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Milwaukee PACKOUT Rolling Tool Chest
Milwaukee Tool expands the popular PACKOUT Modular Storage System with the new PACKOUT Rolling Tool Chest.

Tractor Identification Sensor Enables Trailer Pairing Confirmation
The ORBCOMM Tractor ID Sensor enables trailer pairing confirmation for improved driver and operational efficiency.

Trailer Orders for June 2021
Preliminary reports show trailer OEMs posted 11,100 net orders in June, 20% above May orders, but 19% below the same point last year.

Randy Walker Named Phillips Industries Aftermarket Division Senior Director
Randy Walker has been promoted to senior director of national accounts for Phillips Industries Aftermarket Division.

U.S. Xpress Announces Q2 2021 Financial Results Conference Call
U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc (NYSE:USX) has announced the time and date of their second quarter 2021 financial results conference call.

Wabash National Schedules Q2 2021 Earnings Conference Call
Wabash National Corporation (NYSE:WNC) has scheduled an earnings conference call to review and discuss its financial results for the Q2 2021.

TRP Leaf Springs for Trailers, Trucks, Buses
TRP is releasing new TRP Leaf Springs to join its growing product line of suspension parts for all makes of trucks, buses and trailers.

2021 HDA Truck Pride Annual Meeting
The 2021 HDA Truck Pride Annual Meeting will take place July 12-15 at the Gaylord Texan, with a virtual component to follow July 21-22.

Wabash National Announces Sale of Extract Technology
Wabash National (NYSE:WNC) has announced the sale of Extract Technology to Lausanne, Switzerland-based Dietrich Engineering Consultants SA.

Phillips QWIK-CHANGE PAK (Power Air Kit)
The Phillips QWIK-CHANGE PAK (Power Air Kit) combines factory assembled tractor to trailer connection components and cable support.

Dorman Products to Acquire Dayton Parts
Dorman Products has signed an agreement to acquire Dayton Parts, an independent heavy-duty undercarriage aftermarket component supplier.

Freight & Equipment Utilization Outlook
ACT Research’s mid-year 2021 indicators for the economy, freight, and equipment utilization remain strong.