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Stay up-to-date with the latest news and information that is relevant to the Semi-Trailer Industry. Sources include manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, and industry experts.

New Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Plant
Hendrickson is expanding their Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems operations in Northeastern Ohio with the addition of their sixth trailer suspension plant.

TRANSTEX Acquires TopKit from SmartTruck
TRANSTEX announces the acquisition of the TopKit and LeadEdge Top Fairing assets from SmartTruck.

Phillips Q-Box Provides More Room to Organize Trailer Wires
The new Phillips Q-Box has 50% more interior room to keep as many trailer wires as required organized and pinch-free.

ExpoCam 2019
ExpoCam 2019 takes place April 11 – 13. The event is the largest trucking industry show in Canada.

XL Specialized Low Deck Height HDG Trailer
XL Specialized has released a newly designed Low-Profile Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck (HDG) trailer that offers a loaded deck height of only 15 inches.

Heil Trailer 5-axle Petroleum Trailer
Heil Trailer recently introduced a 5-axle, 12,000-gallon petroleum trailer that enables customers in the Northwest U.S. to haul more in fewer runs.

Milwaukee 1” High Torque Impact Wrench 2867-22
Fasten up to 1-3/4” bolts with the Milwaukee 1” High Torque Impact Wrench (2867-22).

NACV Show 2019
A look at what to expect at NACV Show 2019. This year’s event will be held in Atlanta, GA, October 28 – 31.

Wabash Recognizes Top Van Trailer Dealers
Wabash National has awarded 16 van trailer dealers with ambassador awards for achieving four and five star dealer status based on 2018 performance criteria.

Stoops Freightliner-Quality Trailer adds MAC Trailer
Stoops Freightliner – Quality Trailer is excited to announce the addition of MAC Trailer to its line of trailer offerings.

HDAW 2019 Sets Attendance Record
Record-breaking attendance by both independent distributors and exhibiting suppliers highlighted the 14th annual Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW 19).

North American Commercial Vehicle Show 2019
The North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) Show announced today that all major Class 8 truck manufacturers will return for NACV Show 2019.