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.
Parts for Trucks Partners with Investor
VIPAR Heavy Duty founding stockholder Parts for Trucks, Inc. has partnered with private equity firm SeaFort Capital to accelerate their growth strategies.
Phillips Power Air Kit (PAK) Lineup Expanded
The Phillips Power Air Kit (PAK) lineup now includes the QWIK-CHANGE PAK, STA-DRY PAK, and the OEM Standard PAK.
May Trailer Orders Similar to April
FTR reports preliminary trailer orders for May were similar to April activity at 18,300 units, -3% m/m and +80% y/y.
KT Pacer Receives Plant Safety Award
KT Pacer, a Kentucky Trailer company, has received the 2021 Plant Safety Award from the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association (TTMA).
Commercial Vehicle Life Cycle Trends and Intelligence
NTEA has partnered with Commercial Truck Trader and S&P Global Mobility to provide commercial vehicle life cycle reports to the work truck industry.
Bendix Ride-and-Drive Toronto, Ontario
Bendix will hold a regional Ride-and-Drive technology demonstration in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, as part of the 2022 season of its popular demo program.
VIPAR Heavy Duty Supplier Advisory Council Meeting
VIPAR Heavy Duty welcomed several leaders from its supplier community to Chicago for the bi-annual Supplier Advisory Council meeting.
Haldex Board Makes Statement Re SAF-Holland Cash Offer
SAF-HOLLAND has announced a public cash offer to Haldex’s shareholders to transfer their shares in Haldex to SAF-HOLLAND.
Fruehauf Trailer Production Returns to US
Fruehauf will once again be producing trailers in the US. Their new location in Bowling Green, Kentucky will manufacture dry van trailers.
Brake Safety Week
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced Aug 21-27 as the dates for this year’s Brake Safety Week.
Electric Terminal Tractor Demand Fuels Kalmar Ottawa Plant Expansion
Kalmar is expanding its Ottawa plant to address the growing demand for electrically powered terminal tractors.
Diesel Equipment Company Joins VIPAR Heavy Duty Network
Diesel Equipment Company, headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, is the newest stockholder to join the VIPAR Heavy Duty network.