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VIDEO: Vermeer Redesigns VXT600 Vacuum Excavator →

The Vermeer VXT600 vacuum excavator has undergone a redesign to enhance its performance. The load capacity has been increased for road use, and the component and technology reliability and serviceability have been optimized. Furthermore, the machine has incorporated performance-enhancing features to boost productivity for vacuum crews. With a 12-cu. yd. elongated spoil tank design and 1,200-gal. Click for more...

Stellar Introduces LM220M Poly Lube Skid for Enhanced Contamination Control, Efficiency →

Stellar Industries, a 100 percent employee-owned and -operated manufacturer of mechanic trucks, cranes, tire service trucks, hooklifts, trailers and service truck and van accessories, announced the launch of its latest product — the Stellar LM220M poly lube skid. This new addition to Stellar's product lineup is designed to enhance lubrication services for mechanic trucks with its improved contamination control, reduced leak points, serviceability and ability to be lifted by a crane. Click for more...

M.H. Eby Welcomes New Dealer in North Carolina →

M.H. Eby announced that Trailers of the East Coast in Mocksville, N.C., is now an authorized dealer of Eby equipment trailers, livestock trailers and truck bodies. Trailers of the East Coast has been in business since 1945 serving North Carolina and the surrounding area. Its product offering includes RV's, horse and livestock trailers, vehicle, cargo and utility trailers as well as a full service shop and an extensive parts department. Click for more...

Stellar Unveils Bale-Style Pull-Handle Toolbox System →

Stellar Industries, a 100 percent employee-owned and -operated manufacturer of mechanic trucks, cranes, tire service trucks, hooklifts, trailers and service truck and van accessories, announced the launch of its bale-style pull-handle toolbox system. This new addition to Stellar's product lineup will not only replace the existing pull-handle toolbox system but also introduce several beneficial improvements, the manufacturer said. Click for more...

Felling Trailers Opens New Powder Coat Paint Facility →

Felling Trailers Inc. announced the opening of its new powder coat paint facility at 1525 Main St. S in Sauk Centre, Minn. The 92,000-sq.-ft. facility will speed up the throughput of trailers, as paint has historically been a bottle neck in the production process. The new facility will alleviate this issue with its higher output capacity. This new facility will allow for application of a powder coat paint finish to trailers and components through an automated process utilizing GEMA Technology with a Therma-Tron-X-Inc. Click for more...

Stellar Launches Cordless Drill Pump for Popular Self-Loading Single-Reel Cable Trailers →

Stellar Industries, a 100 percent employee-owned and -operated manufacturer of mechanic trucks, cranes, tire service trucks, hooklifts, trailers and service truck and van accessories, announced the launch of a cordless drill pump feature on several models of its self-loading single-reel cable trailers. This innovation reduces time to load a reel, making users more efficient on the job site, the manufacturer said. Click for more...

Terex Utilities Offers Utilities a Variety of Electric Solutions →

When Terex Utilities introduced the industry's first all-electric bucket truck in 2022 and the HyPower SmartPTO by Viatec in 2019, this represented more than just leading-edge technology. These are field-proven solutions that give utilities options for managing their fleets and meeting corporate sustainability goals. The Terex Optima 55 ft. aerial device, powered by the HyPower SmartPTO by Viatec, is mounted on an International Class 7 Medium Duty electric chassis. Click for more...

NTEA Releases OEM Chassis Considerations Guide →

NTEA — The Work Truck Association released the first edition of OEM Chassis Considerations Guide during the 2023 Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit. "NTEA's Chassis Considerations Guide serves as an important tool for OEMs and anyone designing truck-mounted equipment to use during their product development process," said Steve Spata, NTEA senior technical assistance director. "This comprehensive guidebook comes at a pivotal time — as vehicles become increasingly complex — and helps support chassis product development for a broad array of commercial vehicle applications. Click for more...

Terex Utilities Introduces Drill Bucket, Foundation Auger Tooling Trailer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Terex Utilities continues to expand its auger tooling product line to provide custom solutions for utilities, contractors, municipalities and general rental customers. "As a manufacturer of digger derricks, Terex Utilities has a unique understanding of the need for tooling to stand up to the rigors of the job so that the digger derrick can operate with efficiency," said Greg Adler, regional account manager of auger tooling. Click for more...

Thunder Creek Equipment Names Drew Farrell Territory Sales Manager for Northeastern United States →

Thunder Creek Equipment has named Drew Farrell as the new territory sales manager of the northeastern United States, including New York, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Maine. Farrell will work to further build out the Thunder Creek Equipment dealer network in the region, foster relationships with customers in the region, and support the sales and service of Thunder Creek trucks, trailers and service items. Click for more...

Coke Canada Bottling Debuts First Volvo VNR Electric Trucks in its Iconic 'Red Fleet' →

In honor of its fifth birthday and importance of its Toward a Better Future Together environmental sustainability action plan, Volvo Trucks North America customer Coke Canada Bottling Limited (Coke Canada Bottling) unveiled its first Volvo VNR Electric trucks. The trucks are part of a six-truck pilot of electric vehicles to service their iconic "Red Fleet" customer delivery routes throughout the Greater Montreal Area. Click for more...

Elliott Introduces D100i Insulating Transmission Digger Derrick →

Elliott Equipment Company has introduced the D100i Insulating Digger Derrick, the largest and most powerful insulating digger derrick in the industry, according to the company. The D100i features a 100-ft. tip height and an independently operated fiberglass boom with 46kV insulation. The D100i has a maximum lifting capacity of 48,000 lbs. and 10,800 lbs. at a 30‐ft. radius. The D100i is equipped with a 20,000‐ft.‐lb. Click for more...

NFL Hall of Famers Jerome Bettis, Emmitt Smith to Speak at Work Truck Week 2024 →

Jerome "The Bus" Bettis and Emmitt Smith, two of the National Football League's greatest running backs, will team up as Work Truck Week 2024 keynote speakers at NTEA's annual meeting on March 7, 2024. With four Super Bowl victories between them, the pair have plenty to share about teamwork, persistence and success. Work Truck Week, North America's largest work truck event, returns to Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis March 5 to 8, 2024. Click for more...

Felling Trailers Names Jim Capobianco as Northeastern Regional Sales Manager →

Felling Trailers Inc. , a manufacturer of industrial and commercial trailers, has appointed Jim Capobianco as its Northeastern regional sales manager. In his new role, Capobianco will be responsible for all sales development, activity and dealer support within Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. Click for more...

Bruckner's Truck & Equipment Signed to Sell SmithCo Side Dump Trailers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... SmithCo Mfg. Inc. has reached an agreement with Bruckner's Truck & Equipment to sell SmithCo's premium line of side dump trailers. Bruckner's, headquartered out of Amarillo, Texas, will be an authorized SmithCo dealer in Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Washington. "We are delighted to add Bruckner's to our SmithCo Dealer network," said Todd Karolczak, SmithCo's director of sales & marketing. Click for more...

LiftWise Introduces Trailer Stacker →

The new trailer stacker from LiftWise provides three-tier trailer stacking for over-the-road transport. Ideal for trailer manufacturers, distributors and dealers, this easy-to-use stacking system requires just one person to operate without the need for special rigging, slings or climbing onto the trailers. The LiftWise trailer stacker consists of two fixed lifting masts and two moving masts on a track system for adjusting to trailers of various lengths. Click for more...

Volvo Trucks Customer Center Triples Demonstration Track Size →

The Volvo Trucks Customer Center completed significant structural upgrades to the facility's customer experience track in Dublin, Va., tripling the size of the 3-mi. custom-designed course, including two super-elevations demonstrating radius and grade change, as well as extending the track to include a one-mile straightaway, offering customers a fully immersive driving experience. Safety features of the Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS) system available on virtually all Volvo Truck models can be demonstrated to understand how VDS handles high speed, incline acceleration, descent braking, and curve steering mobility. Click for more...

Volvo Trucks Introduces Turnkey Solutions Program to Provide Fleets Full-Service EV Infrastructure Development →

Volvo Trucks launched its customer-focused Turnkey Solutions program, a consolidated fleet management process for procuring vendor services, parts and products for electric vehicle (EV) charging, in addition to outlook planning for incentives, installation and interfacing with utility companies to streamline solutions for electric vehicle infrastructure development. The Turnkey Solutions electromobility program has two full-service partners — InCharge Energy and Gilbarco Veeder-Root — and is available to all Volvo Trucks North America customers. Click for more...

Fontaine Specialized Magnitude 65 Lowbed Is Ready for Task at Hand →

Fontaine Specialized presents the versatile and adaptable Magnitude 65 lowbed trailer. This robust, 3+2 modular multi-purpose trailer is designed and built to efficiently transport a wide array of loads, featuring three distinct deck options: flat (MFLD), drop side rail (MDSR) and beam (MBMD). "The Magnitude 65 truly embodies versatility in heavy-haul lowbeds," said Heather Gilmer, VP sales. "It accommodates loads of up to 65 tons in 16 feet as a 3+2 or can be configured with five close coupled axles to transport up to 70 tons in 12 feet. Click for more...

XL Specialized Trailers Welcomes New Director of Sales, Shane Michelson →

XL Specialized Trailers, a manufacturer of heavy haul and specialized trailers, announced the appointment of Shane Michelson as their new director of sales. With an extensive background in engineering and sales within the heavy haul trailer industry, Michelson brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of driving growth. Michelson has been an integral part of the heavy haul trailer industry since 2012, showcasing a remarkable combination of engineering expertise and sales acumen, according to the company. Click for more...

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