Truck and Trailer Equipment Articles

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers Announces Appointment of Nolan Link →

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers, a division of Somerset Welding & Steel, has announced the appointment of Nolan Link as national trailer sales manager. "We are very excited to welcome Nolan to the J&J team," said Jason Cornell, director of sales. "Although trailers will be somewhat new to him, he comes with experience and aptitude from the consumer side of our products. His associated industry experience along with his personal drive and professionalism will prove to be a great fit for our organization." Link has sales experience in Virginia, where he worked for a company responsible for waste disposal, trash collection and recycling services. Click for more...

Easton Sales and Rentals Wins Terex Top Dealer Award →

Easton Sales and Rentals, a U.S. Terex Trucks dealer, has won the 2020 "Top Dealer Award". In a challenging year, the family-run dealership achieved outstanding results and sold a significant number of articulated haulers, bringing the Terex Trucks TA300 and TA400 to more U.S. customers. Just like anywhere else in the world, 2020 was a challenging year for North America. While the volume of heavy equipment sales and rentals dropped compared to 2019, many construction sites remained open – driving demand for machinery. Click for more...

Isuzu North America Corporation, Gatik Form Strategic Collaboration →

Isuzu North America Corporation and Gatik have agreed to collaborate on a project to develop and evaluate fully autonomous medium-duty trucks. Isuzu is a market leader in low cab forward (LCF) trucks in the U.S. and Canadian markets. Gatik is an industry leader in automating on-road transportation networks for B2B middle-mile logistics. This collaboration is an industry first in the medium-duty category and will accelerate the commercialization of autonomous delivery fleets while contributing to a safer and more sustainable logistics community in the future, according to the companies. Click for more...

Trail King Announces New Additions to Dealer Network →

Trail King Industries, a North American trailer manufacturer, continues to expand its dealer network. Recently, the company announced the addition of two new dealers to its network: Kenworth Mid Atlantic — Baltimore, Md. TNT Sales — Villa Ridge, Mo. "We are honored to have these new dealers as part of the Trail King family," said Rick Farris, VP of sales and marketing. "Our nationwide network of dealers is one of our most valuable assets. Click for more...

ABC Rentals Considers Aspen, Western Part of Family Tree →

Family trees are full of interesting stories about ancestors who make up the story of who we are. They explain how we are connected to people, places and things. The same can be true of companies — many of whom are still being run by the second, third or fourth generation descendants of those who founded them. ABC Rentals of St. Paul Minn., and Aspen Equipment of Bloomington, Minn. are two of those family-owned companies, but that's not their only connection. Click for more...

Hydrema Appoints Annagola Iron as Authorized Central Ontario Dealer →

Hydrema, an articulated dump truck manufacturer, has added Annagola Iron to its authorized dealer network, expanding its reach into Canada. Annagola Iron will represent Hydrema's product line in central Ontario. "Annagola's construction equipment experience and growth strategy align with Hydrema's strategic vision," said Kris Binder, executive vice president of Hydrema North America. "We are thrilled to have them join our family of dealers." "I've known the Hydrema brand ever since I was a kid growing up in Europe," said Stephen Cargill, owner of Annagola Iron. Click for more...

Curry Supply to Host Virtual Event From Arizona Facility →

Curry Supply is hosting a virtual event live from its newest facility in Gilbert, Ariz., on April 14 to15, 2021. Registrants across the United States will have the ability to tune in to hear from the executive sales team as they host product demonstrations on some of the company's most sought-after work trucks, like crash attenuators, fuel/lube trucks, water trucks, service bodies and more. In total, there will be five, one-hour virtual broadcasts in which the team will detail the features and benefits of each truck, demonstrate proper operation techniques for each build, and even train rental colleagues on key selling points about the vehicles. Click for more...

Kenworth C500 Now Available With Bendix ESP System →

Kenworth recently announced that the Bendix ESP Electronic Stability Program is now available as an option for the Kenworth C500. The Kenworth C500 is Kenworth's largest workhorse truck with a GCWR up to 500,000 pounds. It can be used for a variety of tough off-road and heavy-haul applications. The Bendix stability system for the Kenworth C500 comes with the Bendix 6S/6M configuration, which has six sensors and six modulators, and includes Bendix Smart ATC Automatic Traction Control and Bendix ESP. Click for more...

Kenworth Mid Atlantic Adds New Parts, Service Dealership in Bel Air, Maryland →

Kenworth Mid Atlantic now offers expanded support to fleets and truck operators in northeast Maryland with the addition of its new parts and service dealership in Bel Air, Md. This third location in Maryland joins the existing dealerships in Baltimore and Westminster. The 24,800 sq.-ft. facility features 10 service bays to help maximize customer uptime, an 800 sq.-ft. parts display area, and a 5,500 sq.-ft. Click for more...

Monroe Truck Equipment Continues Growth, Evolution →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Wisconsin's Monroe Truck Equipment is an industry leading truck and trailer equipment manufacturer, upfitter and distributor, with a mission to move communities forward. Backed by its team's expertise, the Monroe's products have helped cities, towns, townships and rural areas across the nation improve safety and infrastructure for more than 60 years. Founded in 1958 by Richard Feller, the company began as a fabrication and machine shop in Monroe, Wis. Click for more...

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