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Select Trailer Sales wins Stoughton dealer award

December 6, 2018 7:43AM by Truck News

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Select Trailer Sales has been named the first-ever winner of the Stoughton Blue Diamond Dealer Award. The Mississauga trailer dealer has been in business for more than 17 years, and offers Stoughton’s complete line of dry vans,…

Talbert trailer for heavy hauls

December 4, 2018 1:15PM by johng@newcom.ca

Talbert Manufacturing’s new 60CC/55SA-LD trailer that pairs with the optional East Coast-style E1Nitro axle extension – offering a 60-ton capacity with a close-coupled configuration, or a 55-ton hauling capacity in a spread-axle configuration. The design offers the flexibility to switch…

New president/CEO leading Magnum Trailer and Equipment

November 13, 2018 12:05PM by Truck West

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Magnum Trailer and Equipment has named Andrew Taylor as its president and CEO. “Magnum has a huge opportunity in the transportation equipment market. Our products and services are designed to protect trucks and their drivers and improve…

Truck orders: They’re magnificent and they’re real

September 13, 2018 1:56PM by James Menzies

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Truck orders have been strong all year, but just how strong have they been? “Four of the top five order months ever have occurred this year,” said Don Ake, FTR vice-president of commercial vehicles, in an update…

Manac buys flatdeck trailer manufacturer Alutrec

September 2, 2018 11:50AM by Truck News

ST-GEORGES, Que. – Manac has announced it closed a deal to acquire aluminum flatdeck trailer manufacturer Alutrec. Alutrec is based in Laurier-Station, Que. “We are proud to announce this transaction. Alutrec has a great range of products in the aluminum…

Trans East buys car hauling trailer distributor CD Jabbco

August 21, 2018 9:56AM by Truck News

IROQUOIS, Ont. – Trans East Trailers has announced its acquisition of CD Jabbco, Canada’s exclusive distributor of Cottrell car hauling trailers. CD Jabbco is a supplier of parts and services to the car hauling industry and is based in Iroquois,…

Breadner now carrying Hyundai Translead trailers

June 25, 2018 11:32AM by James Menzies

BRESLAU, Ont. – Breadner Trailers has announced it will be offering the full line of Hyundai Translead trailers. Bob Breadner, president of Breadner Trailers, said the company was seeking a highly customizable trailer offering for the Ontario market. “The Mississauga…

Great Dane plant wins safety award

April 20, 2018 2:00PM by Truck News

STATESBORO, Ga. – Great Dane’s manufacturing plant in Statesboro, Ga., has been recognized for its commitment to safety. It received the Georgia Association of Manufacturers award for having no lost work cases in 2017. “Great Dane is a proud member…

East Manufacturing celebrating 50 years

April 20, 2018 10:50AM by Truck News

RANDOLPH, Ohio – East Manufacturing is offering special trailer packages to celebrate 50 years in business. Its flatbed, drop deck, dump and refuse trailers packages will adorn gold East nameplates, along with 50th anniversary mud flaps. The flatbed and drop…

Remorques Lewis named a Talbert Top 10 dealer

February 13, 2018 11:56AM by Truck News

LA PRÉSENTATION, SAINT-HYACINTHE, QC – Remorques Lewis has been named one of the top 10 Talbert Manufacturing dealers for 2017. The Quebec dealership was also given the honor of “Most Improved Dealer of 2017” with sales that were more than…

Three Canadian dealerships added to Trail King’s network

January 11, 2018 2:42PM by Truck West

MITCHELL, S.D. – Trailer manufacturer Trail King Industries has announced 12 new dealers across North America, including three in Canada, two of which are in the west. Expanding its dealer network, Trail King has added Competition Trailer Sales in Calgary,…

Trailer orders surged in November: FTR

December 18, 2017 10:22AM by Truck News

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Trailer orders surged in November, according to preliminary data from FTR, which reported orders of 42,600 units. That’s up 34% from October levels and 19% year-over-year. FTR is anticipating a “healthy clip” for trailer orders in early…

Wabash Canada launches GoRight brand

November 8, 2017 6:10AM by Truck News

KITCHENER, Ont. – Wabash Canada has announced it’s launching a new GoRight brand for its fleet maintenance business. The company says it has developed a fleet maintenance program that can reduce maintenance costs and improve fleet management, safety, and productivity.…

Ocean Trailer becomes official dealer of Fontaine trailers in Western Canada

September 22, 2017 3:04PM by Truck West

WINNIPEG, Man. – Trailer leasing, rental, sales and service company Ocean Trailer announced it will be the exclusive dealer for Fontaine Heavy Haul in Western Canada. Having forged a long-standing relationship with the Alabama-based trailer company through building and selling…

Wabash to buy Supreme Industries

August 9, 2017 6:51AM by Truck News

LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Wabash National has agreed to buy truck body builder Supreme Industries. The deal is worth US$21 per share, equal to US$364 million. Supreme is the second largest manufacturer of truck bodies in the U.S., with 2016 sales…