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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...

Stellar Purchases Warehouse Facility in Mason City, Iowa →

Stellar, 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, has announced the purchase of a warehouse facility located at 2400 19th St. SW in Mason City, Iowa. This strategic expansion marks a significant milestone in the company's 33-year history of growth and commitment to the north Iowa community. Click for more...

APSCO Launches Interactive Dump Truck Controls →

APSCO LLC, a manufacturer of pneumatic and hydraulic products for the mobile equipment and transportation industries, has announced the release of four new product lines, its APEX, ARIS, ATAS and EDM Series, the culmination of years of development in engineering and design, while marking a game-changing moment for APSCO as it expands its footprint in multiple applications. The new product launch is led by the innovative APEX system, a display and control system for dump trucks featuring an intuitive interface with an enhanced user experience, offering over 20 safety features aimed at alerting operators and preventing some of the most common and disastrous mistakes made many times by inattentive and inexperienced drivers. Click for more...

Buyers Products Expands Line of Service Body Equipment, Accessories →

Buyers Products, a diversified manufacturer of work truck equipment, announced an expansion to its line of equipment and accessories for service bodies. Newly released is a Kabgard Headache Rack System, an extended Ladder Rack, and a universal Class 5 Hitch Receiver for both Ford and GM mounted service bodies. The Kabgard, offered in a black or white powder coat finish, is bundled with the mounting brackets and fasteners, giving the user everything needed to install and mount to the service body. Click for more...

Palfinger Launches PAL Pro 58 Mechanics Truck, PSC 8600 TEC Service Crane →

In a landmark effort to set new industry benchmarks, Palfinger, a global leader in innovative crane and lifting solutions, introduced its latest products, the PAL Pro 58 mechanics truck and PSC 8600 TEC service crane, exclusively at Work Truck Week in Indianapolis, Indiana. This launch highlights Palfinger's commitment to excellence and its dedication to serving the North American market with unparalleled innovation. Click for more...

Contractor Solutions Adds Thunder Creek to Specialty Sales, Rental Business for Underground Construction →

Thunder Creek Equipment has been added to Contractor Solutions' dedicated rental and new equipment sales lineup for the underground construction industry. The company — serving utility contractors and other businesses in Des Moines, Omaha, Tulsa, Kansas City and St. Louis — will carry Thunder Creek's lineup of No-HAZMAT fuel and service solutions. Thunder Creek designs and manufactures innovative, premium fueling and preventative maintenance solutions that are used in a variety of industries including construction, roadbuilding, oil and gas, and utility construction. Click for more...

Jason Ritchey to Serve as 60th NTEA Board Chair →

During Work Truck Week 2024, Jason Ritchey, president/owner of Curry Supply Co. (Altoona, Pa.), was installed as 60th Board chair of NTEA — The Work Truck Association. He accepted the position from immediate past board chair David Scheitlin, director of operations at Holman Manufacturing & Distribution (Roanoke, Ind). "The work truck industry plays such an important role in our economy and the work that gets done where we all live and do business," said Ritchey. Click for more...

Shyft Group Achieves Ford Pro Upfitter Designation →

The Shyft Group Inc., a North American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly, and upfit for the commercial, retail and service specialty vehicle markets, was selected to join the Ford Pro Upfitter program, created to provide a seamless end-to-end experience for mutual customers. This designation underscores Shyft's coast-to-coast footprint and reinforces the importance of the collective expertise of Shyft's diverse brand portfolio, promoting cross-brand synergies that drive specialized, customer-focused solutions "We are thrilled to be named a Ford Pro Upfitter, which is a natural outcome of our long collaboration with Ford," said Shyft CEO John Dunn. Click for more...

Morgan Truck Body Acquires Transit Truck Bodies Inc. →

Morgan Truck Body LLC has acquired Transit Truck Bodies Inc. (Les Fourgons Transit Inc.), a well-established manufacturer of truck bodies in Laval, Quebec, Canada. The acquisition of Transit increases the total number of Morgan Truck Body locations to 14 manufacturing facilities in North America. "We are excited to welcome Transit team members and customers to Morgan Truck Body. Transit's expertise and leadership in truck body manufacturing and customer service in Canada strengthen our commitment to customers in North America to provide truck body innovations both now and in the future," said Corby Stover, president of Morgan Truck Body. Click for more...

Shyft Group Showcases Innovation, Customer-Centric Solutions at Work Truck Week →

Leveraging a broad spectrum of advanced work truck solutions, The Shyft Group Inc. highlighted its industry leadership and integrated brand strengths at Work Truck Week 2024 in Indianapolis. Showcasing the latest in innovations and customer-centric solutions, the company aims to meet the evolving needs of diverse business sectors with cutting-edge vehicle designs and functionalities. "We're highlighting the unique strengths of seven of our nine brands while promoting collaboration and customer-sharing strategies among those brands. Click for more...

Stellar Unveils Latest Enhancements to TMAX Mechanic Trucks, Accessories at NTEA Work Truck Week 2024 →

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, is set to showcase its latest innovations at the highly anticipated NTEA Work Truck Week from March 6 to March 8, 2024. Exhibiting at booth #2629, Stellar will unveil significant enhancements to its TMAX Mechanic and Service Truck line, including new bale-style pull-handles, along with a range of other equipment designed to meet the evolving needs of its customers. Click for more...

All-New Volvo VNL Leverages Connectivity to Deliver Intelligent Maintenance, Maximize Customer Uptime →

With the launch of the all-new Volvo VNL, the most connected truck ever built by Volvo Trucks, customers will experience increased uptime through even more accurate, data-based maintenance and key product design elements targeted to save fleets time and money. With the 24/7 Volvo Uptime Center, a customer service representative is always there to support, even if the driver and truck are thousands of miles from home. Click for more...

Kenworth's Chillicothe, Ohio, Manufacturing Plant Celebrates 50 Years of Producing the World's Best Trucks →

The Kenworth truck assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio, celebrates 50 years of building the World's Best trucks. The plant officially opened on March 4, 1974, and the plant's first truck — a Kenworth W900 — rolled off the assembly line a day later. Since then, Kenworth Chillicothe plant employees have produced more than 782,000 trucks in alignment with the company's core values of quality, innovation and state-of-the-art technology. Click for more...

Volvo VNR Electric Trucks Purchased to Launch Program Supporting Small Drayage Fleet Operators in SoCal →

Two Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric trucks will be utilized to launch the pilot ONE Electric Truck Program, which offers small drayage fleets in Southern California a free three-month lease on the zero-tailpipe emission Volvo VNR Electric trucks. The ONE Electric Truck Program was developed by Ocean Network Express (North America) Inc. (ONE), a global container shipping company that services the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach, to facilitate the transition to zero-emission vehicles for small drayage fleets which are essential to the operation of the ports. Click for more...

Stellar Expands Operations With Purchase of Warehouse Facility in Mason City, Iowa →