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Mike Pettit Named Wabash National Senior Vice President & CFO
Wabash National Corporation has announced the appointment of Mike Pettit as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Tri Tank Named Heil Trailer & Polar Trailer Service & Repair Facility
Heil Trailer International and Polar Tank Trailer recently announced Tri Tank Corp has been designated an authorized service and repair facility.

Trailer Orders for December
FTR reports that preliminary trailer orders for December were the lowest since August at 16,500 units. Trailer orders for 2019 totaled 203,000 units.

Matt Joy Named Hendrickson Chief Operating Officer
Hendrickson has announced organizational changes including the promotion of Matt Joy to the position of Chief Operating Officer.

Wabash National Q4 2019 Earnings Conference Call
Wabash National Corporation will webcast its quarterly earnings conference call to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter 2019.

Optronics Acquires USA Harness
Optronics, a manufacturer of heavy-duty LED vehicle lighting, has acquired USA Harness, a leader in trailer harnesses and electronic control systems,

Trailer Wizards joins TIP Group
TIP Trailer Services has completed the acquisition of Trailer Wizards, a leading supplier of trailer rental and leasing services in Canada.

VIPAR Heavy Duty Continues Charitable Giving
VIPAR Heavy Duty continued its charitable giving tradition in 2019 by supporting the Boys and Girls Club of Rockford, Wyakin Foundation and other charities.

Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) 2020 Early Registration
See the newest products in the heavy-duty trucking industry! Early registration for the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) 2020 is now open!

Brothers Equipment Rebrands as Ace Trailers
Brothers Equipment, a Cleveland-based manufacturer of roll-off trailers, dump trailers, luggers, and more is rebranding to Ace Trailer

ACT Research Reports November Trailer Orders
ACT’s preliminary estimate for November indicates that trailer manufacturers booked 19.5k net orders last month, a 39% decline from October’s volume.

American Towman Exposition 2020
The dates and location for American Towman Exposition 2020 have been announced. The event will be held November 19 – 22, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland.