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Phillips Connect Sponsored NHRA Top Fuel Car & Driver at TMC 22
The Phillips Connect sponsored NHRA Top Fuel car and driver, Justin Ashley, will make an appearance at TMC 22.

Cargo Transporters Driver Pay Increase
Cargo Transporters, Inc., a regional and national carrier, is proud to announce the largest driver pay increase in its 40 year history.

Phillips Dual Tracker Spring Kits with Spring Separator & Hose Holder
The Phillips QWIK-CHANGE dual tracker spring kit is now available with QWIK-SNAP spring separator (17-420) or QWIK-CLAMP hose holder (17-180).

EnTrans IntelliTank LightGuard at WPMA Show
Engineered Transportation International (EnTrans) will display its IntelliTank LightGuard technology at the WPMA Show.

Wabash National Announces Quarterly Dividend NYSE:WNC
Wabash National announced that its board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share of the company’s common stock.

Great Dane Brand and Logo Redesign
The Great Dane brand and logo design highlights their future-focus on trailer and truck body innovations, telematics, and enhanced aftermarket services.

FreightVana Asset Trailers
Through FreightVana x, Shippers and Carriers have access to FreightVana’s asset trailers for increased flexibility in loading and unloading.

FleetPride Now in Cumming Georgia
FleetPride continues to grow its national parts and service operations with the acquisition of MTR Fleet Services of Cumming, Georgia.

USA Truck Names SVP, Chief People Officer
USA Truck continues to build a best in class executive leadership team and is pleased to welcome Shauna Jamison as SVP, Chief People Officer.

Apply for the TCA Scholarship
Applications are now being accepted for the TCA Scholarship. The TCA Scholarship awards up to $6,250 per year, per full-time college student.

Supply Chain Shortages Still Impacting Trailer Build Rates
FTR reports that the industry is in a tight holding pattern, as supply chain shortages continue to prevent trailer build rates from rising.

TRP Store Opens in Jackson TN
The new TRP store in Jackson, TN offers parts for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, as well as four service bays.