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Nov 29, 2021 –
Zorg North America (Raleigh, North Carolina) announces the release of the 3302 Digital View Rear View Mirror designed for Commercial and heavy-duty vehicles.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
ROUSH CleanTech (Livonia, Michigan) is expanding its team to assist with the transition of fleets to its electric vehicles. The company is positioned to be a resource for its customers and to support its continued product development eMobility.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Braun Ambulances (Van Wert, Ohio) launched the IMPACT Airbag System using IMMI’s RollTek™ technology includes strategically placed airbags, progressive resistance padding, advanced seating restraints to enhance occupant protection.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Kenworth (Kirkland, Washington) introduced a comprehensive new medium duty conventional truck lineup ranging from Class 5 to light Class 8. The new models are the Kenworth T180 (Class 5), Kenworth T280 (Class 6), Kenworth T380 (Class 7) and Kenworth
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Earlier this year, Hino Trucks (Novi, Michigan) announced their intent to produce medium- and heavy-duty Hino trucks with Cummins engines for sale in North America by the end of 2021. This month, Hino delivered the first of these vehicles to Penske.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Customers can sign up at the new E-Transit registration site on to review the targeted starting MSRP and targeted driving range for all configurations for E-Transit cargo van.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
SuperSprings International (Carpinteria, California) decided to develop and restructure their leadership team to support increasing growth. 2021 is tracking at above 50% growth domestically, and over 200% internationally.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Access Peterbilt Motors Company’s presentation on truck chassis updates, and technical contacts for the OEM.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
M&K Truck Centers (Byron Center, Michigan) announced an expanded partnership with East Manufacturing in the Detroit, Michigan area. East has awarded M&K’s Romulus location with the dealership for the Detroit market.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
In the last year, record numbers of vehicle recalls have been reported.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
HDA Truck Pride (St. Louis, Missouri) announced Toth Automotive joined the family with their Lansing, Illinois, location. Since 1963, Toth Automotive has provided heavy-duty parts to the greater Chicagoland area.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Battle Motors acquired Crane Carrier Company, LLC (New Philadelphia, Ohio). Crane Carrier Company (CCC) has been manufacturing commercial vehicles for 75 years and is based in New Philadelphia, Ohio.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Landing page to register for NTEA's Truck Product Conference
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Miller Industries Towing Equipment Inc. (Ooltewah, Tennessee) introduced the approach plate roller guide attachment for added recovery capabilities on 10, 12, & 16-Series car carriers.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (Anaheim, California) announced major running changes that will enhance its 2022 interim model year N-Series diesel trucks.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
In the August 2016 edition of NTEA News, this column explored Beijing Motor Show which underscored the evolution of China’s key truck and van manufacturers in the last 10 years.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Stellar Industries Inc. (Garner, Iowa) announced Jason Vertin has been promoted to director of sales, Ag and Utility Trailers. In this role, Vertin will lead all sales efforts for the company’s agriculture header trailers.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems (Itasca, Illinois) announced its STEERTEK™ NXT fabricated front steer axle has been selected as the standard front axle on the new Kenworth and Peterbilt medium-duty truck models.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Karmak Inc. (Carlinville, Illinois) partnered with Billtrust, to expand their business management system’s capabilities by helping their dealer customers take control of the order-to-cash process.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Two leaders in clean transportation solutions, ROUSH CleanTech and First Priority Group (FPG), are partnering to create a line of purpose-built electric emergency and specialty vehicles. The companies are finalizing details for pilot deployment in 20
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Holman Enterprises (Mount Laurel, New Jersey) announced a series of key leadership appointments designed to help drive the organization’s continued evolution and further align Holman’s unrivaled automotive core competencies.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Hino Trucks (Novi, Michigan) is raising the bar once again in customer ownership experience with the introduction of Hino Edge, the company’s all-new, third generation connected vehicle solution.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
DownEaster MFG (Topsham, Maine) introduced Swap Hogg, an interchangeable roll-off body system for Class 4 to 6 chassis cab trucks.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Hino Trucks (Novi, Michigan) announced their intent to produce medium- and heavy-duty Hino trucks with Cummins engines for sale in North America during WTW21.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Zorg North America (Raleigh, North Carolina) adds Jeep Gladiator to the line of plug-in harness to supply Power, Ground, and CHMSL (Brake Lamp Signal) to the rear of pickup trucks for cap and bed insert/bolt in bodies.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Truck-Lite Co LLC (Falconer, New York) announced it is relocating its headquarters to Knowledge Park at Penn State Behrend in Erie, Pennsylvania, improving future access to engineering and technology talent.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Wilson Electronics (Salt Lake City, Utah) announced a new cellular signal booster product line for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs): weBoost for Business.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Switch-N-Go, a division of Deist Industries, Inc., (Hadley, Pennsylvania) expanded its dealer network with the addition of two Authorized Dealers in Q2.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
SEA Electric (Los Angeles, California), along with its proprietary SEA-Drive® technology, expanded its global reach through the purchase of 1,000 electric vehicle batteries from long-time technology partner Soundon New Energy Technology Co.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Looking ahead, find out how economic and market factors — such as COVID-19, the labor market and chassis inventory — may affect the industry and your company with NTEA’s 2021 work truck industry forecast.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Aebi Schmidt, a global leader in infrastructure and terrain maintenance solutions, announced an agreement to acquire Wisconsin-based Monroe Truck Equipment (Monroe, Wisconsin) from Industrial Opportunity Partners.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Karmak Inc. (Carlinville, Illinois) partnered with fusionZONE, a leading provider of high-performance websites and digital marketing services to vehicle dealers across the nation. fusionZON will leverage its experience with over 800 dealer partners.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Fontaine Modification Co. (Charlotte, North Carolina) announced its Springfield, Ohio, location has been approved for a bailment pool as part of the General Motors Fleet Specialty Vehicle Manufacturer program.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
On Sept. 19, 2019, NHTSA and EPA issued a final rule called “One National Program Rule,” which provides for nationwide uniform fuel economy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for automobiles and light-duty trucks.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Reyco Granning (Mt. Vernon, Missouri) was awarded sixth U.S. patent on ComfortMaster. The system provides a combination of responsive handling and class-leading steer angle to increase driver confidence and improve maneuverability.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Allied Mobile Systems (Dunn, North Carolina) announced the addition of "Forward Controls" for Mack Trucks. First introduced in 2019 on International Trucks, Allied's Forward Controls are possibly the most significant safety innovation on snow removal
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Nov 29, 2021 –
The work truck industry, like many others, is increasing its focus on strategies for recruiting, training and retaining millennials, which represent the majority of the workforce.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Plus and Cummins have announced a joint initiative to develop the industry’s first driver supervised autonomous trucks powered by natural gas in 2022.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Allison Transmission (Indianapolis, Indiana) and Cummins (Columbus, Indiana) announced they received annual certification from CARB for model year 2021 Allison Hybrid 40/50 Electric Propulsion (H 40/50 EP™) system paired with the Cummins B6.7 and L9
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Nov 29, 2021 –
PPG (Strongsville, Ohio) announced that Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has approved the PPG DELFLEET ONE® paint system for warranty and aftermarket repairs on its FREIGHTLINER® & WESTERN STAR® trucks.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Zorg North America (Raleigh, North Carolina) announced it joined NTEA. The company supplies a full line of OEM plug and play rear-camera harnesses and other body harness's for up-fitters.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Wil-Ro, Inc. (Gallatin, Tennessee) a leading truck body manufacturer, finalized a partnership in December 2020 to join General Motors Fleet Bailment Pool, and anticipates chassis to be available through its Gallatin, Tennessee-based factory beginning
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Work truck industry professionals can search jobs from this section.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Work Truck Solutions (Chico, California) announced it expanded its partnership with Charlotte-based Hendrick Automotive Group to now include 30 dealership locations.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Premier Truck Rental (Fort Wayne, Indiana) adds Kevin McCarthy and Stephen Taglieri to sales team. McCarthy was hired in the role of VP of sales, and Stephen Taglieri is Northeast territory manager.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (Anaheim, California) and Gatik formed a strategic collaboration to develop and evaluate fully autonomous medium-duty trucks. This collaboration is an industry first in the medium-duty category.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Webasto North America (Fenton, Michigan) introduced the new A La Carte Aftermarket Van HVAC Kit-Building System. Webasto’s novel, menu-driven approach allows customers to upfit Ford Transit, RAM ProMaster or Mercedes Sprinter vans with auxiliary HVAC
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Access General Motors Fleet's presentation on truck chassis updates, and technical contacts for the OEM.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (Anaheim, California) announced production will begin on its Class 5 gasoline-powered trucks. The 17,950-lb. GVWR NQR and the 19,500-lb. GVWR NRR will be powered by a 6.0-liter gas-powered V8.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Terex Utilities (Watertown, South Dakota) introduces a new generation of the General 65 digger derrick for utility transmission applications during the virtual Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC).
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Peterbilt Motors Company (Denton, Texas) unveiled the all-new medium duty Model 537 and Model 548, designed for the Class 7/8 segment; and Model 535 and Model 536, designed for the Class 5/6 non-CDL lease and rental markets.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) jointly issued the second round of greenhouse gas (GHG) and fuel reduction rules for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Curry Supply Company (Martinsburg, Pennsylvania) announced Esber Nassif joined Curry Supply as senior director of supply chain. In this new role, Esber is responsible for the company’s overall supply chain operations.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Summit Body & Equipment (Portland, Oregon) announced Jeff Blater as director of operations. In this role, he will lead the company’s efforts in manufacturing, parts and service, procurement and engineering.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Interstate Companies, Inc., a growing industrial conglomerate headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, purchased the assets of Southwest Products (SWP) (Surprise, Arizona).
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Rostra Accessories (Aberdeen, North Carolina) announced they have partnered with VOXX Electronics Corporation to launch their VOXX Power Systems™ (VPS), an intelligent battery-backup system for fleet and automotive industries.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Lightning eMotors (Loveland, Colorado) announced it began trading its common stock on NYSE under the new symbol “ZEV.”
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Work Truck Solutions (Chico, California) and Morgan Truck Body, LLC (Morgantown, Pennsylvania) joined together to offer customers an online portal for finding Morgan-equipped commercial dry freight, refrigerated, platform and dump truck bodies.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
During the Great Recession, distributors faced low cash positions. This resulted in a decade-long movement, which continues today, to lower inventory levels to free up cash.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Access Ram Commercial’s presentation on truck chassis updates, and technical contacts for the OEM.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Snow Control Equipment Manufacturers Committee (SCEMC) is one of NTEA’s oldest affiliate divisions, operating since 1979.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Versatran (Watertown, Wisconsin) is launching its new 6T Retriever to the United States market June 2021. The new industrial carrier allows drivers to move up to 12,000 lbs. of payload without the need for a CDL license.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
ARI (Mount Laurel, New Jersey) announced a series of enhancements for its propriety fleet management system, ARI insights, which will transform the user experience for all fleet stakeholders.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
TecNiq Inc. (Galesburg, Michigan) continued to improve upon its position in the market by adding machines like their new SMT (Surface Mount Technology) machine.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
M.H. Eby (Blue Ball, Pennsylvania) announced the addition of Bradley Kitzler to the truck body sales team at its West Jefferson, Ohio, facility. He joins EBY with a solid background in the truck industry.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Hino Trucks (Novi, Michigan) is halting truck production and sales in both the U.S. and Canada until it can meet new U.S. engine certification test requirements.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Velvac Inc. (New Berlin, Wisconsin) introduced an easy-to-install, easy-to-use enhanced blind spot detection product for these specialty markets to reduce side swipe accidents.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Grote (Madison, Indiana) introduced the newest members of their forward lighting family: the 90mm LED High Beam and Low Beam headlamps and the 90mm Combination High Beam/Low Beam LED headlamp module.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Truck Product Conference 2021 FAQs.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
DewEze (Harper, Kansas) expanded its clutch pump kit offering to now include the new Ford 7.3L gas V8 engine.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Kenworth (Kirkland, Washington) announced the T680E battery electric vehicle is now available and qualifies for a $120,000 voucher incentive available to qualifying California purchasers from the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Following a successful initial pilot program using nine Lightning Electric Ford Transit 350HD electric vans in the U.S. late last year, DHL Express plans to deploy another 89 electric vehicles this year in New York and California.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
SuperSprings International (Carpinteria, California) announced the company website now boasts a fully refreshed way to find vehicle-specific suspension solutions from our website.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
This article describes what it takes to lead people.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Six months ago, I would have titled this article “Electric trucks are just around the corner.” Today, I would say they are bit farther out.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Access NTEA's whitepaper on underhood vs pto solutions.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Curry Supply Company (Martinsburg, Pennsylvania) hired Andrew Bishop as regional sales manager for clients in Arizona, southern California, and Las Vegas, Nevada, following the opening of its manufacturing facility outside Phoenix, Arizona.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Fontaine Modification Co. (Charlotte, North Carolina) has been named a Bendix Authorized Upgrade Center (AUC). Fontaine personnel at all 10 of its locations across the United States have been trained to properly install and support Bendix safety syst
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Stellar Industries Inc. (Garner, Iowa) introduced the next step in aluminum service truck advancements with the Stellar® TMAX™ Low Cab Forward Aluminum Service Body.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Lincoln Electric’s Air Vantage® system is a critical piece of equipment for many operators in tough terrain, offering a welder, generator and air compressor. But the Air Vantage wouldn’t exist without VMAC.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Grote (Madison, Indiana) announce Brian Blanton has joined the company as CFO, bringing with him 25 years of experience in financial leadership roles with 20 years spent in automotive, commercial vehicle and off-highway supplier manufacturing.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Access NTEA's whitepaper on European tires.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Samlex America (Burnaby, British Columbia) is marking another major milestone as the company celebrates its 30th year as a leading manufacturer of power conversion products.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
XL Fleet (Boston, Massachusetts) announced that it completed its previously announced merger with Pivotal Investment Corporation II, a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Wil-Ro, Inc. (Gallatin, Tennessee) achieves a 29 percent growth rate over 2020 and inks one new distributor partner in Q2 2021, expanding farther Northeast into a new market through its strategic sales efforts.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Members inquire about federal excise tax (FET) as related to transportation charges. Solutions are typically fact-specific.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Ranger Design (Montreal, Quebec) announced the redesign of their Ladder Rack line. These racks have been reimagined to provide a tough, safe, and simple design in order to meet customers’ every need.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Terex Utilities (Watertown, South Dakota) opened its third Terex Service Center in Texas. The brand-new location in Houston was built-to-suit, offering full-service repair facilities.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Curry Supply Company (Martinsburg, Pennsylvania) continues its successful partnership with Versatran by making the world-class industrial carrier manufacturer’s newly unveiled non-CDL 6T Retriever® a part of its offer.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Stellar Industries Inc. (Garner, Iowa) announced the asset purchase of MD Products and Solutions (MDPS), a leader in agricultural and utility-focused trailer products.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
M.H. Eby (Blue Ball, Pennsylvania) announced Eric Marshall joined their truck body sales team as director of truck body distribution. Marshall has a long history of success in the truck equipment industry.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Westmor Industries, LLC, recently hired Brice Linville as Southwest Territory Manager. In his new role, Linville will serve the propane and petroleum industries, providing bobtail, refined fuel delivery truck, bulk lube truck and crane service truck
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Nov 29, 2021 –
InterMotive Vehicle Controls (Auburn, California) added rear seat belt sensing to its versatile Upfitter Interface Module (UIM) product. The UIM is a popular solution for new upfits or upgrading features to existing chassis.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Ford (Dearborn, Michigan) announced it is acquiring Electriphi, a California-based provider of charging management and fleet monitoring software for electric vehicles. Electriphi’s team and services will be integrated into Ford Pro.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Aero Industries, Inc. (Indianapolis, Indiana) announced Jamie Scarcelli has been named president and CEO. Scarcelli’s experience includes 18 years at Wabash National Corporation.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (Anaheim, California) confirmed a long term collaboration with Decisiv, the industry-leading provider of dealer Service Relationship Management (SRM) software.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Over the last few years, some companies have moved away from improving operations — focusing instead on rethinking the nature of their business.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
STAHL, a Scott Fetzer Company (Wooster, Ohio), From building a truck body for Clark Gable, once one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, to firmly establishing its position as a leader in truck service bodies, STAHL’s legacy spans 75 years.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Rostra Accessories (Aberdeen, North Carolina) announced the company's tailgate camera relocation product lines to now include applications for all-new 2022 Ford Super Duty trucks.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Ford (Dearborn, Michigan) revealed their smartest, most innovative truck yet will be all-electric and called F-150 Lightning. The all-new F-150 Lightning will be revealed May 19, 2021, at Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Truck-Lite Co LLC (Falconer, New York) introduced heated Super 44® and 60® Series stop/tail/turn (STT) LED lights to reduce buildup of ice and snow on light fixtures.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
M.H. Eby (Blue Ball, Pennsylvania) announced it was awarded a RAM bailment pool for its Pennsylvania manufacturing and sales operations. This will allow EBY to provide quick installation of its flatbed, landscaping, service, van and custom truck bod
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Nov 29, 2021 –
This article aimed at truck builders addresses how to determine if a center of gravity complies with limits set by the OEM.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Innovation. Efficiency. Solutions. Those were the common threads witnessed by NTEA members attending IAA Commercial Vehicles 2016 International Motor Show.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
This is the NTEA member directory
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Nov 29, 2021 –
International Truck (Lisle, Illinois) launched its fully electric eMV Series. Available in 217-inch, 236-inch, 254-inch and 272-inch wheelbase, the eMV's battery electric motor provides peak power of more than 335 horsepower.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Information on FMVSS 111 rear view camera requirements
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Nov 29, 2021 –
The Manitowoc Company Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of Aspen Equipment Co., a diversified crane dealer and a final-stage, purpose-built work truck upfitter, for approximately $51 million.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Summit Truck Bodies (Wathena, Kansas) announced the company has earned ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality management system. Summit Truck Bodies certification scope includes design, manufacturing, and assembly of truck bodies.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Access NTEA's whitepaper on hindsighting your fleet.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Runnion Equipment Company (Hodgkins, Illinois) continues its growth by adding Jake Regnier to the sales team. Customers will be able to take advantage of his knowledge of providing truck-mounted equipment to contractors and municipalities.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Allison Transmission (Indianapolis, Indiana) launched the TerraTran™, its latest innovation in propulsion solutions purpose built for the global construction and mining markets.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
This article describes how the distributor segment works within the work truck industry.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
VMAC (Nanaimo, British Columbia) recently conducted a survey of 1,464 visitors on their website revealing most respondents expect a truck mounted air compressor to last 6 to 10 years, with 40.5% of respondents selecting this option.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Curry Supply Company (Martinsburg, Pennsylvania) announced the promotion of Will Buddin to director of sales. He will primarily work with and oversee Curry Supply’s regional sales managers across the country.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Lightning eMotors (Loveland, Colorado) and Forest River, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company announced they have entered into a strategic partnership agreement to deploy up to 7,500 zero-emission shuttle buses.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Masterack (Decatur, Georgia) named Carolyn Edwards as the new Head of Sales and Marketing. Edwards will direct Masterack’s flourishing sales and marketing teams and will continue to advance the company’s value excellence driven approach.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Curry Supply Company (Martinsburg, Pennsylvania) appointed Cory Wilson as the company’s vice president of operations. In this role, Wilson oversees all elements of the company’s supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Zeus Electric Chassis, Inc. (Minneapolis, Minnesota) and EAVX (Houston, Texas) announced that they will join forces to develop and commercialize innovative and industry-leading all-electric vocational work truck solutions.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
It’s hard to believe the new year is already upon us. At NTEA, we’re gearing up for The Work Truck Show and Green Truck Summit (March 14–17, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana).
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Nov 29, 2021 –
The basic concept of workers’ compensation is if employees are injured during the course of work, they will be taken care of regardless of fault.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Effective immediately, M&K will offer Mack and Hino products and all support services out of the Dunmore location. Additionally, M&K Truck Leasing, LLC has acquired the leasing operations of NEC Leasing’s Scranton location.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
FMVSS 209 Guide - seatbelt assemblies
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Nov 29, 2021 –
For two decades, Switch-N-Go® (Hadley, Pennsylvania) has been providing solutions to businesses that want a work truck that can do more.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Redmark (Commerce City, Colorado) formally launched its hybrid-electric upfits and charging station services program for fleets. Redmark is a sales and installation partner with XL Fleet.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Terex Utilities (Watertown, South Dakota) announces a new Hi-Ranger™ telescopic aerial device with superior jib capacities to meet the needs of trouble truck applications.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Maxon Lift Corporation (Santa Fe Springs, California) announced it reached an agreement with Nexxus Industrial Parks to acquire 36 acres of land in their ADN 2 park North of Monterrey, Mexico.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Demers Ambulances (Beloeil, QC) and Lion Electric Company (McClellan, California) unveiled the Demers eFX Ambulance, the first all-electric and purpose-built ambulance.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Manufacturers Council of Small School Buses (MCSSB) was formed 15 years ago as an NTEA affiliate division.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Allison Transmission (Indianapolis, Indiana) announced they are the recipient of the 2019 Master of Quality Award from Daimler Trucks of North America (DTNA). This is the fourth time that Allison has received this elite award from DTNA.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
General Motors Co. is creating a new electric business called BrightDrop that will focus on aiding delivery and logistics companies with electric software, services and a new vehicle.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Kenworth (Kirkland, Washington) announced Camionnage CP is the first company in Canada to order the zero emissions Kenworth T680E battery electric vehicle. Camionnage CP is a leading transport, storage, distribution and fulfillment company.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers (Somerset, Pennsylvania) announced the appointment of Nolan Link as national trailer sales manager.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Road Ready from Clarience Technologies, LLC (Southfield, Michigan) partnered with ConMet to advance its trailer telematics capabilities. Road Ready is the industry’s first telematics solution that incorporates “smart” OE trailer systems into a single
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Zorg North America (Raleigh, North Carolina) introduced a complete line of easy-to-install, plug-and-play trailer camera systems that automatically change the camera view from the tailgate to the rear of the trailer when towing.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Rostra Accessories (Aberdeen, North Carolina) announced the availability of the 250-1930 Blind Spot Detection System. This innovative kit includes two rear-facing surface-mount sensors that can be installed onto the side of a work truck, service body
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Lightning eMotors (Loveland, Colorado) announces Steve Ivsan as its new chief procurement officer. Ivsan will join the company’s senior leadership team and lead all purchasing activities as well as quality and the performance of the supply base.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Federal Signal Corporation (Oak Brook, Illinois) announced the completion of the acquisition of OSW Equipment and Repair, LLC for cash consideration of $52.5 million.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Buyers Products (Mentor, Ohio) appointed Mike Miller as its new director of engineering. Scott Moorman, the previous director of the engineering department, will stay with the company as director of snow and ice.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Hartford Truck Equipment (South Windsor, Connecticut) was founded in 1994 by Pat and Lynn Brannon.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
M&K Truck Centers (Byron Center, Michigan) announced the promotion of Mike Rutherford and appointment to vice president of used trucks. Rutherford joined M&K Truck Centers in 2017.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Lightning eMotors (Loveland, Colorado) named a new head of its Lightning Energy division and a new vice president of global manufacturing.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Curry Supply Company (Martinsburg, Pennsylvania) celebrates an important milestone – a 1-year anniversary of the acquisition of a facility located in the greater Phoenix area - Gilbert, Arizona, and the company’s westward expansion.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Switch-N-Go, a division of Deist Industries, Inc., (Hadley, Pennsylvania) expanded its dealer network with the following companies.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Access NTEA's whitepaper on consequences of driving overloaded vehicles.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Zorg North America (Raleigh, North Carolina) announces the release of an LVDS Rear Camera Relocation Kit for up-fitter’s and chassis builders of Ford, Ram, And GM Vehicles.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Morgan Olson (Sturgis, Michigan) announces Larry Palmer as their new vice president of sales and marketing. "Larry brings over forty years of strategic account and fleet management experience to our sales and marketing team," shares Mike Ownbey.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Allison Transmission (Indianapolis, Indiana), in partnership with GILLIG, announced that beginning in 2021, GILLIG will offer Allison’s eGen Flex™ electric hybrid propulsion system.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
In an ongoing effort to best communicate NTEA’s long-term plan and development of the Employee Recruitment and Retention Task Force, I’m going to write to the business owners, managers and influencers out there.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
Access NTEA's whitepaper on optimizing work truck specs.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
The Rivians are rolling off the assembly line. The electric vehicle startup began building its first production pickups at its factory in Normal, Illinois.
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Nov 29, 2021 –
NiUG's sixth annual Discovery Conference went off without a hitch! Read about this year's conference and learn how to become a NiUG member in this article.
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