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Brake Drum & Slack Adjuster Manufacturer Motor Wheel Updates Branding
Motor Wheel, a manufacturer of Brake Drums and Slack Adjusters, has updated their branding. Motor Wheel was recently acquired by Hendrickson.

Virtual 5K at ATA Management Conference & Exhibition
Rolling Strong has developed a Virtual 5k Fun Run/Walk for the 2020 ATA Management Conference & Exhibition.

National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) Safety Awards
National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) and Heil Trailer recently announced the recipients of this year’s North American Safety Awards.

Commercial Vehicle Market Forecasts Upgraded
The ACT Research North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK has upgraded cycle forecasts across-the-board again in October.

Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week 2021 Going Virtual
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week 202121 (HDAW 2021) conference organizers have announced the annual event will be held virtually due to COVID-19.

Manac Reaches Trailer Production Milestone
Manac announces the production and delivery of its 200,000th trailer out of its main production facility in St-Georges, Quebec Canada.

Trailer Manufacturer Wabash Schedules Q3 Earnings Webcast
Trailer manufacturer Wabash National Corporation (NYSE:WNC) has announced that it will webcast its Q3 earnings conference call.

Class 8 Orders Surge in September
FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 net orders surged in September to the highest total since October 2018, hitting 32,000 units.

A. Duie Pyle Recognized by Starbucks Global Logistics
A. Duie Pyle (Pyle) has been recognized by Starbucks Global Logistics for Excellence in Store Delivery.

Automatic Slack Adjusters Preventative Maintenance
This Bendix Tech Tips covers preventative maintenance of Automatic Slack Adjusters and provides tips for ensuring correct brake stroke.

Global Semi-Trailer Industry
ReportLinker announces the release of the Global Semi-Trailer Industry Report projecting the Semi-Trailer Market to Reach $36 Billion by 2027.

Trailer Manufacturer Wabash Announces Closure of Term Loan Facility
Trailer Manufacturer Wabash National Corporation (NYSE:WNC) today announced the closure of a new Term Loan due September 2027.