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Utility Trailer to Exhibit at 2021 TMC Conference
Utility Trailer Manufacturing is pleased to announce its participation at ATA’s 2021 Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Conference.

2021 TMC Fall Meeting & Transportation Exhibition
A look at what you can expect during the 2021 TMC Fall Meeting & Transportation Exhibition (TMC 21).

FTR Virtual Conference Series
In place of the canceled in-person Transportation Conference, FTR is planning a no-cost, open Conference Virtual Series for the week of Sep13.

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.