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U.S. Xpress to Participate in Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference
U.S. Xpress announced that Eric Fuller, President and CEO, will participate in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley Virtual Laguna Conference.

Phillips Connect SmartLock Gladhand & SmartLock Door
The Phillips Connect SmartLock Gladhand and SmartLock Door are designed to safeguard trailers and their content.

Wabash National Corporation 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report
Wabash National Corporation has published its 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report.

North American Class 8 Orders Rise 51% in August 2021
FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 net orders for August rose 51% from July to 39,400 units.

Hendrickson President / CEO to Retire at End of 2021
Gary Gerstenslager, President and CEO of Hendrickson announced his retirement at the end of the year. Matt Joy will assume Gary’s responsibilities.

Kellie Taube Joins Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.)
Kellie Taube has joined the sales team at Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) as sales director for the Northeast region and key accounts.

Phillips Connect CargoVision Trailer Interior Cargo Camera
The Phillips Connect CargoVision trailer interior cargo camera that captures the status of the load in real time.

Electric Trailer Landing Gear is Bluetooth & Smart Trailer Ready
Razor International’s electronic, automated landing gear control system is now Bluetooth enabled and Smart Trailer ready.

AIRman Products DART Automates Landing Gear
DART is AIRman Products’ switch-operated landing gear actuator that is designed to cost-effectively replace manual crank landing gear.

New Milwaukee Socket Sizes
Milwaukee Tool is expanding its lineup of hand tools for mechanics with the addition of 49 new socket sizes.

Locomation & ZF Enhancing Autonomous Truck Safety
Locomation has announced an agreement with ZF for joint development of steering units to enhance autonomous truck safety.

Milwaukee Tool Manufacturing Facility in Clinton, Mississippi
Milwaukee Tool will be opening a new manufacturing facility in Clinton, Mississippi. The facility is anticipated to open in November.