Truck and Trailer Equipment Articles

Garrison Spearman Joins Thunder Creek as New Territory Sales Manager in Southeastern U.S. →

Thunder Creek Equipment has named Garrison Spearman as the new territory sales manager of the southeastern United States, covering the states of Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida and South Carolina. Spearman joins Thunder Creek with both heavy equipment sales and territory management experience, as well as land development/real estate experience in the region. He will represent Thunder Creek in customer support and dealer development with a focus on the construction, heavy civil construction and agricultural industries. Click for more...

Premier Truck Rental Expands Fleet With Fuel Lube, Mini Lube Trucks →

Premier Truck Rental (PTR), a provider of custom work truck and trailer rentals, announced the addition of cutting-edge Fuel Lube and mini Lube trucks to its fleet. This strategic investment further emphasizes the company's commitment to adapting to customers' needs, delivering superior service and prioritizing efficiency for rental customers. Designed to meet the evolving needs of the nation's growing infrastructure, the new Fuel Lube and mini Lube trucks offer unparalleled convenience and performance, according to PTR. Click for more...

Volvo Trucks North America Continues 'Toward Zero' by Fueling All New Trucks With HVO →

Volvo Trucks North America has announced a significant advancement in its sustainability efforts by fueling newly assembled trucks with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), a renewable fuel, as they depart from the Volvo Trucks New River Valley Assembly Operations (NRV) in Dublin, Va. All Volvo trucks for the North American market are produced at the NRV plant, including the all-new Volvo VNL that will begin production later this summer. Click for more...

Atlas Chooses Felling Trailers for Specialized Trailer Needs →

Atlas Foundation Company is a deep foundation and earth retention solutions provider. Founded in 1968, the company started out strictly as a pile driving company, but quickly expanded into caissons (drilled piers), micropile, earth retention and helical piers. Atlas' micropile division had acquisitioned an overseas manufacturer to design and build a custom water pump to be used for extremely specialized deep foundation drilling applications — the only pump of its kind in the United States. Click for more...

Palfinger Set to Showcase Leading Solutions at Waste Expo 2024 →

Palfinger will showcase its diverse range of industry-leading solutions at the 2024 Waste Expo, which will be held from May 6 to 9 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. At North America's biggest tradeshow for solid waste, recycling and sustainability sectors, Palfinger's presence underscores its dedication to the region, offering specialized products and solutions for waste, recycling and refuse applications. Click for more...

Valew Quality Truck Bodies Unveils New Electric Trucks →

Valew Quality Truck Bodies, in partnership with Velocity Truck Centers in Whittier, Calif., recently hosted an open house to unveil the latest lineup of electric work trucks. This event showcased EV vehicles manufactured by Rizon, a Daimler Truck brand dedicated to pioneering zero-emission commercial vehicles, signaling a major shift in the commercial vehicle landscape in the state of California. CEG photo The open house provided an exclusive opportunity to explore the cutting-edge designs of EV trucks, customized with three distinct truck bodies by Valew Truck Bodies. Click for more...

Fontaine Specialized Magnitude 75 Lowbed Is Strong, Versatile →

Fontaine Specialized announced the strong and versatile Magnitude 75 lowbed trailer. This rugged, 3+3+2 modular multi-purpose trailer is meticulously designed and crafted to efficiently transport a diverse range of loads, offering three distinct deck options: flat (MFLD), drop side rail (MDSR) and beam (MBMD). Heather Gilmer, VP sales, said, "The Magnitude 75 epitomizes versatility in heavy-haul lowbeds. Click for more...

All-New Volvo VNL Now Available for Order at Dealers Across North America →

Sales have officially started for the all-new Volvo VNL, a truck designed to change everything and set the new standard for the North American trucking industry in fuel efficiency, safety, sustainability, driver productivity, connectivity and customer uptime, bringing unprecedented customer value to fleets and owner operators, according to the manufacturer. Since the announcement of the all-new Volvo VNL in January, dealerships have been participating in extensive competency development, with e-learning and in-person instructor-led courses from Volvo Trucks Academy, to be fully trained to support customers even before the trucks begin to arrive at dealerships. Click for more...

Stellar Welcomes Two Seasoned Professionals to Propel Company's Sales →

Stellar Industries, a 100-percent employee-owned and -operated manufacturer of high-quality mechanic trucks, cranes, tire service trucks, hooklifts, trailers and service truck and van accessories, announced the addition of two accomplished sales professionals to its team. Rick Schoenfelder and Robert Pena have joined the Stellar team as regional sales managers, each bringing extensive industry experience and a passion for driving growth in the demountable line sector. Click for more...

SmithCo Side Dump Trailers Inks Vander Haag's as New Dealer →

SmithCo Mfg. Inc. , an industry leader in side dump trailer design and manufacturing, has reached an agreement with Vander Haag's Inc. to sell SmithCo's premium line of side dump trailers. Vander Haag's, headquartered in Spencer, Iowa, will be an authorized SmithCo Dealer in parts of Iowa, Missouri, Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. "Vander Haag's continues to expand their service capabilities as well as their trailer sales," said Todd Karolczak, SmithCo's director of sales and marketing. Click for more...

DEL Hydraulics Introduces Interlock System →

DEL Hydraulics Inc. is Introducing the DEL INTERLOCK SYSTEM for PTO applications that prevents unintentional usage of your truck's PTO System. Tying into the trucks four-way flasher light circuit, the PTO can only engage when the flashers are running. The interlock system can be retrofitted into existing set ups or installed by an OEM/ up fitter. The system helps reduce the risk of costly and potentially fatal bridge, overpass or signage structure damage and also helps prevent early PTO and pump failure. Click for more...

New FuelPro 750 Allows Fast, Efficient On-Site Refueling →

FuelPro Trailers, a leading manufacturer of diesel fuel and service trailers, introduced its FuelPro 750. With a 750-gal. capacity, these stout, DOT compliant fuel trailers allow contractors, farmers and others to refuel equipment on-site quickly and efficiently. The rugged chassis is constructed from 6-in. C-channel for a long service life and the tank features 7-gauge steel, which is double seam welded for strength and durability. Click for more...

Clement Industries Ownership Group Acquires Summit Trailer Sales Inc. →

In a strategic move aimed at expanding market presence and enhancing product offerings, the ownership group at Jorden Industries, owners of Clement Trailers and Hilbilt Trailers, announced the acquisition of Summit Trailer Sales Inc. This acquisition further solidifies Clement Industries' stature as an industry leader while opening new avenues for growth and innovation. Summit Trailer Sales Inc., a provider of aluminum and steel trailers, dump bodies and parts, has garnered acclaim for its dedication to superior craftsmanship and customer service since its inception in 1970. Click for more...

Safety Drives Everything in All-New Volvo VNL →

Volvo Trucks North America recently introduced the completely reimagined, all-new Volvo VNL, designed to revolutionize the heavy-duty trucking industry and set new standards for safety. With the vision of achieving zero accidents, Volvo Trucks' unwavering commitment to safety is demonstrated through the all-new Volvo VNL's next-generation driver assistance and occupant protection technologies. Click for more...

Closner Equipment Fuels Texas Roadbuilding Industry With Addition of Thunder Creek Equipment Product Line →

Thunder Creek Equipment has been added to the Closner Equipment Co. Inc. lineup of new equipment as part of the dealer's dedicated offering to the asphalt paving and concrete industries in Texas. Closner serves Texas from San Antonio, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and Austin with a full line of asphalt paving and concrete solutions including asphalt paving equipment, stabilization solutions compaction equipment and more. Click for more...

Volvo CE Pioneers e-Shuttle Service to Cut Transport Emissions →

In a continued commitment to enhance sustainability within their operations, Volvo CE and Volvo Trucks have teamed up with logistics firm Capelle Transports to pilot an innovative electric shuttle delivery solution. The e-shuttle service has been designed to not only reduce CO2 emissions during the first transport leg of construction machines from the Volvo CE factory in Belley, France, but also increase efficiency by optimizing the loading of each truck trailer that leaves the yard. Click for more...

Thunder Creek Expands Truck Upfit Fueling, Service Product Line With Class 5 Isuzu NRR Chassis →

Thunder Creek Equipment has announced the expansion of its truck upfit line of fuel and service solutions with the addition of the Class 5 Isuzu NRR truck chassis. This expansion includes both the No HAZMAT Fuel & Service Upfit (MTU) model, as well as the Service & Lube Truck Upfit (SLU) for daily fluids and preventive maintenance. "The addition of the Isuzu NRR truck chassis to the Thunder Creek family of upfits is engineered to meet customer demand around this very popular commercial truck platform, and to further improve maneuverability and visibility — both on- and off-road," said Seth Schreur, vice president of engineering, Thunder Creek Equipment. Click for more...

Work Truck Week 2024 Breaks Attendance Record in Indy →

Work Truck Week continues to grow. A verified 15,790 industry professionals from 29 countries and all 50 U.S. states gathered March 5 to 8 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis for Work Truck Week 2024, breaking last year's attendance record of 14,885. Work Truck Show exhibit space was sold out, with 536 companies filling the exhibit hall and New Exhibitor Pavilion with the latest commercial vehicles, equipment and technology. Click for more...

XL Specialized Trailers Launches New Knight 80 MFG Trailer, New Website →

XL Specialized Trailers announced the launch of a brand-new trailer model, the XL Knight 80 MFG. The Knight has an updated and improved mechanical, full-width gooseneck trailer design. The 48-ft.-long detachable gooseneck lowboy has an overall capacity of 80,000 lbs. and a concentrated capacity of 70,000 lbs. in 16 ft. The trailer offers 29 ft. of main deck loading space and a loaded deck height of 18 in. Click for more...

Buyers Products Announces New Range of Towing Solutions to Accommodate Market Demand →

Buyers Products, a leading manufacturer in the work truck and trailer equipment industry, announced new products designed to meet the diverse needs of towing professionals. Newly released is an adjustable tri-ball hitch for 2-in. hitch receivers, a 12-ton receiver mount pintle hook, and a pair of Class 5 service body hitch receivers. The adjustable tri-ball hitch is ideal for both work and recreational applications. Click for more...

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