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Phillips EZTrac & EZTrac Plus Named HDT Top 20
Phillips Industries has been recognized by Heavy Duty Trucking’s (HDT) Top 20 Award for The EZTrac and EZTrac Plus.

Witzco Trailers Showcasing Removable Gooseneck Trailers at CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Witzco Trailers will be exhibiting at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas! Visit the Witzco exhibit to see two of their specialized removable gooseneck trailers.

Dennis Dellinger Named Truckload Carriers Association Chairman
The Truckload Carriers Association’s 2020-21 chairman will be Cargo Transporters, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Dennis Dellinger.

American Trailer Rental Group Acquires Advantage Trailer Leasing
American Trailer Rental Group (ATRG) has completed the acquisition of Advantage Trailer Leasing (Advantage), based in Dallas, TX.

TireView Tire Pressure Monitoring System by P.S.I.
Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) has launched TireView, a new dedicated website for Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

Featherlite Specialty Trailer for Mobile Communications
Featherlite Trailers has recently completed production on a unique mobile communications center for Evolution Well Services.

Bendix Ride-and-Drive Lincoln, Alabama
See Bendix tractor and trailer-based safety technologies in action at their regional Ride-and-Drive technology demonstration in Lincoln, Alabama.

Work Truck Show 2020
See the newest trucks and trailers at The Work Truck Show 2020, held March 3 – 6 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Polar Service Centers Adds Tank Washing Facilities
Polar Service Centers (PSC) has recently added new tank washing operations at its locations in Augusta, Georgia, and Odessa, Texas.

Bendix Air Disc Brake Wear Sensing Technology Named a Top Product
Named a Top 20 Product by Heavy Duty Trucking, Bendix air disc brake wear sensing technology is available for both tractors and trailers.

US Trailer Industry Facing Lower Demand & Supply Chain Disruptions
According to this quarter’s issue of ACT Research’s Trailer Components Report, the US trailer industry is facing lower demand and supply chain disruptions.

Wabash Re-engineers Transcraft Eagle Combo Flatbed Trailer
The re-engineered Transcraft Eagle combo flatbed trailer offers more load securement versatility, additional side turn/marker lamps, and more.