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WORK TRUCK WEEK PREVIEW 20 Work Truck Week 2026 schedule set 21 GM Envolve VP Ian Hucker to deliver keynote at Green Truck Summit 24 Pundits Rove, Messina to explore politics and power 24 WTW 2026 Exhibitors

TRAILER TECH EXPO PREVIEW 32 Return to Reno The Trailer Tech Expo powered by NATDA is back for its second year 34 Trailer Tech Expo Exhibitors

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20 16 Trailer trade war US builders claim unfair trade practices; importers point to broad market swings 28 When hard to electrify becomes hard to ignore How one mining operation proved battery power could handle the toughest mobile service vehicle demands

35 Aftermarket giant First Brands juggles bankruptcy, fraud allegations An aggressive acquisition strategy, highly leveraged, catches up to a company holding many top parts names

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The evolving EV ‘operating reality’ Two steps forward, one step back—but that’s okay

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The coming era of commercial electric vehicles has been a bigger and bigger part of exhibitor enthusiasm and industry curiosity at the Work Truck Show since I first started attending some 15 years ago.

In recent years, EVs have been the centerpiece of big reveals from OEMs and body builders.

I’ll be curious to see what’s getting hyped this March in Indy, because enthusiasm—already somewhat tepid in the marketplace—seems to have waned.

Not that the uptake ever met expectations: The roster of failed EV startups is significant.

But the Big Three have suffered, as well.

Most recent example: The much-ballyhooed all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning, launched in 2021, is no more—part of a decisive shift in Big Blue’s electrification strategy revealed in mid-December. In its place will be an F-150 with an electric powertrain supplemented by an on-board generator for extended range, with production details still to come. (And I expect we’ll hear more during Work Truck Week. See Page 20 for the show schedule.)

The pivot is part of Ford’s planned “capital redeployment,” aimed at aligning production with “evolving customer demand.” Ford can survive a $20 billion bad bet on EVs, one assumes. But, lessons learned.

“This is a customer-driven shift to create a stronger, more resilient, and more profitable Ford,” Ford President and CEO Jim Farley said in the company’s statement. “The operating reality has changed.”

Allow me to emphasize: customer driven. That’s usually a big factor in business success, right?

Granted, for radical new products, there’s an adoption curve. It’s a pattern so common for emerging technologies that it has a name: the Gartner hype cycle. The hype curve tops out at the “peak of inflated expectations” before crashing into the “trough of disillusionment” when the new technology doesn’t live up to the expectations of early adopters. During the ensuing free fall, many suppliers leave the market, survivors regroup and address customer concerns, and the technology begins a slow, steady climb to wider acceptance and adoption.

On the surface, EVs would seem to fit this hype cycle. Except for one thing: EVs really aren’t a new product. They are, essentially, vehicles. Period. They are built to do the same thing road vehicles have done for more than 150 years. Fun fact: The 1896

Armstrong horseless carriage was an early hybrid, combining an electric motor/battery and gas engine.

(For simplicity, let’s focus on commercial vehicles— that’s what we’re here for, and CV customers demand function over form, unlike many consumers on the automotive side. Case in point: I said similar things about the Tesla Semi—eight years ago. If building commercial-grade electric vehicles at scale and backing them with service were easy, and if there was charging infrastructure, we’d be much further along with the Semi. Yet Tesla sells millions of electric cars.)

I’ll even grant that commercial EVs, as a piece of hardware, are very good. But they are very expensive, and depend on a charging infrastructure that’s immature. So, in the U.S. and around the world, governments with an interest in promoting clean transportation are providing subsidies to help with both the upfront purchase price and infrastructure development. In a state-led economic system like China’s, this has spurred a rapid ramp up. In a democracy like the U.S., where policy is set by the White House and Congress, priorities can come and go.

For EVs, the federal priority to support them is gone (for now). And that means market forces will prevail.

In reality, the market already has decided on commercial EVs, of course, with a resounding wait-and-see.

Sure, some businesses have sustainability goals and they’re willing to fund the expense of clean transportation. And EVs do work well in certain applications, though we’ll see how much the lack of government support complicates the ROI. So, here’s what I’m looking for in 2026: On the light- and medium-duty side, I have high hopes for the new hybrids coming out and I’ll certainly ask, at WTW, why we didn’t just start there. On the Class 8 side, the ATA’s long-standing complaint will get some traction: the fastest, most affordable way to reduce truck emissions is to modernize the fleet with the latest, incredibly clean ICE powertrains. And, for all highway trucks, Congress finally needs to repeal the FET. Clean trucks are also increasingly expensive, and the tax is a double burden for those who still want the EVs the global OEMs have invested heavily in.

And, while we’re modernizing the grid to support data centers, utilities need to prepare for all-electric trucks in advance of demand—but that’s a whole ’nother discussion. Happy New Year! TBB

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Savannah proclaims year of the ‘big dog,’ honors Great Dane on 125th anniversary

From left to right, Eddie DeLoach, 66th Savannah mayor; Great Dane President and COO Rick Mullininx; Savannah Mayor Van R. Johnson II; Great Dane Executive VP of Sales Chris Hammond; and State Representative Ron Stephens with the official proclamation binder.

ees with front-row seats, the mayor then read the formal proclamation, highlighting the company’s evolution and achievements since it’s founding in 1900 as the Savannah Blowpipe Co., moving into steel products before becoming the trailer manufacturer with the iconic logo that the world recognizes today.

In accepting the bound version of the honor, Great Dane Executive VP of Sales Chris Hammond (the third generation of Hammond family leadership) pointed out that when the company was founded, the United States was just 124 years old. In naming some significant figures from the company’s past, Hammond also emphasized that Great Dane is proud of the “generations of family members” who have worked for the company over the years, and will continue to do so.

“Great Dane is still a family-owned company that helps families celebrate their milestones and meet life’s challenges,” Hammond said. “And while we’re proud that we have a reputation for building the best products on the road, we know that we’ve stayed strong for more than a century because we’ve adapted to every decade.”

Opening the ceremony, standing beside the 50-ft. monument to

Revolutionary War hero General Nathanael Greene, Great Dane President and COO Rick Mullininx put the day in perspective, pointing to “the next chapter in our story” and the “legacy of innovation” that will carry Great Dane into the future.

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Great Dane responded to the post-WWII demand for fresh produce by building the first factory-finished refrigerated produce trailer, using blocks of ice paired with a small Briggs and Straton gas engine and blower system. “You could say our invention revolutionized the first farm-to-table movement in America,” Chris Hammond said.

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SAVANNAH—How long is 125 years? The topic was discussed several times as the City of Savannah proclaimed 2025 as the year of the “big dog,” officially recognizing the contributions Great Dane has made for the Georgia coastal community.

“We are in the shadow of City Hall, which was not even here when Great Dane started,” noted Savannah Mayor Van R. Johnson II, speaking in the city’s pre-Revolutionary War Johnson Square, where the ceremony was held Monday. “That tells you the long legacy that Great Dane has had in this city.

“Certainly Great Dane is what makes Savannah strong. And we’re so honored to be here at this time in history: All of the thousands of people that have gone through these halls, worked in their employ, were benefited by the products, that have passed and gone on. Yet we are blessed to be here to see this year and to see this day.”

Speaking to a gathering arranged to honor retired Great Dane employ-

Three generations of Hammonds at Great Dane include Kit, Chris, and Champ. Chris C.F. Hammond Jr., former president and chairman of the board, became the first true salesman for Great Dane in 1937, and passed away in 2011 at age 98.

“This is a big moment in our history because less than one percent of American companies ever reach 125 years in business,” said Mullininx.

“That’s an incredible statistic, and it speaks to the strength of our story.

This day will become part of that story and one we will remember for generations to come.”

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INDUSTRY News FMCSA renews Grote pulsating light waiver for 5 years The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s decision to extend Grote Industries’ exemption for brake-activated pulsating warning lights underscores the safety technology’s crucial role in safeguarding drivers and reducing crashes on American roadways, the manufacturer reports.

Originally granted in 2020, the new five-year waiver allows motor carriers to equip tank trailers with amber-colored auxiliary lamps that complement the steady-burning red lamps required by federal regulations in an effort to curb rear-end collisions. The agency’s decision confirms Grote’s products, including its strobe and stop lamps, are an “important tool” in reducing the frequency and severity of these incidents based on realworld data, the company maintained.

“The results speak for themselves,” Mark Blackford, Grote director of national fleet sales, said in a news release. “When you see reductions of this magnitude—in both the frequency and severity of rearend collisions—it confirms that this technology is making a measurable difference.

“The renewal of this waiver allows us to continue supporting fleets with a proven solution that helps improve safety on our roadways.”

Since the waiver was first issued, more than 150,000 vehicles have been outfitted with Grote’s auxiliary strobe and stop lamp, logging over 250 million miles on the road, Grote said. One large national fleet customer experienced a 33% reduction in rear-end crashes per mile compared to a baseline fleet without the system, based on data from over 1 billion miles driven. In cases involving personal injuries, the same fleet recorded a 75% reduction. A second major fleet customer reported a 52% decrease in overall recordable incidents per vehicle and a 75% reduction in the severity of incidents.

Built to increase visibility and awareness when braking occurs, Grote’s lamps pulse an amber light five times in four seconds before settling into a solid red state, ensuring maximum attention from potentially distracted drivers without causing distraction or confusion, Grote explained.

The request to renew the exemption,

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which runs through 2030, was supported by documented safety results submitted by the company and by fleets during the public comment period.

“This is more than a product—it’s a proven life-saving solution,” Blackford concluded. “Fleets are seeing fewer accidents, less property damage, and most importantly, fewer injuries. This waiver extension is a win for safety and a clear call to continue adopting advanced warning systems like ours.”

Felling gifts proceeds from 13th Trailer for a Cause Felling Trailers Inc. conducted its 13th annual online auction of an FT-3 drop deck utility trailer, this year to benefit Ivy’s Legacy Foundation. A winning bid of $5,900 secured the auction. The bid winners, Alex and Jess Hoffman, own

Hoffman Haulers LLC, based out of Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

The Hoffmans have followed the Trailers for a Cause auctions for many years and decided this was their year to bid, the Felling report noted.

“I have been aware of the trailers that Felling donates over the years and have always thought it was a cool idea for the community and for all the organizations they have helped through donations,” Alex Hoffman said. “In the back of my mind, I always thought someday if they had a green color that worked for our company, and if we had the means that year, we would at least bid on it, and this was the year.”

As the auction was drawing to a close, Alex found himself in a bidding battle, which he won just minutes before the auction clock ran out.

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Pictured (l-to-r) are auction winners Jess and Alex Hoffman; Felling Trailers owners Paul and Bonnie Radjenovich, Patrick and Brenda Jennissen.

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“When we finally got the winning bid, we were so happy to win it!” he said.

“And, for us, the added bonus of the proceeds going to such a great local charity that does so much for the families in need around our community makes it even better.”

The Hoffmans plan to add the trailer to their fleet for transporting smaller equipment and materials. Hoffman Haulers is a trucking and excavation company; their signature colors are green and black, making the Ivy’s Legacy FT-3 the perfect fit.

“We will use this trailer to haul around our small roller packer, various plate, and jumping jack packers to the different dirt work jobs that we need them at,” Hoffman said. “We will also use the trailer to haul pipe and other smaller materials to job sites as needed, rather than pulling one of our larger trailers.”

The 2025 Trailer for a Cause FT-3 utility trailer was painted a custom “Ivy Green” with black pinstriping and bearing the Ivy’s Legacy Foundation emblem.

Suppliers of Felling Trailers had joined in to support Ivy’s Legacy Foundation by sponsoring the construction of the trailer, from lighting to tires to decking.

The online auction lasted for 9 days, ending Nov. 1st during Ivy’s Legacy Foundation’s Sweet Sixteen Trivia Night fundraiser. One hundred percent of the winning bid of $5,900 benefits Ivy’s Legacy Foundation.

One week after Alex and Jess picked up the 2025 Trailer for a Cause, several Ivy’s Legacy Foundation board members met with Felling Trailers owners Brenda Jennissen and Bonnie Radjenovich to receive a $5,900 check.

“We are so honored to have been chosen as the 2025 recipient for the 2025 Trailer for a Cause,” said Nicki Vogt, founder of Ivy’s Legacy Foundation. “The proceeds from this one-of-a-kind trailer auction will go directly back to our community, and our board is honored to steward this contribution.”

Ivy’s Legacy Foundation has been assisting families in Central Minnesota for over a decade, “showing up” for

families during their most vulnerable moments, noted Brenda Jennissen, president and CEO of Felling Trailers Inc. “They’ve shown up for our own team members and their families when crisis hit, providing everything from funeral support to comfort baskets and financial support during cancer treatment,” Jennissen said. “It’s rare to find an organization that

combines such practical help with genuine compassion. This auction allowed us to help multiply their impact, and frankly, it’s an honor to be part of their mission. Thank you, Ivy’s Legacy, for being a part of our community support team.”

The 2025 Trailer for a Cause sponsors are Trans-Texas, PPG, Dexter, Sealco, Peterson, Demco, and Pacific Rim.

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INDUSTRY News Stellar Industries to buy Elliott Equipment Stellar Industries has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Elliott Equipment Company, a U.S. manufacturer of truck-mounted aerial work platforms, digger derricks, and cranes serving the utility infrastructure, municipal, construction, and sign and lighting markets. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, according to the Stellar news release.

This acquisition is designed to strengthen Stellar’s long-term growth strategy by expanding its lifting equipment and work-at-height solutions, widening its presence across core vocational markets and creating additional opportunities for distributors, customers, and employee-owners, the company said.

Founded in 1948, Elliott Equipment pioneered the first truck-mounted telescoping aerial platform and continues to design industry-leading equipment for

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utility transmission, commercial construction, municipal services, and fleet maintenance applications.

“Stellar has always pursued growth opportunities that align with our culture, vision, and commitment to excellence,” said Dave Zrostlik, president of Stellar.

“The addition of Elliott Equipment Company represents an exciting step forward as we continue to build upon our shared values of quality, innovation and customer service. We’re proud to

welcome Elliott to the Stellar team.”

Following the close of the transaction, Elliott Equipment will operate as a distinct business unit of Stellar, maintaining its current employees, facilities, brand identity, and dealer relationships in Omaha, Nebraska. Jim Glazer, current president of Elliott Equipment, will continue to lead the organization.

“We are thrilled to continue the Elliott Equipment Company story with Stellar,” said Glazer. “This acquisition represents a strong cultural fit between two organizations that share a commitment to people, product integrity, and long-term growth.”

With the addition of Elliott Equipment, Stellar will broaden its capabilities in aerial work platforms, utility lifting solutions, and material-handling technologies, enabling both companies to better serve existing customers and pursue new opportunities in adjacent markets, according to the statement.

TRAC Intermodal recognized by Women in Trucking Marine chassis provider and pool manager TRAC Intermodal has been named a “2025 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation” by the Women In Trucking Association (WIT). This year’s award marks the third consecutive year in which TRAC has earned this recognition.

“We’re committed to evolving our workplace so that every employee feels empowered to bring their personal best to work each day and show up as their authentic selves.”

Laura Reeder, TRAC Intermodal

Award selection criteria include a company’s culture of work/life balance, training and professional

development, compensation and benefits, gender diversity, and career advancement opportunities.

More than 21,000 transportation professionals across the industry cast their votes to choose the winning companies. The award, now in its eighth year, underscores the level of engagement and industy support for advancing women in the trucking industry.

“Being recognized as an exceptional workplace for women for the third consecutive year—through the voices and participation of our employees—is a powerful reminder of the culture that we’re building at TRAC,” said Laura Reeder, EVP and chief human resources officer at TRAC Intermodal. “We’re proud to be a place where women lead, grow, and achieve their goals. At the same time, we remain focused on progress. We’re

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committed to evolving our workplace so that every employee feels empowered to bring their personal best to work each day and show up as their authentic selves.”

The list of “2025 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation” is comprised of a diverse range of business sectors in the commercial freight transportation marketplace, including motor carriers, third-party logistics companies, and original equipment manufacturers.

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Thomas Built Buses expands Type A Minotour production capacity Thomas Built Buses (TBB) is expanding its Type A Minotour production capacity at its legacy manufacturing plant, which is located at 1408 Courtesy Road in High Point. The company began the expansion in late 2024 and aims to complete it in 2026.

“By investing in our legacy facility, we’re honoring more than a century of craftsmanship in High Point while continuing to modernize for the future,” said T.J. Reed, president and CEO of DTSV. “This expansion gives our teams the capacity and tools they need to build even more Type A Minotours for customers across North America.”

As part of the expansion, TBB is modernizing several of its processes to improve workflow, enhance safety, and support long-term sustainability, including nearly tripling dedicated space for Minotour production. Minotour production will now take up about 72,000 sq. ft. of the plant.

These efforts will also increase the plant’s production capacity by more than

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50%, according to the company, as well as support growth in North Carolina.

“As we expand our capacity, we’re doing so in a way that preserves what makes Thomas Built special — our people, our community, and our commitment to building safe, reliable buses for students everywhere,” said

Jeff Allen, senior vice president of operations and specialty vehicles at Daimler Truck North America (DTNA).

“By investing here in North Carolina, we’re strengthening our operations while ensuring we can serve more customers with greater efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.”

Great Dane, Zapata mark 25 years Great Dane has reached a 25-year milestone with Corporacion Zapata, the Great Dane dealer in Mexico. This long-standing collaboration highlights a shared commitment to quality, innovation, and service within the Mexican freight market, the OEM noted.

Zapata has established a strong presence across Mexico, serving a vast portion of the market with reliable transportation solutions. The strength of this dealer relationship is a cornerstone of Great Dane’s success in the region, according to the news release.

“Reaching a 25-year partnership is a reminder of what can happen when two organizations support one another,” said Rick Mullininx, president and COO of Great Dane. “Corporacion Zapata has

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been a collaborative partner from day one, and their trust in our teams across our company has been the key to our strong connection.”

Arturo Zapata, chair and CEO of Corporacion Zapata likewise pointed to the “truly meaningful milestone.”

“Our partnership has been shaped not only by trust and shared values, but also by a deep sense of collaboration and mutual respect,” Zapata said. “Over the years, we’ve worked together to design and engineer dry vans that better meet the needs of our customers in Mexico,

to structure flexible financing solutions, as well as to offer innovative aftersales support. As a result, we have earned the trust and preference of many of Mexico’s leading transportation companies.

“We are proud of what we have achieved together and look forward to many more years of successful partnership, innovation and collaboration.”

Great Dane manufactures trailers specifically designed to meet the rigorous demands of Mexico’s operating environment. Features such as thicker sidewalls and reinforced upper couplers are engineered into trailers built for Zapata, ensuring durability and performance.

This focus on customized, high-quality equipment has solidified Great Dane’s reputation in the Mexico market.

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INDUSTRY News Fontaine Modification adds Freightliner standard sit-down dual drive conversion Fontaine Modification has expanded its steering conversion offerings for Freightliner trucks with a new standard sit-down dual drive modification for Freightliner M2 106 Plus medium-duty conventional trucks.

“Our new standard sit-down dual drive conversion for Freightliner’s M2 106 Plus offers a more streamlined, cost-effective solution,” said Jamil Young, president, Fontaine Modification. “With a simplified design, improved cab space, and faster production, customers can count on reliable performance without sacrificing core functionality.”

The standard modification adds a right-hand driving position to enable the driver to operate vocational vehicles from either the right or left side in applications like refuse collection, street sweeping, paint striping, and pavement maintenance. The standard model also offers additional flexibility for in-cab equipment controls, as well as improved

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ergonomics over the Legacy M2 standard sit-down dual drive.

Additionally, Fontaine engineered a simpler, more efficient modification process for the newest sit-down dual drive. Customization options include the

choice between a T-shift or push-button gear selector.

Freightliner M2 steering conversions are performed at Fontaine’s flagship modification center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Intella Parts Co. opens new HQ, DC in Holland, Michigan Forklift and aerial lift parts specialist Intella Parts Company LLC has opened its new corporate headquarters and distribution warehouse located in Holland, Michigan.

The building features 11,000 sq. ft. of offices and warehouse space, allowing Intella to continue to grow its customer base throughout the United States, Canada, and Latin America.

“This is an important milestone for our company,” said Marcel VandenTop, owner and founder. “This facility helps our employees stay productive, allows us to be more efficient when we manage inventory and process orders, and gives us plenty of room for growth.”

Intella Parts Company started in 2007, operating as a parts wholesaler between 2007 and 2021.

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new business centered on selling directly to end-users instead of forklift dealers,” VandenTop continued. “Sales have grown steadily since 2021, and the team has grown as well. Intella sells parts through three different websites: intellaparts.com targets the U.S. market, intellaparts.ca focuses on Canada, and a new website, starting in 2026, intellaparts.mx will focus on the Mexican market. Intella will operate in Mexico as Intella Parts S.A. de CV.” In addition to selling parts to customers on the web, Intella has developed

a nationwide network of independent forklift mechanics.

“We serve more than 120 independent forklift mechanics around the USA—experienced technicians who typically work from home and provide high-quality service at competitive prices,” VandenTop said. “Customers who need parts often need technical help as well, and we match them with a mechanic.

“The average forklift dealer in the United States charges $200 per hour plus service call fees. Our network of independent mechanics saves customers money—anywhere from 20-30%.”

The network allows Intella to cross-sell service and parts to compete with local forklift dealers nationwide, the company added. Intella now has a local partner in roughly half of the most populated 1,000 U.S. zip codes, with coverage continuing to expand each month. TBB

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M A R K E T N E W S | ITC HEARING

Trailer trade war

U.S. builders claim unfair trade practices; importers point to broad market swings

By Kevin Jones

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s the trailer import trade wind a fair breeze, or is it a growing storm that U.S. companies need to be sheltered from?

A group made up of three of the top five U.S. trailer manufacturers is challenging imported van and reefer trailers priced and sold unfairly in the domestic market, targeting other OEMs in the Top 10 in the TBB Trailer Output Report.

The petitioners and trailer importers presented their cases during a conference before the U.S. International Trade Commission on Dec. 11.

The American Trailer Manufacturers Coalition (ATMC), representing U.S. producers including Great Dane, Stoughton Trailers, and Wabash National Corp. filed comprehensive antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions

with the ITC targeting van-type trailers and their subassemblies from Canada, Mexico, and China.

The coalition alleges that these dumped and subsidized imports have caused and threaten to cause material injury to the U.S. domestic industry, according to the petition.

The respondents—including Hyundai Translead, Utility Trailer Mfg., and Vanguard—contend that the domestic industry is ignoring the macroeconomics of the “Great Freight Recession” to justify protectionist measures.

A ‘pricing death spiral’ The ATMC presented a stark account of an industry under siege, describing the enclosed van trailer as the “lifeblood of American freight.”

Chris Hammond, executive vice president of sales for Great Dane, testified

that while his company has survived for 125 years, peers like Dorsey Trailer stopped building vans and reefers, and others such as Lufkin, Trailmobile and HPA Monon have been forced to exit the market. He noted that since 2004, foreign competitors like Hyundai Translead and CIMC/Vanguard have grown from a 7% market share to nearly 40% by 2023, primarily by undercutting domestic prices.

“This places enormous pressure on U.S. producers like Great Dane that do not have access to subsidized raw materials or other subsidies,” Hammond said.

“We are left with the untenable decision to either lower our prices or lose sales.”

Stoughton Trailer President and CEO Bob Wahlin likewise pointed to the harm to domestic trailer manufacturing since importers entered the market, with the number of “significant” U.S. van manufacturers shrinking from 20 to just 7.

An Industry Under Pressure: The Case Against Unfair Trailer Imports The American Trailer Manufacturers Coalition alleges that unfairly priced van-type trailer imports from Canada, China, and Mexico are oversupplying the U.S. market, causing material injury to domestic producers.

THE PROBLEM: A Surge in Unfairly Priced Imports Imports Create Market Oversupply

Customers overstocked on low-priced imports in 2022-2023, causing new trailer orders to crater.

Strategic Foreign Expansion Targets U.S. Market

The domestic industry’s operating income and net profits fell due to a price-cost squeeze.

Import Volumes Reach Historic Highs 72,333 67,632

60K 53,396

American Jobs at Risk The lack of orders forced U.S. producers to reduce employee hours and wages paid.

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Imported Van-Type Trailers (Units)

70K

Production and Sales Plummet

U.S. producers’ shipments, capacity utilization, and net sales declined significantly.

Financial Health Deteriorates

Major foreign producers expanded capacity specifically to increase exports to the United States.

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THE IMPACT: Material Injury to the U.S. Industry

This infographic was generated by NotebookLM, an AI tool by Google, drawing from a petition filed by the American Trailer Manufacturers Coalition. TBB editors have reviewed the information, and deem the infographic an accurate representation of the filing.

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The ‘job shop effect’ Beyond volume, the coalition highlighted a structural disadvantage in the capital intensity of trailer production.

Trailer production involves three stages: fabrication, assembly, and

The Great Freight Recession: What’s Really Driving the U.S. Trailer Market?

The COVID Boom: A Market of Unprecedented Demand

Domestic Producers Imports Filled Faced Year-Long a Critical Backlogs Supply Gap

The “Great Freight Recession”: The Real Cause of the Downturn

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“Subject imports changed the van-type trailer manufacturing landscape in this country,” Wahlin testified. “It quickly became clear that foreign producers were using a different playbook than the rest of us—a playbook not constrained by fair dealing and market principles.”

Indeed, unfairly priced imports surged so aggressively in 2022 and 2023 that customers essentially “stopped buying” domestic units. Wahlin warned of a “pricing death spiral,” where domestic producers are forced to take on unprofitable business just to keep their plants running and retain their workforce.

Donald Winston, SVP and COO of Wabash, added that his team frequently reports lost sales where import pricing is “10, 20 even 30% lower” than domestic products, a gap that internal efficiencies cannot bridge.

“My job is to lower our costs as much as possible to give our commercial team a shot at these sales,” Winston said. “This is an uphill battle when our foreign competitors’ prices can even undercut our costs of production. We have made our production processes even more efficient, increased productivity, and streamlined our raw material sourcing, but we’re still getting injured by low-cost imports.”

A central pillar of the coalition’s argument is the “inventory overhang.”

Seth Kaplan of International Economic Research described the market saturation of 2022-2023 as a choice between “murder or manslaughter,” arguing that imports entered far in excess of actual demand, creating a glut that “cratered” new orders in 2024 and 2025.

“At the high point, [domestic manufacturers] didn’t do as well as they should have done,” Kaplan concluded. “And now, as it’s turned down a bit, they’re doing worse than they should be doing. I think the imports in the context of these demand changes are a key source of the damage we’ve seen.”

U.S. Producers Import Volumes Blame the Recession, Decreased with Not Imports the Market

This infographic was generated by NotebookLM, an AI tool by Google, drawing from respondents’ testimony at the ITC hearing. TBB editors have reviewed the information, and deem the infographic an accurate representation of the filing.

finishing, explained Bill Davidson, Great Dane’s VP of manufacturing. Fabrication of key trailer components and subassemblies is the most intensive aspect, requiring sophisticated and expensive equipment. Davidson put the start-up cost for a new fabrication facility at roughly $150 million, versus only $20$30 million for an assembly operation.

The coalition alleges that foreign producers, particularly from China, exploit this by fabricating subassemblies in subsidized, non-market environments and shipping them as “kits” for final assembly in the U.S. or Canada.

Carlos A. De Leon, president of Transport Solutions at Stoughton, confirmed the huge investment needed for a new fabrication facility, and testified that imported subassemblies negate the competitive advantage of domestic vertical integration.

This has led to a “job shop effect,” where U.S. factories—designed for high-volume, long-run production of standard 53-foot trailers—are pushed into small-volume, “niche” specialty markets that are inherently less efficient and more costly.

“That [niche trailer manufacturing] is not a safe place to hide because [subject imports] are moving into that as well,” Stoughton’s Wahlin said during the panel Q&A segment. “They started with that standard production, executed a plan and strategy where they dominate that, and now they’re moving into everything else as they squeeze us out of the market.”

Not so fast: It’s the market In a sharp rebuttal, the respondents argued that the domestic industry’s woes are the result of a macroeconomic correction. The U.S. freight industry has been “mired in an unprecedented downturn” involving 13 straight quarters of soft demand, high costs, and low rates—a period the industry refers to as the “Great Freight Recession.”

“The simplistic narrative presented by the petition—one in which the allegedly low-priced imports subject to this proceeding have caused U.S. producers’ sales to decline and have negatively impacted the domestic industry’s profitability—bears no resemblance to the actual U.S. trailer market and overlooks the realities of our industry,” Hyundai Translead CEO Sean Kenney testified.

The COVID-19 pandemic created an artificial boom as home-bound consumers shifted spending to goods. During the 2022-2023 peak, domestic trailer producers could not satisfy demand due to labor and supply chain shortages. Foreign trailers were “drawn into the market” to fill a vacuum that U.S. manufacturers admitted they could not fill at the time.

Kenney also rejected the claims that imports exceeded demand, because that’s not the way the business works: “We produce and sell in response to specific customer orders, and while our dealer customers may maintain some inventories, they do not stockpile large inventories of trailers, if only because of their size.”

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M A R K E T N E W S | ITC HEARING Furthermore, respondents challenged the ATMC’s credibility by citing their own public statements. They pointed out that while coalition leaders blamed imports during the ITC hearing, their annual reports, press releases, and media interviews attributed plant layoffs and declining profits to the prolonged freight recession. Subsequent respondent filings detailed these, citing dozens of such reports.

Respondents also dismissed the “inventory overhang” theory as a marketing illusion.

Mike King of King Country Trailer explained that online advertisements showing “thousands” of trailers often list the same unit multiple times with different cooling options, grossly inflating the perceived stock. Hyundai’s Kenney “categorically disagreed” with the notion of a massive glut, stating that dealer stock was “cleaned up very quickly” once demand normalized.

Some components imported Denny Williams, COO at Vanguard Global Trailer Holdings, defended the operations of Vanguard Refrigerated Trailer and the Vanguard dry-van division. “About half” of the components used to build the reefer units are imported from China through a CIMC affiliate.

The Vanguard Reefer Canadian division imports subassemblies from China and purchases components from Canada and the U.S. On the Vanguard dry-van side, only about 15% of the components are imported to its U.S. manufacturing sites.

“This freight recession has nothing to do with competition between domestic and imported trailers,” Williams testified. “It is simply the result of an extraordinarily turbulent market that experienced swings in downstream purchasing and demand habits; labor and supply shortages, including through the freight industry and all the way down to parts and inputs; inflation; and rising interest rates.”

The international panel emphasized that price is not the sole determinant of a sale. For a large capital good with a 15-to-20-year lifespan, factors like thermal efficiency, durability, and after-sales

support are paramount. Hyundai also noted its geographical advantage, giving Western U.S. customers a financial incentive to source from Mexico.

Similarly, Steven Bennett, president and COO of Utility trailer, emphasized that the company’s Mexico facility “supplements U.S. production capacity by providing access to labor that is unavailable domestically and offering more attractive shipping opportunities for geographical areas that otherwise would be harder to reach.”

Additionally, the Utility Mexico facility’s “single largest supplier” is U.S.-based Western Extrusion, whose president also testified on the panel.

Canadian ‘negligibility’ challenge A significant portion of the follow-up filings from the Government of Canada and Manac focused on the legal threshold of negligibility. Under U.S. law, if imports from a country account for less than three percent of total imports, the investigation must be terminated. The Canadian respondents argued that their imports fall well below this mark.

A key dispute arose regarding Vanguard Refrigerated in Canada. The coalition argued that trailers assembled in Canada using Chinese-made kits should be treated as Canadian imports for the sake of the negligibility analysis.

Conversely, respondents argued that if the scope defines a Chinese subassembly as “Chinese” regardless of third-country processing, then these units must be reclassified as Chinese imports, which would drop the remaining Canadian import volume into negligible territory.

Loopholes, global subsidies The coalition countered the “freight recession” narrative by pointing to foreign government programs that tilt the playing field. The U.S. producers highlighted Mexico’s IMMEX program, which allows manufacturers to import worldpriced steel from countries like China and Korea duty-free, process it into trailers, and ship the finished product to the U.S. These programs act as a “back door” to avoid the very duties meant to protect U.S. steel and aluminum producers.

The coalition also cited CIMC’s role as a strategic state-owned enterprise (SOE), operating as the “point of the spear” for China’s export-driven economic strategy. They argued that these entities do not operate on a profit-maximizing basis but instead seek to maintain capacity utilization at any cost, essentially “exporting their way” out of China’s internal economic challenges.

Workforce in jeopardy The human cost of this trade war was a recurring theme, with domestic OEMs reducing employee headcounts.

Respondents argued these layoffs are simply a “right-sizing” in response to the end of the post-pandemic buying binge and have nothing to do with unfair trade.

They noted that domestic producers are already heavily protected by existing Section 301 and Section 232 duties, including a 50 percent duty on the steel and aluminum content of Mexican trailers implemented in August 2025.

Conclusion: Two versions of the same market The ITC now faces a fundamental choice between two interpretations of the same data. To the petitioners, the market is a victim of an intentional, subsidized surge of foreign trailers that has created an unsustainable oversupply and a permanent downward shift in domestic pricing. To the respondents, the industry is simply navigating a cyclical but prolonged downturn after an unprecedented pandemic boom.

The final determination will decide whether the U.S. van-type trailer industry receives the trade shield it claims is necessary for survival, or whether the current slump is viewed as a macroeconomic headwind that every manufacturer, domestic and foreign, must simply weather together.

The commissioners were scheduled to vote on Jan. 2 and report the determinations to the Secretary of the Dept. of Commerce on Jan. 5. The commissioner’s opinions are to be issued on Jan. 12, after this edition of TBB has gone to press.

Look for a report on the findings on TrailerBodyBuilders.com. TBB

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E V E N T P R E V I E W | WORK TRUCK WEEK

Work Truck Week 2026 schedule set

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Work Truck Week 2026 runs March 10–13 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. It includes the Work Truck Show, Green Truck Summit, NTEA Annual Meeting with keynote speakers, Work Truck Week Ride & Drive, educational program, and more. Green Truck Summit is March 10, educational sessions run March 10–12, and Work Truck Show exhibits are open March 11–13.

Work Truck Week, North America’s largest work truck event, is produced by NTEA – The Work Truck Association.

Register at worktruckweek.com.

The 2026 Work Truck Week educational program equips companies with strategies to strengthen operations and prepare for what’s ahead. A mix of in-depth Special Sessions and shorter breakouts are divided into eight tracks: Advanced Fuels & Vehicle Technology, Chassis Update, Dealership Training, Fleet Management, Government Regulations

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ore than a Trade Show, Work Truck Week 2026 combines a packed exhibit hall with three days of commercial vehicle industry training and education. Sessions range from the entry-level Work Trucks 101, Introduction to Towing and Trailer Dynamics, and Getting Started with Fleet Management to those designed to help vocational vehicle veterans take their skills and knowledge to the next level, covering topics like ADAS implementation, fleet carbon accounting, advanced principles of fleet management, and artificial intelligence. & Advocacy, Market Data & Industry Trends, Vehicle Design & Certification, and Workforce Development.

“Whether you’re a fleet operator, transportation manager, truck dealer, upfitter, or distributor, Work Truck Week can help you grow professionally, stay on top of industry trends and improve your operation,” said Jennifer Mitchell, NTEA senior director of content development. “In an industry that is constantly evolving, the Work Truck Week educational program offers an unmatched opportunity to learn from the best and brightest about the topics that matter to your success.”

Special sessions Work Truck Week Special Sessions provide a deep dive into select topics. They are not included in any registration package and must be purchased separately.

Attendees have two opportunities on Wednesday, March 11, to learn

to improve their communication skills. Jon Colby, speaker/founder of Jon Colby Speaks LLC, presents Workforce Development: Improve Your Communications to Improve Your Business, a low-pressure workshop designed to help participants identify the strengths and weaknesses in their communication style at 1 p.m. He then leads Enhancing Your Communication and Leadership Skills Through Improv: Generation Next Leadership Workshop & Networking Reception at 3 p.m. This interactive workshop gives participants an entertaining opportunity to grow in a safe environment and walk away with valuable new skills.

Driving Commercial Dealer Sales Through Planning for Strategic Growth outlines practical daily approaches for dealers to identify growth opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and align product offerings with evolving fleet

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needs. Held on Thursday, March 12, it’s led by strategists from One Nexus.

The popular Getting Started with Fleet Management all-day workshop returns on March 11. Serving as both a starting point and a refresher, it provides a structured overview of essential practices needed to build and sustain a successful fleet program. Designed for experienced fleet managers, Advanced Principles of Fleet Management explores ways to strengthen operations and decision-making on March 12. Both sessions are led by experts from RTA Fleet.

Breakout sessions Most Work Truck Week Breakout Sessions are scheduled for 75 minutes. Work Truck Week (WTW) and Green Truck Summit (GTS) Conference Package registrants have access to all WTW Breakout Sessions March 10–12.

Highlights include:

• Implications for ADAS Adoption in

Multi-Stage Commercial Vehicles • The Future of Hybrid Powertrain Applications for Commercial Vehicles • State of Emissions Regulations and the Impact on Multi-Stage Vehicles • Work Truck Industry Economic Report & Forecast • Leveraging Total Cost of Ownership to Improve Vehicle Acquisition Strategies • What Moves Your Vehicle: Considerations for Proper Powertrain Specifications • Understanding the Uniqueness of Upfitting on Gaseous Fueled Vehicles • Vehicle Certification and Compliance Considerations in the Vehicle Order Process

• The Work Truck Industry Professional’s Guide to AI Applications.

Exclusive OEM updates A dozen leading commercial vehicle manufacturers present annual Chassis Updates to share their latest chassis specs, review body and equipment installations, and provide insight into future vehicle plans. Hear directly from representatives of Daimler Truck North America, Ford Pro, Freightliner Custom Chassis, GM Envolve, Hino Trucks, International, Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Kenworth, Mack, MercedesBenz USA, Peterbilt, and Ram. Work Truck Week educational sessions are eligible for continuing education units through NTEA’s accreditation by International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training.

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GM Envolve VP Ian Hucker to deliver keynote at Green Truck Summit Explore the evolution of multi-stage commercial vehicles Ian Hucker, vice president of GM Envolve, will present the keynote address at Green Truck Summit, the commercial vehicle technology conference that kicks off Work Truck Week 2026 on March 10.

His keynote will delve into the ongoing evolution of multi-stage commercial vehicles, including advances in vehicle

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design, powertrains, connectivity, and equipment integration.

As vice president of GM Envolve, Hucker oversees General Motors’ fleet and commercial operations. He focuses on building strong customer relationships and driving sales growth through integrated fleet solutions, including a comprehensive portfolio of vehicle options and intelligent OnStar telematics, diagnostics, and safety software designed to reduce costs and streamline fleet management.

“With his extensive background in senior sales leadership across the global commercial vehicle industry, Ian Hucker understands the technological forces and customer demands that are driving us forward,” said Kevin Koester, NTEA managing director. “His unique grasp of the dynamics that underpin customer expectations makes him an

ideal keynoter to set the tone for the 2026 Green Truck Summit.”

Hucker will discuss how multi-stage commercial vehicles are expected to evolve over the next 5 to 10 years. He will examine the influence of technological and customer-driven forces, and will highlight anticipated industry advances in vehicle design, powertrains, connectivity, and equipment integration. The session will deliver valuable insights into how leading chassis OEMs are preparing for the next generation of commercial vehicle platforms and multi-stage applications.

Before joining GM, Hucker was chief commercial officer for Hyundai Capital Europe, where he worked with partners to develop innovative financial products to support electric vehicle sales. He also held leadership roles at Lynk & Co. (Geely Group) as chief commercial officer

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Upfitting Practices to Emerging Vehicle Technologies, ADAS Integration in MultiStage and Commercial Vehicle Platforms, and Navigating Technology Shifts: CrossIndustry Perspectives on Adoption and Impact to Commercial Vehicles. Green Truck Summit attendees then choose from nine 45-minute GTS Breakout Sessions covering a range of technology, fuel options, and data in the afternoon.

The Green Truck Summit (GTS) Conference Package includes all Summit

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Green Truck Summit is held at JW Marriott Indianapolis, which is attached to Indiana Convention Center.

Pundits Rove, Messina to explore politics and power at WTW26 Top campaign strategists Karl Rove and Jim Messina will offer Work Truck Week 2026 attendees expert insights into the American political landscape ahead of the pivotal U.S. midterm elections. The Republican and Democrat will share the stage for a bipartisan conversation as keynote speakers at NTEA Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 12.

Rove and Messina are two of the most sought-after pundits on politics due to their deep understanding and shrewd analysis of the political scene.

Both have orchestrated successful presidential campaigns and have served as

senior White House advisors, Rove for President George W. Bush, and Messina for President Barack Obama. Their keynote discussion will be moderated by Rick Albertini, 2026 NTEA Convention chair, and president and CEO at Phenix Truck & Van (Pomona, California).

“Given the current state of American politics, it can be tough to find a balanced perspective,” Albertini said. “We are giving Work Truck Week attendees the opportunity to hear about important issues from both sides. Rove and Messina will share their insider perspectives on what is happening in the country, what

it means, and what we can expect in the future. Along the way, they’ll also provide valuable tips about leadership, strategy and planning.”

Today, Rove is a Fox News contributor and writes a weekly op-ed for the Wall Street Journal. He is the author of the New York Times Bestseller, “Courage and Consequence.”

Messina merged technology and politics in unprecedented ways to establish the modern presidential campaign. He provides insight on news outlets including MSNBC, CNN, Fox News, Bloomberg, BBC, and others.

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A. L. Hansen Mfg Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4550 AA Products Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4151 ACARI Engineering Company LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3521 ACME Products Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6433 Adrian Steel Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4905 Aebi Schmidt Group North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1821 Aeromotive Services Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 544 Agri-Cover, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 849 AIMS Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Air Lift Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5613 Air-Flo Mfg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5601 Alamo Group Snow & Ice Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239

Allegis Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5037 Alliance Fleet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4101 Alliant Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 Allied Mobile Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4920 Allison Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2901 Ally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5928 ALT Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 653 Altec Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5043 AlumiTank Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1142 American Lung Association Clean Air Choice . . . . . . . . . .

American Public Works Association (APWA) . . . . . . . . . .

American Truck Dealers - Sponsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

American Truckboxes, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Ampliroll Hooklifts - Marrel Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4100 Analytic Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1047 Anthony Liftgates Inc 2737 Aperia Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N17 APSCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3823 Arctic Equipment Mfg Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5825 Arctic Snow and Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 ARI-HETRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6141 Arkon Mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 628 Arrowhead Winch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N13 ASA / Voyager Safety Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2341

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ASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1552 Associated Graphics ( AGI ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 646 Austin Hardware & Supply Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4605 Auto Crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1901 Automann USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Automotive International Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5841 Axalta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 843 AXIONLIFT NORTH AMERICA LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 B&F Plastics Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4046 B&W Trailer Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 B20 Club of Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B20 Club of Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bad Dog Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5920 Badass Workbench DBA Swivel Storage Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4235 Bailey International, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471 BEAU-ROC Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5733 BedLock Safety Products LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4134 Bedrock Truck Beds . . . . . . . 253, Sponsorship - WTD01 Benecor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N11 Bennett DriveAway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2247 Bergstrom Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437, Sponsorship - CTD06 Binotto USA LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6215 Black Fleet Network™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Blue Bird Body Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5809 Blue Ridge Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4501 Bobit Business Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 BOLT Locks by STRATTEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1343 Bonnell Industries Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2629 Boomerang Rubber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4334 Bosch Automotive Service Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442 Boss Industries, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2911 BOSS Snowplow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5933 Boxer Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N07 BrandFX Body Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2621 Brandmotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6022 Brandon Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5701 Brigade Electronics Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446 Bucher Hydraulics, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5221 Buckstop Truckware Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6423 BUILTBRIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3620 Bulldog Winch Co LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2244 Bullet Proof Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5609 Bulletpoint Mounting Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N25 Buyers Products Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4329 C.R. Brophy Machine Works Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 C9 Controls LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6407 Cadet Truck Bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3413 Canadian Transportation Equipment Association CARR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443 Cast Products Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449 Certified Power Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6119 Chemcoaters LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525 Chief Enterprises LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847 Clarience Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 853

Clean Cities and Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5708 Clean Fuels Alliance America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Clean Seal Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 Cleveland Tank & Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 647 CM Truck Beds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 721 COAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N09 ComeUp USA Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5824 Command Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 Commercial Truck Auction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N19 Commercial Truck Trader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1647 Compressed Air Systems LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2924 Comtruk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N01 Cougar Vibration - Div of Martin Engineering . . . . . 649 Covercraft Industries, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2145 Coxreels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1453 Crane Composites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4350 Cranes 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4344 Crownline By Ground Zero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462 Crysteel Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3601 CTech Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3117 CTW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 742 Cummins Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5501 Curry Supply Company - Sponsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CURT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 753 Custom Hoists Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6028 Custom Truck One Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2931 CYC Engineering, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 D.O.T. Tiedown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2342 Daimler Truck North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1121 Dakota Bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 733 DECKED LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4113, Sponsorship - MSH01 Dee Zee Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 537 Deflecto, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2243 Dejana Truck & Utility Equipment Co., LLC . . . . . . . 5241 DEL Hydraulics Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3618 Delivery Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6301 DewEze Mfg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3419 Dhollandia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101, Sponsorship - HTD03 Diamond Vogel Paint and Coatings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4018 DIG Fleet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 DirectDrive PLUS LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5720 Discount Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 571 Dometic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4129 Drive Products Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6323 Driverge Vehicle Innovations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6209 DuraClass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3601 DuraGuard Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1148 Dur-A-Lift, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3109 Dynatect Manufacturing, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2242 East Trailers LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N08 Eaton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1943 EAVX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601 Eberhard Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5121 Eberspaecher Climate Control Systems/Espar . . . . 5443 EBY Truck Bodies (M.H. EBY, Inc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3101 ECCO, a Clarience Technologies Company . . . . . . . . 853

Electrification Coalition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Element Fleet Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 746 Elite Truck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6443 Embassy Specialty Vehicles LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6413 Engineered Bonding Solutions LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 542 Engineered Components Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4016 Ex-Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Extendobed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5000 EZ STAK LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Fairview USA Inc 4332 FCAR TECH USA, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Feal Ramp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1144 Federal Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . 943, Sponsorship - MTD02 Femco USA Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445 Fenton Mobility Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4042 Fia Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 Fiber-Tech Industries, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5127 Fill-Rite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5534 Final Vehicle Solutions, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1437 First Light Safety Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N06 FISHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5533 Flaming River Industries Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 FLD Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1949 Fleet Services by Cox Automotive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5433 Fleetio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4043 Fontaine Modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429 FORCE America Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4351 Ford Pro™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2301, Sponsorship - HTD01, Sponsorship - WTD04 Form Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506 Freedman Seating Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4825 Freightliner Custom Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1409 Full Vision Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4330 Fullbay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6401 Fulterer USA Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6309 Future Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6409 Gamber-Johnson LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5943 Garnsey Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 562 GCI Slingers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N05 Genesis Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6125 Geotab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 929 Getec Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5917 Gloso Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 659 GM Envolve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4629 Golight, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1043 Gray Manufacturing Company, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6417 Great Dane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Greater Indiana Clean Cities, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 Gregory Highway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6437 Grip Edge Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N21 Grote Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6021 Hamsar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6322 Harbinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 Harp’s Tarps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5727 Havis, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1753 Heavy Duty Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5909

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Heavy Motions Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4136 Helix Safety Essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6419 Hellwig Suspension Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4342 Henderson Products Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5541 Hendrickson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 High Bar Brands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4404 High Quality Truck Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472 Hillsboro Industries . . . . . . . 263, Sponsorship - SPTD01 Hilltip Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2537 HingePosT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547 Hiniker Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5511 Hino Trucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1701 HLB Automotive Inc.(HL Bearings NA Office) . . . . . .626 Holman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1153 Horizon Motor Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 Hosetract Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2922 Hot Shot’s Secret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1049 Howes Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5625 HSM Transportation & Specialty Manufacturing . . . 948 HYBRID DESIGN SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 563 Hyva Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6241 IFP Motion Solutions Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2346 IMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 657 IMMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1643 Indiana LTAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . indiGO tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N16 Innovative Access Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4000 InPower LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5726 Instagrid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N23 IntelliShift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4048 InterMotive Vehicle Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3729 International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2021 International Marketing and Distribution . . . . . . . 1446 Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2801 Isuzu Commercial Truck of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1101, Sponsorship - CTD01 ITW Performance Polymers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 531 J&F National LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630 J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2521 J.B. Poindexter & Co Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601 Jammy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 Jardum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5702 Jasper Engines & Transmissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 942 Jaydu LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522 J-Craft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3601 JKD Products, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6012 JOMAC LTD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6001 KampCo Steel Products Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1442 Kentucky Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4401 Kenworth Truck Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5013 Kinedyne LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6009 Kingbee Vans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4050 Kingtec Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4003 Knapheide Manufacturing Company, The . . . . . . . . 2001 Knott Brake Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 624 Konik Heavy Duty Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 758

KS Hydraulic Machiner Co Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6008 KTI Hydraulics, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5721 Lanau Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6315 LaVanture Products Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5536 LEER Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601 LEGEND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 935 Legend X LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Leyman Lift Gates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5922 Liftmoore, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1401 Lincoln Electric Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3201 LINE-X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5925 Link Manufacturing, Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4619 LiquidSpring LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5821 Lithium Power, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N02 Littelfuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 666 LoadTamer Cargo Nets / Networks Enterprises Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4138 Lodar USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6227 Logan Clutch Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4551 Logan Industries Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543 LTA Manufacturing/ATC Fleet Solutions . . . . . . . . . . 1653 Lucerix International Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5615 Lufkin Mfg., LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Lytx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4301 M&K Truck Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4141 Mack Trucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5321 Mag Specialties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N24 Magnadyne Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4028 Magneto Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4037 Mailhot Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1553 Maintainer Corp. of Iowa, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3123, Sponsorship - HTD02 Marion Body Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3513 Masterack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601 MAVEN Fleet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 566 Maxilift Cranes USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5138 Maxon Lift Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4611 Maxxima . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1744 MCLAREN DOORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Mecanica Scientific Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5532 Mechanical Products Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 521 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1421 Merchants Fleet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6111 Merritt Aluminum Products Company . . . . . . . . . . 5901 Meyer Distributing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4225 Midway Specialty Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1742 Miller Electric Mfg LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3321 Milwaukee Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1843 Mi-T-M Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2344 Mitsubishi HC Capital America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1146 Mobile Mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Modern WorkTruck Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 Monroe Custom Utility Bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4135 Morgan Olson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601 Morgan Truck Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601 Motiv Electric Trucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1733

MS Foster & Associates Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2146 MSRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Room 110 MTE Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4311 Muir Omni Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Muncie Power Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3427 Myers Spring Co. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6214 NACHO Lighting Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 762 NAFA Fleet Management Association . . . . . . . . . . . 6429 National Fleet Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6333 National Fleet Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1143 Netradyne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4038 Nissan Commercial Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4025 Norstar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Nortech LED / Triple C Mudflaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468 North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

No-Spill Systems Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3733 Nova Industrials / TrailerDecking.com . . . . . . . . . . 4004 Novawinch USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403 NTEA – The Work Truck Association . . . . . . . . . . . . 3401 NTEA Partners Booth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3201 NXG Truck Bodies LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5741 Oakmont Capital Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 ObeCo Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 620, Sponsorship - OTD01 Odyne Systems, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373 One Nexus Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5725 One Step GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4001 Onspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4623 Opti-Luxx Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271 Optimal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 570 Optimo Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 632 Optronics International LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Orbital Installation Technologies, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . 6016 Orscheln Products LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 OSW Equipment & Repair LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3601 Ox Bodies Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3601 Padoan SRL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5227 Palfinger North America, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2321, Sponsorship - CTD04 Palmer Power & Truck Equipment 6043 Paneloc Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5617 Panther / Ad Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N04 Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3611 Parkhurst Manufacturing Co Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4321 Parson Adhesives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 PartnerShip® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Patriot Fleet Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313 Pearl Solutions Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2142 Performance Advantage Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Peterbilt Motors Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4701 Peterson Manufacturing Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4231 Phoenix USA Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6223 Piusi USA Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6435 Plastex Matting Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447 Plastic Components Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 546 Polar King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N14

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Pollak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6229 Posey Logistics Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5605 Powerbrace Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6109 Prime Design, a Clarience Technologies Company . . 853 Propane Education & Research Council . . . . . . . . . . 353 ProTech Industries Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 Pro-Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5826 Purple Wave Auction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6020 Putco, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4153 Quigley Motor Co Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1455 Rack-It Truck Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4013 RAM Mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6014 Ram Professional . . . . . . . . . 5101, Sponsorship - HTD04 Ranger Design Inc. . . . . . . . . Sponsorship - WTD03, 853 RC Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2821 Reading Truck 601 RealTruck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4421 Rear View Safety (RVS), a Clarience Technologies Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 853 REDARC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469 Rhino Linings Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6015 RideController, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N22 Ridge Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2043 Riga Wood North America, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5437 Rigidized Metals Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407 Riverside Mfg., LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3001 RKI Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3329 Robin Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3828 Rockport Commercial Vehicles – Division of Forest River Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6101 Roechling Industrial Gastonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2143 ROLAIR Compressors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2049 Roll·Rite, a Clarience Technologies Company . . . . . . 853 Romik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Rosco Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1345 Rotary Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1029 ROUSH CleanTech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553 RTA: The Fleet Success Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rugby Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3601 Rush Truck Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2529 Ryder Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3622 S&P Global Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6431 SafetyFirst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N03 Sage Oil Vac Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2811 Samlex America Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3819 Samsara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4821 Sauber Mfg Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sponsorship - WTD05 SCHROEDER INDUSTRIES, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2920 SH Truck Bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5021 Sharpline Converting Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4035 Sherwin-Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4125 Shurco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6025 Signature Series Gas Springs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 752 Simplicity Air Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1243 Slate Automotive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 SlideMaster by Innovative Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . 349

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A P P L I C AT I O N S A N D B O D I E S | ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT

MidSouth Aggregate’s new electrified service vehicle performs its daily duties in the harsh environment of a mining operation.

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WHEN HARD TO ELECTRIFY BECOMES HARD TO IGNORE How one mining operation proved battery power could handle the toughest mobile service vehicle demands B y D a l e L o n g , M o b i l e E q u i p m e n t M a n a g e r, M i d S o u t h A g g r e g a t e

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I manage all the heavy and support equipment at MidSouth Aggregate,

part of CRH’s extensive network of construction materials suppliers. We operate quarries throughout the region, and like most mining operations, we face unique challenges when it comes to mobile maintenance and repair.

Our equipment works in harsh, dusty

environments, often in remote areas of the quarry where even traditional solutions struggle to perform consistently.

For years, we relied on conventional engine-driven systems to power our mobile service vehicles. You know the setup—a diesel engine running

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hen you’re running a quarry operation, equipment downtime isn’t just inconvenient—it’s expensive.

Every minute that a crusher, loader, or haul truck sits idle waiting for repairs costs a company money and can disrupt its entire production schedule.

That’s why at my organization, we’ve always prioritized having reliable mobile service capabilities. But as our operations have grown, environmental compliance and our industry’s emission standards tightened, and I started looking for the most likely ways we could reduce our carbon footprint.

The EPEQ 140 stick welder handles most field welding tasks at MidSouth Aggregate’s quarry operations, from routine repairs to fabricating mounting brackets.

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constantly to drive hydraulics, air compressors and welding equipment.

It worked, but came with inevitable drawbacks, including excessive fuel consumption from idling and maintenance headaches from equipment running non-stop.

Search for a better solution

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About 18 months ago, we were spec’ing out a replacement for one of our aging service trucks, and I started asking questions about alternatives to traditional engine-driven systems. I’d been hearing buzz about electrification in other industries, but honestly, I was skeptical about whether it could handle the demands of a mining environment.

Our requirements were straightforward but challenging. We needed to power a crane for lifting heavy components, run air compression for pneumatic tools and other pneumatic service work, handle field welding for emergency repairs, and do all of this reliably in dirty, demanding conditions.

Traditional setups required the truck’s engine to run continuously during service calls, which could mean eight to 10 hours of idling during a day. That’s a lot of wasted fuel and wear on equipment.

It also adds a lot of noise and emissions to the already saturated environment of a mining operation.

When I started researching electrified power options, Vanair’s EPEQ system kept coming up in conversations. I’ll admit, my first reaction was that it sounded too good to be true.

Battery-powered equipment in a quarry?

Running welders and cranes? I needed to see it for myself.

An operator uses a pneumatic impact wrench powered by the EPEQ Air45 rotary screw compressor system, eliminating engine idling during service calls, and reducing noise levels and fuel consumption while maintaining full tool performance.

more importantly, they understood realworld applications.

What impressed me most was watching them torture-test components. They showed us the shaker tables, the thermal cycling chambers, the whole works.

Seeing products put through extreme heat, cold and constant vibration made me think about our operation. We’re not

We decided to build a service truck on a Ford F-550 platform and around several main EPEQ components. First, the Air45 compressor system to handle our pneumatic tool needs and tire service. Second, an EPEQ 140-amp stick welder. Third, an e-PTO system to power the crane hydraulically without running the truck’s main engine. Fourth,

What impressed me most was watching them torture-test components. They showed us the shaker tables, the thermal cycling chambers, the whole works.

Making the decision After several conversations with Vanair’s team, I decided I needed to see their operation firsthand. We made the trip to Michigan City and toured their entire facility—manufacturing, testing, everything. But what really sold me was when they opened up their R&D Department and let us talk directly with the engineers working on these systems. Those folks could answer the technical questions our team had, and

driving down smooth interstates—we’re on rough terrain, potholes and gravel roads, every day. That kind of abuse is what kills equipment in mining operations. But watching Vanair deliberately punish their components in testing told me these people were serious about building equipment that would last.

That visit convinced me they were in this for the long haul, not just selling another piece of equipment.

Vanair’s EPEQ IM (idle management) technology to intelligently manage when the truck’s engine needed to run versus when we could operate purely on battery power.

We also integrated a Lincoln Electric Ranger 330MPX welder into the setup for our more serious welding tasks. As part of the Lincoln Electric family now, Vanair’s EPEQ equipment is now synonymous with Lincoln’s systems, which

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A P P L I C AT I O N S A N D B O D I E S | ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT was important since both brands are well respected in our industry.

Real-world performance I’m not going to sugarcoat this—I was nervous when we first deployed the truck.

Our operators are experienced mechanics who know what they need, and they weren’t going to tolerate equipment that didn’t perform. But once they saw what the EPEQ system could do, skepticism turned to enthusiasm pretty quickly.

The most immediate impact was noise reduction. When you’re working near operating equipment in a quarry, every decibel matters. Instead of adding to the noise with a constantly running engine, our service truck now operated much more quietly during repairs. Our crew noticed it right away, and it made communication easier on the job site, not to mention less stressful.

Fuel consumption dropped dramatically. Where we used to burn tens of gallons of diesel during a typical eighthour service call just from idling, we’re now using a fraction of that. The EPEQ IM is smart about when to run the engine to recharge batteries and maintain cabin temperature, versus when to draw from

stored power. Over the course of a year, we’re expecting thousands of dollars in fuel savings on just this one truck.

The e-PTO system for the crane has been particularly impressive. We can lift and position heavy components—cylinder heads, transmission assemblies, conveyor sections—all running on battery power. The system delivers smooth, consistent hydraulic pressure without the noise and vibration of a mechanical PTO. Our operators actually prefer it to the old setup because it’s more controllable.

The EPEQ 140 stick welder is great for most tasks, but we use the Lincoln

we’ve always got the Ranger there when we need it.

Numbers tell the story When you’re making capital equipment decisions, return on investment matters.

I can’t share exact figures because the data is still coming in, but I can tell you we’re seeing payback faster than I initially projected. Fuel savings alone are substantial, but there are other benefits that are accumulating.

Maintenance costs have decreased because we’re not running the truck’s engine constantly. Less idling means

Instead of adding to the noise with a constantly running engine, our service truck now operated much more quietly during repairs.

Ranger 330MPX welder for the big jobs.

We’re doing structural repairs, fabricating mounting brackets, and handling emergency fixes in the field with the same quality we’d get in our shop. The clean power delivered from the EPEQ system means consistent arc characteristics, which our welders appreciate, and

less wear, cleaner oil, and extended service intervals. We’re not expecting to replace engine mounts and exhaust components as frequently. The EPEQ components themselves have required minimal maintenance—basically just routine inspections.

Reliability has been outstanding.

We’ve had zero downtime related to the EPEQ system, and as I noted previously, that matters in mining, where equipment availability directly impacts productivity. Our service truck is available when we need it, and it performs consistently.

Lessons for other operations

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The crane operates via EPEQ’s e-PTO system, lifting heavy components like cylinder heads and transmission assemblies using battery power instead of a traditional engine-driven PTO.

If you’re considering electrification for mobile service applications, here’s what I’d recommend based on our experience. First, be specific about your power requirements. Understand what equipment you need to run, for how long, and under what conditions.

The EPEQ system is modular, so you can configure it for your specific needs rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.

Second, work with a body builder who understands electrified systems. The integration matters. Battery placement, wiring, and accessibility all impact how well the system performs in daily use.

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Looking ahead The mining and aggregates industry has been slower to adopt electrification than some other sectors, and I understand why. We need equipment that works in tough conditions, and we can’t afford downtime. But based on our

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Don’t try to retrofit this into an existing truck without proper planning.

Third, prepare your operators. Change can be uncomfortable, even when it’s an improvement. We spent time training our crew on the system and explaining why we made the switch. Once they understood the benefits and saw the performance, they became advocates.

Finally, think long-term. Yes, there’s an upfront cost to electrified systems. But when you factor in fuel savings, reduced maintenance, improved reliability, and better working conditions for your crew, the investment makes sense. We’re already planning to spec our next service truck with EPEQ components.

The decision to electrify the service truck has delivered results that exceeded initial projections.

experience, electrified mobile power is ready for mining applications. It’s not experimental technology anymore—it’s proven, reliable and cost-effective.

If someone had told me three years ago that we’d have a battery-powered service truck running crane operations in our quarry, I would have been doubtful. But seeing it perform day after day has changed my perspective. This isn’t the future of mobile service equipment— it’s the present. And for operations like

ours dealing with demanding applications in harsh environments, it’s a solution that actually works.

Would I recommend this approach to other mining operators? Without hesitation. The technology is there, the economics make sense, and the operational benefits are real. For us, electrifying what seemed like a “hard-to-electrify” application turned out to be one of the better equipment decisions we’ve made in recent years. TBB

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E V E N T C OV E R AG E | TRAILER TECH EXPO

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Return to Reno The Trailer Tech Expo powered by NATDA is back for its second year

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ollowing up on its inaugural success a year ago, the Trailer Tech Expo powered by NATDA will return February 17-19 to the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. The event will continue its mission to advance innovation, hands-on training, industry education, and business growth within the light- to medium-duty trailer sector.

Building on the momentum of its first year, the event will feature two days of dedicated education and training, leading into a full exhibit hall

experience on February 19. Attendees can expect an expanded lineup of hands-on technical training, dealershipfocused sessions, and interactive product showcases designed to support industry professionals in adapting to evolving market demands.

the education program and exhibitor experience, we are continuing to provide trailer professionals with the tools, training and connections they need to stay ahead.

The complete education program features more than 25 sessions designed for service technicians, parts managers, and dealership owners, delivering practical skills and forward-thinking strategies to help dealerships thrive.

Featured sessions “The success of the first Trailer Tech Expo demonstrated the industry’s strong demand for a dedicated event focused on technology, training, and business solutions,” said Andria Gibbon, CEM, executive director of NATDA. “By refining and enhancing

• Service Mastery Across Trailer

Types and Industries: A comprehensive technical training seminar led by Bill Snider with Dexter, focused on advanced service techniques for multiple trailer categories.

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The exhibitor space at the 2025 expo featured dozens of trailer brands.

• AI-Empowered Sales Leadership:

Coaching, Closing, and Culture in a Digital Era: Presented by Jeff Robertson, this session explores how AI can transform sales leadership and dealership culture.

• Driving Profit: Understanding Dealership Revenue Flow and Developing Service Leaders: A featured Tow Talk with Sara Hey with Bob Clements & Mark Spader with NCM Associates, offering actionable insights to boost profitability and leadership.

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The supplier aisles at the expo will again be packed with vendors.

• Dealer Workshop: How to Leverage

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Generative AI to Improve Your Marketing: Led by Kent Lewis with FreeGren Digital, this workshop provides practical steps for integrating AI into dealership marketing strategies.

• From Numbers to Action: Using Financials to Lead Your Dealership: Presented by Patrick Kennedy with NCM Associates, this workshop helps dealers turn financial data into strategic decisions.

“The Trailer Tech Expo is more than an event—it’s a hands-on learning experience designed to elevate every aspect Bill Snider, shown here in one of Dexter’s many training sessions at the 2025 Trailer Tech Expo, will return with a full slate of classes.

of dealership operations,” Gibbon added.

“From technical certifications to business strategy workshops, this program gives service teams and owners the tools they need to succeed. Our NATDA dealer members receive free entry plus one complimentary hotel night, making it easier than ever to take advantage of this opportunity.”

Key benefits Dealers and technicians can look forward to a variety of opportunities, including: • Expanded training: Two full days of technical training & certification • D e x ter- cer t i f ie d s e s sion s: Hands-on training from the experts

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E V E N T C OV E R AG E | TRAILER TECH EXPO

Trailer Tech Expo Exhibitors COMPANY NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOOTH

Bill Snider of Dexter

• Innovation-driven exhibit hall: A full day dedicated

to testing and experiencing the latest in trailers and innovations, and vendor partnerships • Networking and recognition: Opportunities to celebrate, recognize and connect with peers during happy hours and NATDA’s second annual Industry Excellence Awards ceremony All education sessions are included with dealer registration.

There is a small additional fee for certification classes.

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• New: Technician Happy Hour featuring a bonus Q&A with

NATDA is collaborating with Bob Clements International to co-locate their popular Dealer Boot Camp at the Trailer Tech Expo this year. Shown here is BCI President Sara Clements-Hey, speaking at last year’s event.

Dealer boot camp Also this year, NATDA is collaborating with Bob Clements International (BCI) to co-locate their popular Dealer Boot Camp at the Trailer Tech Expo.

BCI’s Boot Camp is expected to draw leadership teams from dealerships across several segments including trailer, RVs, and power sports, and is designed to transform dealership operations and profitability.

All BCI Dealer Boot Camp attendees will receive complimentary access to the NATDA’s Trailer Tech Expo.

Throughout the day-long BCI Boot Camp on February 19, attendees will enjoy five scheduled breaks to explore exhibitors on the Expo floor, creating valuable networking and learning opportunities.

“Collaborating with Bob Clements International adds a powerful layer of expertise that aligns perfectly with NATDA’s commitment to delivering top-tier education, innovation, and access to industry leaders,” Gibbon said. “The Trailer Tech Expo Powered by NATDA is the only event focused on the technology, tools and training driving the future trailer dealerships.”

To learn more about or to register for the Trailer Tech Expo Powered by NATDA visit natdatrailershow.com/trailer-techexpo. Visit Bob Clements International’s website, bobclements. com, to register for the Full-Day Boot Camp program. TBB

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B U S I N E S S F I L I N G S | FIRST BRANDS

Aftermarket giant First Brands juggles bankruptcy, fraud allegations An aggressive acquisition strategy, highly leveraged, catches up to a company holding many top parts names

By Kevin Jones

T

he aftermarket parts industry is no stranger to the pressures of high leverage and thin margins, but the sudden fall of high-flying First Brands Group has grabbed the attention of an industry acquainted with massive market swings and the ensuing business struggles of suppliers.

Known for brands including FRAM filters, Raybestos brakes, Trico wipers, and Autolite spark plugs, among others, the company is now mired in a complex Chapter 11 bankruptcy that is complicated by a multibillion-dollar fraud scandal. What began as a strategic expansion fueled by debt-funded acquisitions has turned into a cautionary tale of opaque financing, alleged executive misconduct, and a desperate race to stabilize operations before the business completely folds.

The turmoil for First Brands became public in September 2025, but the seeds of its collapse were sown much earlier through a business model heavily reliant on leveraged loans and aggressive off-balance-sheet financing. According to the sources, the company’s growth was largely predicated on acquiring established products sold through massive retailers like Walmart and O’Reilly Auto Parts. However, the capital structure supporting these brands was fragile; by the time the company filed for bankruptcy, it reported roughly $4.6 billion in off-balance-sheet liabilities.

First Brands

The breaking point arrived in the summer of 2025 when a proposed $6 billion refinancing failed. Investors grew wary of the company’s reliance on factoring—a practice where a company sells its future cash flows to a third party for immediate liquidity.

Estimates suggest that 70% of the supplier’s revenues were channeled through these arrangements.

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The situation shifted from a financial crisis to a legal battle in November 2025, when the company filed a lawsuit against its founder and former CEO, Patrick James, who resigned in October.

When the Chapter 11 petition was finally filed in the Southern District of Texas, the sheer scale of the financial distress became apparent. First Brands listed liabilities between $10 billion and

$50 billion, with assets between $1 billion and $10 billion.

The situation shifted from a financial crisis to a legal battle in November 2025, when the company filed a lawsuit against its founder and former CEO, Patrick James, who resigned in October.

The suit alleges that James “fraudulently secured billions of dollars of financing” by misrepresenting the firm’s financial health. The company also claims James diverted hundreds of millions of dollars to himself, his family, and related trusts to fund a “lavish lifestyle.” The legal complaint suggests James used duplicate and fabricated invoices to obtain over $2.3 billion through factoring, essentially “lining his pockets” while the company’s core business was starved of capital.

Steps to stabilization In the wake of James’s resignation, the company subsequently turned to Chuck Moore, a restructuring veteran and First Brands Chief Restructuring Officer since September 2025, to lead as interim CEO. Moore’s immediate priority has been to stabilize a global operation that spans more than a dozen countries, with the Chapter 11 filing in late September.

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B U S I N E S S F I L I N G S | FIRST BRANDS “These actions mark an important step toward stabilizing First Brands’ operations and securing a long-term future for the company’s world-class portfolio of aftermarket automotive part brands,” said Moore. “With committed funding from our key financial partners, we remain focused on supporting our employees, working with our valued suppliers, and delivering best-in-class aftermarket automotive technology for our customers globally.

We are confident in the strength of First Brands’ industry-leading portfolio and the essential role we play in the automotive supply chain.”

Steps announced by First Brands in December include: • Driving momentum across customer channels, with ordering patterns trending above 90% of pre-petition levels and new business opportunities with over 50 existing and potential customers since October, reflecting continued confidence in First Brands’ product quality and customer service.

• Making substantial progress unlocking its supply chain in recent weeks, with over 95% of First Brands priority vendors working with the company and continuing to provide goods and services.

• Installing a refreshed management team, including interim CEO Moore, with deep automotive, industrial, and restructuring experience who have strengthened execution, tightened operational controls, and improved visibility across the business.

• Engaging another team as senior advisors to accelerate performance improvements and support development of a comprehensive long-term business plan aligned with the company’s restructuring objectives.

Raybestos

These actions have improved the company’s operational foundation and positioned it to advance its long-term plan, according to the statement. Further, all of the company’s distribution and manufacturing centers are operational and shipping customer orders.

Long-term pathways As First Brands advances its restructuring, the company is actively pursuing several meaningful pathways to create value for all stakeholders. These include operational, legal, and financial initiatives.

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With committed funding from our key financial partners, we remain focused on supporting our employees, working with our valued suppliers, and delivering best-in-class aftermarket automotive technology for our customers globally.”

Chuck Moore, interim CEO, First Brands

Key long-term value creation and growth initiatives include: • Executing significant performance improvement opportunities, including targeted cost reductions, supply chain enhancements, and category-specific profitability initiatives. These efforts, guided by the company’s management team and supported by industry experts, represent substantial upside once implemented as part of the company’s long-term business plan.

• Capitalizing on strong industry positioning within the broader aftermarket and select OEM

FRAM

channels, where long-term demand trends remain favorable. These tailwinds, combined with the company’s scale and recognized brands, support a solid commercial foundation going forward.

First Brands is engaged in discussions to restart traditional customer factoring programs in the ordinary course of business.

While these efforts are underway, the company is simultaneously pursuing other factoring alternatives as well as expedited payment terms with its customers to improve operational delivery.

Also in December, First Brands filed a request for expedited relief to obtain near-term access to approximately $250 million that is either being held by customers or currently segregated in connection with the Chapter 11 process.

These funds are related to customer receipts for orders that the company has already fulfilled but has not been able to access to date, thereby artificially impairing First Brands’ true liquidity and cash flows, and causing “unfounded concerns” regarding the company’s financial position, the statement noted.

The release of these funds will supplement the company’s existing $1.1 billion of debtor-in-possession financing to improve First Brands’ liquidity and support reinvestment in the business to drive long-term growth.

Taken together, these actions represent sources of meaningful value creation and support the company’s long-term strategic and financial objectives.

Additional information regarding First Brands’ Chapter 11 process is available at https://restructuring.ra.kroll. com/firstbrands. TBB

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Buyers Products introduces flatbed wedge truck tool box line Buyers Products has introduced a new heavy-duty flatbed wedge truck tool box series, designed to meet the growing storage demands on hardworking flatbed trucks and trailers.

Built for rugged durability and superior organization, the heavy-duty flatbed wedge truck tool box maximizes storage

space while preserving room for larger cargo, according to Buyers Products. Built from industrial-grade 12-gauge carbon steel, each tool box is constructed for long-lasting use. The offset lid opens a full 90 degrees when positioned against the truck’s cab—its intended placement.

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weather-resistant seal protects contents from the intrusion of unwanted moisture and debris. Stainless-steel push-button locks on both sides give locking, latching, and opening access from the sides of the truck bed to enhance security and accessibility, while gas shocks ensure smooth, controlled lid operation. The tool boxes are also compatible with optional Buyers Products tool inserts, available separately, to further enhance organization.

“We’re dedicated to delivering truck tool boxes that offer unmatched durability, security, and functionality,” says Jennifer Pusateri, truck tool box product manager at Buyers Products. “This heavyduty flatbed box is designed to withstand the demands of contractors, fleet operators, and those in agriculture—offering reliable, weather-resistant storage for tools and equipment in any environment.”

The heavy-duty flatbed wedge truck tool boxes are available in 72-inch lengths. For more information, visit www.buyersproducts.com.

HERD launches Gen 4 grille guards range of trucks with the appropriate mounting kit. It simplifies ordering and stocking while maintaining HERD’s superior fit and signature aesthetic.

With increased inventory across top

models, HERD is equipped to deliver faster lead times and reliable fulfillment throughout North America, the company added.

Visit herd.com for more information.

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Truck guard upfitting specialist HERD has launched its next-generation grille guard lineup: Gen 4.

Engineered with durability, driver feedback, and faster turnaround in mind, Gen 4 brings upgraded performance and a fresh new look to HERD’s trusted product line, according to HERD. “Gen 4 raises the bar with smarter engineering, a sleek new black finish option, and faster access across the board,” said Dave Gata, president of HERD. “We’ve taken what drivers have asked for and turned it into a ready-toship lineup. It’s a smarter product and a smarter process.”

Gen 4 is available in black powder coat, satin, and polished finishes, and features a reinforced mounting system, improved materials, and updated styling.

The new Gen 4 bumper design reduces the number of SKUs by fitting a wide

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DECKED launches Law Enforcement Package for police units Truck bed storage specialist DECKED has launched its new Law Enforcement Package for the Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Units (PIU), featuring its first-ever SUV-specific drawer system.

The customized storage system focuses on functionality, durability and space efficiency while addressing key pain points for law enforcement fleets, according to DECKED. “With the Law Enforcement Package, DECKED continues to redefine what fleet upfit means for law enforcement.

Designed for durability, accessibility and precision, it gives departments the confidence to perform without compromise,” said Jody Carlson, vice president of sales for DECKED. “Every feature reflects our commitment to those who serve—keeping gear secure, officers mission-ready and fleets operating efficiently.”

The Ford Explorer PIU Drawer System features rugged materials and ergonomic access, providing a high performance, secure storage solution designed to help keep police gear organized, secure and easily accessible. It provides space below the tray for DECKED’s Honcho 80 Case and space above for storing stackable items on the deck. The system

DECKED Police Interceptor Unit Drawer System

is compatible with K-9 cages, cargo racks and most existing upfits and provides easy access to the vehicle’s spare tire.

Engineered for strength and durability, the system supports a 150 lb. payload on the top tray and an additional 150 lbs. within the drawer. The total payload capacity of 300 lbs. ensures reliable performance under heavy-duty operational demands, the company added.

The Law Enforcement Package also includes: • A Combo Tumbler Lock for faster, keyless access that enables officers to access gear without fumbling for keys—critical in high-pressure or emergency situations—and reduces the risk of lost or damaged keys.

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• A rugged, weatherproof and lockable Honcho 80 Case that slides easily under the Drawer System for easy access and storage of tactical gear, long tools and firearms. It can be configured with DECKED’s wall-to-wall, infinitely-customizable Piecekeeper PuzzleFoam that enables officers to customize puzzle pieces to accommodate their equipment.

• DECKED’s Improved First-Aid Kit (IFAK) that packs 133 life-saving items into DECKED’s Sixer 16 Case, designed for fast access, one-handed operation and flexible storage in the drawer or on the tray.

For more information, visit www.decked.com.

Coxreels upgrades multi-lobe seals

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Coxreels recently introduced a seal upgrade for its nitrile 1.5- and 2-in. inline swivels with advanced multi-lobe sealing technology.

The enhanced seals are designed to maximize seal integrity, improve overall seal performance, and maximize seal life, the company said. In-depth testing shows that the performance of the multi-lobe seals exceed that of standard O-ring, cup, and T-seals for large capacity fluid handling and high-volume delivery in both high and low pressure applications.

Additionally, the new seal geometry

boasts better resistance to compression set, which is a leading cause of premature seal failure.

“Coxreels has remained steadfast and focused on manufacturing high-quality, professional-grade hose, cord, and cable reels since 1923,” Coxreels said in a news release. “Offering a full product line serving the industry in every channel and application, Coxreels takes great pride in designing, building, and supporting all of their products right here in the U.S.A.” For more information, visit www.coxreels.com.

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❯ EVENTS Calendar January 19-22, 2026 Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week ‘26 Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, TX www.hdaw.org

February 18-19, 2026 ACT Research Market Vitals Seminar 74 The Commons, Columbus, NV www.actresearch.net

March 10-13, 2026 Work Truck Week, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN www.worktruckweek.com

January 20-22, 2026 World of Concrete Las Vegas (NV) Convention Center www.worldofconcrete.com

February 23-26, 2026 Annual NATM Convention & Trade Show Fort Worth Convention Center, TX www.natm.com/convention

February 17-19, 2026 NATDA Trailer Tech Expo Reno-Sparks Convention Center, NV www.natda.org

March 3-7, 2026 CONEXPO CON/AGG Las Vegas (NV) Convention Center www.conexpoconagg.com

March 15-17, 2026 World of Asphalt Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans, LA www.worldofasphalt.com March 16-19, 2026 TMC Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition Music City Center, Nashville, TN tmcannual.trucking.org March 26-28, 2026 Mid-America Trucking Show Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, KY www.truckingshow.com April 19-22, 2026 National Tank Truck Carriers’ 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibits Baltimore, MD www.tanktruck.org April 29-May 2, 2026 TTMA 84th Annual Convention Loews Ventana Canyon Resort Tucson, AZ www.trucktrailer.org May 4-7, 2026 ACT Expo Las Vegas (NV) Convention Center www.actexpo.com May 9-11, 2026 NPTC Annual Conference and Exhibition Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL www.nptc.org

Competitors become pals for a few days at the annual TTMA convention, slated for late April.

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Pressure Systems International

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May 31-June 3, 2026 Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference Williamsburg (VA) Conference Center www.eufmc.com August 31-September 3, 2026 FTR Transportation Conference, Union Station, Indianapolis, IN www.ftrconference.com September 1-3, 2026 North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) Trailer Show, Music City Center, Nashville, TN www.natda.org/trailer-show September 14-16, 2026 Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) Intermodal EXPO Long Beach Convention Center Long Beach, CA www.intermodal.org

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PEOPLE & Positions

Truck, trailer, and body OEMs Taylor Chambers has accepted the position of supply chain manager at Pitts Trailers. Chambers first joined the company in 2023, and in his new position, he will oversee key areas of the supply chain and focus on strategic planning, vendor relationships, and improving material flow to support Taylor Chambers production efficiency. He has prior experience in process optimization and crossdepartment collaboration.

Daimler Truck North America has promoted Michelle Randazzo to chief financial officer as of Jan. 1. She succeeds Stefan Kurschner, who plans to retire. In her new role, Randazzo will oversee all operational and strategic controlling and accounting functions for DTNA’s brands, including Freightliner, Michelle Randazzo Western Star, Thomas Built Buses, Detroit Reman, and more. Randazzo joined Daimler Truck in 2002 and has held several leadership positions with the company.

Suppliers and distributors VIPAR Heavy Duty has added two new board members to its ranks, including Chris Redondo, general manager of Operations at San Diego Friction Nick Seidel Chris Redondo Products, and Nick Seidel, vice president of Action Truck Parts. Both accepted their nominations to four-year terms during VIPAR Heavy Duty’s annual IMPACT Conference in October. Redondo joined San Diego Friction in 2023 as general manager of Operations, and also serves on the Distributor Advisory Councils for both Cummins Braking Systems & Components and Bendix. Seidel joined Action Truck Parts in 2005 and now serves as vice president. He is on the VIPAR Heavy Duty Membership and Product Committees, HDAW Joint Operating Committee, and the Cummins Braking Systems & Components Distributor Advisory Council.

Jeremy Whiting is VIPAR Heavy Duty’s new director of Business Development, where he will support the East Coast and Southeast distributor territories. He succeeds Dick Croft, who will be retiring in January 31, 2026. Whiting first started his career as an account manager for JB Hunt, then in 2013, he joined his family’s Jeremy Whiting business, Brookline Machine Company.

He has filled various roles throughout his career, including sales/shop tech, operations manager, and regional sales manager, most recently for Neapco.

Associations John M. Vander Haag, president and owner of Vander Haag’s, was elected to serve a three-year term on the board of the Commercial Vehicle Solutions John M. Vander Haag Steve Bootsma Network (CVSN).

Vander Haag’s has been a member of CVSN for over 15 years. Also, Steve Bootsma, Whole Units director at Vander Haag’s, has been elected to serve on the Used Truck Association (UTA) board. There, Bootsma will work with eight other members and five officers to guide the UTA and assist with committees on training, education, membership, marketing, and more.

Marc D’Alessandro and Alexandre Roman have joined The MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Brake Manufacturers Council. D’Alessandro Marc D’Alessandro Alexandre Roman currently serves as director of product management at Winhere Brake Parts, where he leads product initiatives leveraging his experience in product development, sales, and technical support.

Roman is the project management office and application engineering manager at Fras-le Mobility North America. He has more than 20 years of international experience in braking systems and friction materials.

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