53′ Dry Van Trailer Lower Rail Install (That is A LOT of Rivets!)
Remember the day when you realized just how many rivets are used on a 53′ dry van trailer? For this new Trailer Technician, today was that day.
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Tankstar Utilizes Bendix to Promote Driver Safety
Tankstar’s commitment to safety includes supporting its drivers with Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes and Bendix Wingman Fusion driver assistance technologies.
RPM Truck Repair Acquired by FleetPride
FleetPride has acquired the assets of RPM Truck Repair, a provider of truck and trailer repair services in Effingham and Mount Vernon, Illinois.
NTEA 2023 Executive Leadership Summit
Registration is now open for the NTEA 2023 Executive Leadership Summit. The commercial vehicle event will be held in Plymouth, Michigan.
Timpte Trailers Odessa, Texas
Timpte, Inc., manufacturer of dry bulk commodity trailers, announces its newest Customer Support Center (CSC) in Odessa, Texas.
Class 8 Orders Above Expectations
FTR Reports Preliminary North American Class 8 Net Orders for May Were Above Expectations, Rising 9% M/M to 13,600 Units
Viking 3350 ADV Welding Helmet
A look at the new Viking Series 3350 ADV welding helmet from Lincoln Electric. This auto-darkening helmet pairs 4C Optics and X6 Headgear.
Monday Trailers & Peterson Motors Joins Brandt Dealer Network
Monday Trailers & Equipment and Peterson Motors Co. have joined the Brandt heavy haul trailer dealer network.
US Trailer Parts & Supply Acquired by HTI
Hinton Transportation Investments (HTI) announces the acquisition of US Trailer Parts & Supply, Inc.
Great Dane Receives TTMA Plant Safety Awards
The Great Dane manufacturing facilities in Statesboro, GA and Elysburg, PA have won the 2022 TTMA Plant Safety Award.
Matco MSC3 Worktop Tool Cart
The new Matco MSC3 Worktop Tool Cart features an impact resistant plastic work top with anti-fall edges, 3 drawers, and a bottom shelf.
Milwaukee Adds 36″ and 42″ Pry Bars
Milwaukee has expanded their line of mechanic pry bars with the addition of the 36″ (45-74-9236) and 42″ (45-74-9242).
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