Truck and Trailer Equipment Articles

Thunder Creek Equipment Promotes Niki Patterson to Regional Manager — Western Region →

Thunder Creek Equipment has promoted Niki Patterson to the role of regional sales manager for the western United States. She previously served Thunder Creek as the manager of dealer development and national accounts. The move is in response to the manufacturer's rapidly growing dealer network in the region and a high demand for the company's premium fuel, field service and fleet management solutions for heavy off-road equipment fleets. Click for more...

Mike Flynn Bids Farewell to 'Iron Business' After 50 Years →

Mike Flynn, Felling Trailers' Northeastern regional sales manager, bid farewell to life as a trailer sales rep after 22 years with the company. He decided to retire from the "iron business" in January of 2023. A relationship that started in late 1999 when Flynn met with Merle Felling (founder and COB of Felling Trailers), having their first conversations on Flynn representing the Felling Trailers brand in the Northeast. Click for more...

Thunder Creek Equipment Names Warren Jablonski Territory Sales Manager of Western Region →

Thunder Creek Equipment has named Warren Jablonski of Los Angeles, Calif., its newest territory sales manager (TSM), focused on serving the agriculture, construction and off-road heavy equipment markets in California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona. Thunder Creek manufactures and sells a full range of mobile fueling and service solutions. This includes the original multi-tank bulk diesel trailers that allow businesses to haul up to 920 gallons of diesel without a HAZMAT endorsement, and the company's proprietary 2-in-1 closed loop system for handling diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). Click for more...

With Volvo Partnership, Coke Canada Bottling to Become First Food, Beverage Manufacturer in Canada to Use Electric Trucks →

Volvo Trucks North America announced Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited is acquiring six Volvo VNR Electric trucks, as part of a pilot program to service its iconic "Red Fleet" customer delivery routes throughout the greater Montreal area. The six trucks are the first Class 8 battery-electric trucks in the beverage distributor's fleet of 650 heavy-duty vehicles to service customers throughout the region. Click for more...

Thunder Creek Equipment Names Michael Bacon National Accounts Manager to Support Rapid Growth, Demand →

Thunder Creek Equipment has named Michael Bacon of Yuma, Ariz., its national accounts manager. Bacon will focus on serving strategic and national accounts, as well as support the organization's sales team in serving dealers and clients nationwide. Thunder Creek manufactures and sells a full range of mobile fueling and service solutions. This includes the original multi-tank, bulk diesel trailers that allow businesses to haul up to 920 gal. Click for more...

Gallagher, Spanberger Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support America's Trucking Industry →

Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) reintroduced their bipartisan legislation to help address America's truck driver shortage by establishing a refundable income tax credit for qualified commercial truck drivers. In 2021, American trucking companies experienced a record deficit of approximately 80,000 drivers due to hiring and retention challenges. In Wisconsin and Virginia, many trucking companies have struggled to hire drivers without offering bonuses or increased wages to qualified drivers. Click for more...

Hurricane Ian's Worst Brings Out the Best →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hurricane Ian made landfall near Fort Meyers, Fla., on Sept. 28, 2022, as a category 4 hurricane. It unleashed violent winds of 150 mph, caused widespread devastation, flooding and resulted in $50 billion to $65 billion in damage. It also has been blamed for more than 140 deaths, making Ian the deadliest hurricane to strike Florida since 1935. Gulf Services, Thunder Creek Lend a Big Hand In the wake of every hurricane remains the strength and resolve of the human spirit. Click for more...

Stellar TM16160/28000 Large OTR Tire Service Truck →

The Stellar TM16160/28000 OTR tire service truck fits the needs of OTR tire service technicians who need something that can handle the largest, heaviest tires. A 315-degree turntable rotation system driven by a worm gear and pinion system ensures solid performance. This carrier features a lifting capacity of 28,000 lbs. at 10 ft. and 17,200 lbs. at 16 ft. 3 in. of total reach without the tire manipulator. Click for more...

Liebherr's 36 XXT Truck-Mounted Concrete Pump Hits the U.S. →

Following extensive testing, sales of Liebherr's completely newly developed 36 XXT truck mounted concrete pump are now starting in the United States. The result? A versatile machine, packed with technical innovations from Liebherr. A large number of the pump operators' wishes were considered, such as ergonomic access steps, simplified accessibility and an expansion of the stowage and storage options. Click for more...

Stellar COO Steve Schnieders to Depart After 27 Years →

Stellar, an employee-owned and operated manufacturer of mechanic trucks and cranes, tire service trucks, hooklifts, roll-off cable hoists, trailers and service truck and van accessories, announced that Chief Operating Officer Steve Schnieders plans to leave Stellar in March 2023. "Steve has led the operations group since 2005 and since that time, Stellar has grown significantly," said Dave Zrostlik, president of Stellar. Click for more...

Stellar Launches New Website, Dealer Portal →

Stellar has launched its new website and dealer portal. The redesigned site provides a streamlined user experience with quick access to all of Stellar's product offerings. "We're excited to introduce our new, comprehensive website that is part of our larger, unifying We Are Stellar initiative," said Tim Davison, vice president of sales and marketing. "The new site makes finding information and Stellar products a breeze, and includes our entire product lineup of work trucks, trailers and service truck and van accessories in one place." The newly unified product lines include: Mechanic and service trucks Service truck and van accessories, including formerly branded American Eagle products Tire trucks and manipulators Hooklift, roll-off and dumpster trucks Utility and telecom trailers, including formerly branded Roose products Fuel and lube trailers Combine head trailers, including formerly branded Stud King products The new site offers streamlined navigation, allowing visitors to search for products by either product category or by market. Click for more...

Stellar Showcases Next Generation of Utility, Telecom Trailers →

Stellar featured its next generation of single-reel utility and telecom trailers at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 — the RR-160 and RR-185 trailers. As Stellar's exclusive offering of single-reel trailers, the new trailers feature a refined appearance, heavy-duty rear tail light boxes and chock blocks (standard with every trailer). Each of the new trailers has been certified by the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM). Click for more...

Brandt Launches New Heavy Haul Trailers at ConExpo 2023 →

Brandt is launching its lineup of new heavy haul trailers at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 in booth S-63929 in South Hall. On display are the C550 55-ton construction trailer and the H850 85-ton square-tail trailer. These trailers are reliable, designed with long-lasting components that eliminate costly repairs and reduce the total cost of ownership, according to the manufacturer. The H850 has a narrow, low-profile gooseneck to load equipment further forward to balance the load, and the C550 delivers a large deck well to haul a variety of equipment with ease. Click for more...

Stellar FuelMate, LubeMate Trailers →

Stellar FuelMate fuel trailers and LubeMate lube trailers allow for refueling, preventive maintenance and lube services right on the job site. DOT-compliant wiring and easy-to-use hinges make trailers an asset in any fleet, maximizing uptime and productivity, according to the manufacturer. Stellar FuelMate diesel fuel trailers are equipped with fuel tanks that are independently mounted on the frame with spring-loaded bolts for vibration control and easy access for repairs. Click for more...

Work Truck Week Roars Back →

Work Truck Week 2023 was back to full strength as a verified 14,885 industry professionals gathered at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis March 7 to 10 for North America's largest work truck event. Attendance returned to pre-pandemic levels, setting a new record with a 17 percent increase over the 2022 event. Green Truck Summit, NTEA's full-day advanced fuels and vehicle technology conference, was sold out for the second year in a row, with nearly 1,000 attendees. Click for more...

New 'We Are Stellar' Initiative Unites Stellar Employees, Distributors and Customers →

Stellar, an employee-owned and operated manufacturer of mechanic trucks and cranes, tire service trucks, hooklifts, trailers, and service truck and van accessories, recently launched its "We Are Stellar" initiative. This initiative recognizes the significance of the manufacturer's distributors and customers and the success that has come from these strong partnerships. "We Are Stellar is all about partnership," said Stellar President Dave Zrostlik. Click for more...

Fat Truck Pushes Limits With 8x8 Vehicle →

Zeal Motor Inc. the manufacturer of the famous Fat Truck announced the official production launch of its new Fat Truck 8X8. The 8X8 was designed to answer the specific need to transport heavier payload or additional crew in the harshest terrains. The 8X8 will be used by the utility industry to facilitate working in hard-to-reach job sites. The 8X8 will be available in two variations: hauler and wagon. Click for more...

NTEA Releases Spring 2023 U.S. Commercial Vehicle Market Report →

NTEA — The Association for the Work Truck Industry released the second edition of the U.S. Commercial Vehicle Market Report — Powered by Commercial Truck Trader, NTEA and S&P Global Mobility. This semi-annual industry report delves into the details, data and trends around the commercial vehicle life cycle — from chassis sales to truck registration to later stages when used vehicles re-enter the sales market. Click for more...

Volvo Trucks Announces 2022 Dealer Group of Year Award Winners for U.S., Canada →

Volvo Trucks North America named two of its North American dealers as U.S. and Canada Dealer Groups of the Year. Massachusetts-based Ballard Truck Center was named the 2022 U.S. Dealer Group of the Year and Sheehan's Truck Centre in Ontario was named the 2022 Canadian Dealer Group of the Year. The award recognizes exemplary performance across several key areas, including reaching sales targets, business growth and customer satisfaction. Click for more...

Stellar Introduces TMAX 1-13 Aluminum Mechanic Truck →

Stellar, a 100 percent employee-owned and operated manufacturer of mechanic trucks and cranes, tire service trucks, hooklifts, trailers, and service truck and van accessories, launched the latest body in its TMAX Aluminum Mechanic Truck Series, the TMAX 1-13, at Work Truck Week 2023. The new 13-ft. aluminum body offers additional compartment storage and is intended for a 108 in. cab-to-axle chassis with 22,000- to 22,900-lbs. Click for more...

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