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XTRA Lease Installing SkyBitz GXT5000 on Dry Vans & Reefers
XTRA Lease is installing the SkyBitz GXT5000 solar-powered fleet management system on over 50,000 of its over-the-road dry vans and reefers.

Manac Acquires Minority Stake in ABS Remorques Inc
ABS Remorques Inc announces that Manac, the leading Canadian manufacturer of semi-trailers, has taken a minority stake in the company.

Premier Trailer Leasing Opens Locations in Phoenix and Kansas City
Premier Trailer Leasing, a provider of trailer rental and leasing assets, announced it is opening new branch locations in Phoenix and Kansas City.

Barrett Livestock Semi-Trailers with Rounded Front Nose
Barrett Trailers, a leader in gooseneck livestock and semi-trailer manufacturing, is now offering semi-trailers with an optional rounded front nose.

Globe Trailers Mountain Trailers
Globe Trailers introduces a line of Mountain Trailers specifically designed for the tight roads and off road conditions of mountain terrain.

Aurora Parts Opening Parts Distribution Center in Atlanta GA
Aurora Parts & Accessories, an aftermarket semi-trailer parts distribution company, announces the opening of a parts distribution facility in Atlanta, GA.

Doonan Series 2 V-Channel Trough Flatbed Coil Haul Trailer
Doonan Specialized Trailer has designed and manufactured a new ‘Series 2’ V-channel trough flatbed coil haul trailer.

Timken Expands Wheel End Components Warranty
Timken announced it has expanded its limited warranty for commercial vehicle wheel end components when purchased and installed together.

FinditParts Sees Significant Growth In Heavy Duty Parts Distribution Online
FinditParts, a leading online distributor of heavy duty truck and trailer parts, announces their mid-year performance.

Trailer Technician Category to National Skills Competitions
The ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council has added a Trailer Technician category for its National Technician Skills Competition.

Commercial Trailer Leasing Selects ORBCOMM Dry Van Trailer Tracking Solution
Commercial Trailer Leasing (CTL) has selected ORBCOMM to provide its solar-powered asset tracking solution for their dry van trailers.

Meritor WABCO TOOLBOX 12 Vehicle Diagnostic Package
Meritor WABCO announces the release of TOOLBOX 12, the newest version of its PC-based diagnostic software.