the automotive and trucking industries, has promoted Elle Deneau to account manager.

Mayhew 4 Piece Micro Hook and Pick Set
Mayhew expands their premium hand tool product line with the addition of a new 4 Piece Micro Hook and Pick set, part #31098.

Cox Automotive Mobility Fleet Solutions
Cox Automotive Mobility is enhancing the flow, health and life cycle of fleets of all types and sizes through its digital-first suite of fleet solutions.