Truck and Trailer Equipment Articles

Pittsburgh-Based Firm Thrives With Diverse Trailer Lineup →

Start at the ground floor and work your way up. It's a process that builds character, instills an incredible depth of knowledge and earns a seat at the table at each new level. This was the path to success for Frank Mancino, who began as an office clerk for a Fruehauf Trailer dealership and went on to build what has become one of the largest full-service trailer dealerships on the East Coast. TSTL Leasing Manager Drew Hulme has an extensive inventory of construction trailers ready for rent or lease. Click for more...

TruckIT Partners With Dump Truck Company NW White & Co. →

TruckIT , a construction technology firm specializing in optimized dispatching, fleet management, electronic ticketing solutions and business intelligence, announced a partnership with NW White & Co. Established in 1952, N.W. White & Co. has grown to become the largest dump truck company in South Carolina with seven divisions and more than 300 trucks. "We were looking for a partner that would help us improve technology and efficiencies for our driver force, GM's, our dispatchers and construction partners," said Bryan Joliff, business analyst at N.W. Click for more...

Thunder Creek Fueling Efficiency in the Big Woods →

Tucked away amongst wide swaths of agricultural fields and small, rural communities the Big Woods private waterfowl preserve is being developed by H2Dig LLC. The company specializes in premium outdoor recreational development and oftentimes is working in remote areas without great access to service stations, fuel or equipment maintenance resources. As part of the project, H2Dig has developed a sophisticated levy system that allows the property managers to strategically flood portions of the 1,500-acre hardwoods when waterfowl — specifically ducks — are migrating. Click for more...

Fat Truck Revolutionizes Power Line Work With High-Speed Capstan Drive on Amphibious Vehicle →

Zeal Motor Inc. announced the official launch of its new high speed capstan drive mounted on the Fat Truck. The high-speed capstan drive integrated on the back of an amphibious vehicle redefines the safety standards and the productivity level when working in harsh terrain on powerlines, according to the manufacturer. High-speed capstan drives are usually mounted on much larger equipment. Before today, it was not possible to work efficiently with a high-speed capstan drive with smaller and more affordable equipment. Click for more...

Felling Trailers Expands Utility-Based Product Line with PCD →

Felling Trailers announced the addition of the PCD pole/cargo/dump trailer to its utilities-based product line. The PCD model class is a workhorse of Felling Trailers' Utility/Telecom solutions, according to the manufacturer, allowing an operator to carry out a host of transport runs without changing out trailers. The pole/cargo/dump can transport poles, backfill, debris and even reels with the optional removable reel stands. Click for more...

Curry Supply Hires Its New Sales Manager in Southwest →

Following the opening of its manufacturing facility outside Phoenix, Ariz., last year, Curry Supply has brought Andrew Bishop on board to serve as regional sales manager for clients in Arizona, southern California and Las Vegas. "After learning about Curry Supply and the quality and pride they put in their products, I knew I wanted to join the team," said Bishop. "I'm excited to help build Curry Supply's business out in the southwest and build my career with such a great company." Bishop will lean on his more than 10 years of experience in equipment sales and operations, which Will Buddin, Curry's director of sales, said will be key to the company's overall growth plan. Click for more...

Stellar Industries Continues Growth Initiative With Strategic Acquisition →

Stellar Industries Inc. , a manufacturer of service vehicles, cranes and hooklift hoists, announced the asset purchase of MD Products and Solutions (MDPS), a leader in agricultural and utility-focused trailer products, along with its current facilities located at 2421 15th Street SW, Mason City, Iowa. Stellar has retained the employees of Mason City, and the company will add more to meet growth objectives. Click for more...

Trail King Industries Inc. Promotes Kara Kayser to Marketing Manager →

Trail King Industries Inc. , a North American manufacturer of a complete line of trailers, announced the promotion of Kara Kayser to marketing manager. In her new role, Kayser will be responsible for conceiving and executing marketing strategies and programs that drive growth and expansion of company products and services. In addition, she will support overall brand development and messaging in the marketplace. Click for more...

Valley Transportation Brings 30-Year Expertise to Niche Service →

When Brad Grafe, owner and president of Valley Transportation Service Inc. , established the company in 1989, he observed a vital niche: providing transportation services to manufacturers and shippers countrywide. From his Grand Meadow, Minn.-based offices, his network of company-owned, lease-purchase and owner-operator trucks provides a much-needed solution to clients across the United States, moving primarily construction and agricultural equipment. Click for more...

Curry Supply Hosts Streaming Event From Arizona Facility →

Adaptation in the COVID era is inarguably an important element of business success. Curry Supply Company has adapted in more ways than one, including communicating with its customers. The company recently held a live stream event from its new facility in Gilbert, Ariz., to present its line of work trucks to customers and potential customers across the United States. Hour-long broadcasts highlighted each of the most sought-after trucks including crash attenuators, water trucks, service bodies and more. Click for more...

Trail King Releases New, Improved Live Bottom →

The Trail King live bottom distributes weight to maximize payloads and maintain high levels of maneuverability with multiple axle configurations. Updates provide better access points for simpler maintenance like the bolt-on upper coupler/kingpin and front fenders. Hopper walls are constructed with longer lasting .160 in. (4mm) thick AR450 wear plate in the rear half with the full length as an option. Click for more...

Curry Supply Co. Continues Partnership With Versatran by Adding Newly Unveiled 6T Retriever →

As soon as Versatran launched its new 6T Retriever, its partner and one of the largest commercial truck manufacturers in the United States, Curry Supply, announced that the product would be included in its own offering as well. The 6T Retriever brings to the table all the features of its predecessors, the 15T and 20T Retrievers, but does not require drivers to possess CDL licenses. Curry Supply currently is taking pre-orders for the 6T from customers across the country. Click for more...

New England Kenworth Opens Parts, Service Facility in Londonderry, N.H. →

New England Kenworth recently opened a new 19,000 sq.-ft. parts and service facility in Londonderry, N.H., to deliver expanded support to fleets and truck operators in the northeast. Situated on 6.8 acres, New England Kenworth — Londonderry features a 16-bay service department, 1,700 sq.-ft. parts department, and a 1,000 sq.-ft. visual parts display area. New England Kenworth – Londonderry is a substantial improvement from the dealer's former parts only location in Nashua and is conveniently located near I-93, which runs south to Boston and north to the Canadian border. Click for more...

NACV Postpones 2021 Show →

Organizers of the North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) Show announced that they are postponing their 2021 event, originally scheduled for Sept. 28 to 30 at Atlanta's Georgia World Congress Center. Registered exhibitors were informed of the postponement earlier through a letter from the joint owners of the biennial event, Newcom Media and Hannover Fairs USA. The decision was made after discussion with both manufacturers and fleets, who cited the lingering effects of COVID-19 on willingness to travel and attend large gatherings. Click for more...

Volvo Group, Daimler Truck AG Launch Joint Venture Cellcentric →

Daimler Truck AG and Volvo Group officially outlined their pioneering roadmap for the new fuel-cell joint venture cellcentric, as part of an industry-first commitment to accelerate the use of hydrogen-based fuel cells for long-haul trucks and beyond. With the ambition of becoming a leading global manufacturer of fuel-cell systems, cellcentric will build one of Europe's largest planned series production of fuel-cell systems, with operation planned to commence in 2025. Click for more...

Felling Trailers Releases User-Focused, Re-engineered Utility Pole Cargo Trailer →

Operator safety, ease of use and maintenance are prime factors taken into account when any company is looking into equipment acquisition. These same factors are even more vital in the Utility & Telcom Industry as they service, build and maintain infrastructures for their state and local regions. Felling Trailers' re-engineered utility pole cargo trailers (UPT-C's) are fully engineered and documented products that embody these factors. Click for more...

MHC Puts Customers First With New McDonough Facility →

Murphy-Hoffman Company's (MHC) full-service truck dealership in McDonough has relocated to a new facility off Interstate 75, making it the largest MHC location in Georgia. MHC Kenworth – South Atlanta's new full-service dealership offers 32 service and 14 body shop bays, a down draft paint booth, expanded parts department and new and used truck sales. The dealership offers a wide range of amenities, including a driver's lounge, shower, washing machine and dryer to increase comfort for the resting drivers. Click for more...

Curry Supply Names John Brun as New Regional Sales Manager →

In a strategic move to strengthen Curry Supply's footprint in its Great Lakes sales territory, the company announced John Brun as a regional sales manager. Brun will personify Curry Supply's corporate values while applying his vast experience in the heavy equipment industry to better serve the company's valued customers located in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and western Pennsylvania. "I am thrilled to have John [Brun] on the Curry Supply team. Click for more...

GLTPA Applauds Safe Routes Act Legislation Introduction →

The Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association (GLTPA) commended Congressman Mike Gallagher (R) Green Bay, Wis., for his persistence to create a safer environment for local communities and truck drivers with the re-introduction of the Safe Routes Act, H.R. 2213 of 2021. "The Safe Routes Act, H.R. 2213 of 2021 provides drivers of product-specific, specialized log trucks a choice of routes by allowing them access to the interstate highway system when available," said GLTPA President Matt Jensen. Click for more...

Creative Design Fuels Bauer Built's Future Plans →

When Vaughn Bauer began designing and manufacturing folding planters for local agriculture in Paton, Iowa, he was simply improving upon the design and utility of machinery used commonly by farmers in the area. Not only did he create and develop his own unique solutions, but he also helped others with his expertise, as well. Word caught on quickly and he became known for his innovations. What began as Paton Machine and Welding, a machine, weld and paint garage for custom jobs that opened in 1982, is now Bauer Built Manufacturing (BBM), an 80-staff strong operation housed in a 300,000-sq.-ft. Click for more...

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