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Phillips Smart7 for New Trailers & Existing Equipment
The Phillips Connect Smart7 is now available for fleets to install on new trailers and can also be retrofitted to existing equipment.

International Road Check 2021
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has set May 4-6 as the dates for this year’s International Roadcheck.

Total Truck Parts CEO Inducted into Heavy Duty Aftermarket Industry Hall of Fame
Marc Karon, President and CEO of Total Truck Parts, was inducted into the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Industry Hall of Fame HDAW21.

Tremcar Acquires Bedard Tankers
Tremcar has acquired the operations of Bedard Tankers, a manufacturer of custom dry bulk tank trailers.

FTR Transportation Conference 2021
FTR Transportation Conference 2021 will be held in Indianapolis. This year’s event will feature content tracks geared to your needs

Hirschbach Selects Phillips Connect & ConMet Smart Trailer Technologies
Hirschbach will add Phillips Connect and ConMet smart trailer technologies to 1200 new refrigerator trailers they will purchase in 2021.

M&K Truck Centers Awarded East Trailer Line
M&K Truck Centers Awarded East Trailer Line in Detroit Market ROMULUS, MI – (Trailer Technician) – M&K Truck Centers is

Bendix B2Bendix E-Commerce Website
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix) has launched a new, fully updated e-commerce platform, B2Bendix.

Polar Service Centers New Facilities
Polar Service Centers (PSC) announces it is expanding with new facilities in Beaumont, Texas, Casper, Wyoming, and Salem Illinois.

MGM Brakes Opens European Parts Distribution Center
MGM Brakes announces the opening of its new European Parts Distribution Center located in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

U.S. Xpress 2021 Economic Forecast
U.S. Xpress Enterprises (NYSE:USX) has released its 2021 economic forecast highlighting trends and updates specific to the trucking industry.

Phillips 3-IN-1 Assemblies with QCP Trailer-Side Connection
Phillips 3-IN-1 Assemblies with QC Trailer-Side Connection now includes a trailer-side cable guard and an additional 3” assembly extension.