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ATW Acquires Custom Truck Body Manufacturer Dakota Bodies
ATW Acquires Custom Truck Body Manufacturer Dakota Bodies

RICHARDSON, Texas - ATW®, North America’s leading provider of trailers, truck equipment and parts, announced the purchase of custom truck body manufacturer Dakota Bodies™. "For years, ATW has partnered with Dakota Bodies on custom service and utility bodies," said Steve... Continue Reading

Date posted12/3/2020


NATDA Announces New Partnership with Allegiance Merchant Services
NATDA Announces New Partnership with Allegiance Merchant Services

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - NATDA offers a member benefit that helps navigate the changing landscape of payment processing and the high costs associated with credit cards. As the nation sees records broken daily in the spread of coronavirus, it is more important than ever that businesses keep... Continue Reading

Date posted12/1/2020


Sales Is Not About Selling Anymore
Sales Is Not About Selling Anymore

Written by Rachel Rivers, TrailerCentral.com The flashy sales pitches of yesteryear no longer influence interested buyers; in fact, it may lead to resistance against your products and services. Now, more than ever, encouraging education and building trust is what matters most when coordinating... Continue Reading

Date posted12/1/2020


Hillsboro Industries Announces 2021 Product Enhancements
Hillsboro Industries Announces 2021 Product Enhancements

HILLSBORO, Kan. - Hillsboro Industries introduced several new product enhancements for 2021, including truck bed, trailer and tire accessories. 25,000# Rear Hitch Rating on Truck Beds All Hillsboro rear receiver hitches, including both aluminum and steel truck bed models, now have a hitch... Continue Reading

Date posted12/1/2020


UWS Tool Boxes Sawn in Half, Pressure-Washed, Fully Tested
UWS Tool Boxes Sawn in Half, Pressure-Washed, Fully Tested

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - UWS, a leading manufacturer and designer of truck accessories, launched an all-new campaign to showcase its RigidCore™ foam-filled lid. The campaign featured a number of videos in which UWS boxes were put to the test and subjected to power saws, tire spray, pressure... Continue Reading

Date posted12/1/2020


Wil-Ro Inc. Builds on Heritage, Craftsmanship and Culture
Wil-Ro Inc. Builds on Heritage, Craftsmanship and Culture

GALLATIN, Tenn. - Founded on building trailers and equipment for the horse racing industry, Wil-Ro Inc. bases its values on heritage, craftsmanship and culture. Using experience gained from his time at various Fortune 500 companies and his military background, Joshua Coster acquired Wil-Ro Inc.... Continue Reading

Date posted11/24/2020


9 Action Items for Stabilizing and Shaping Your Future
9 Action Items for Stabilizing and Shaping Your Future

Written by Jim McCann, Spader Business Management For some dealers, post-COVID reality means enduring losses while keeping the team together and readying for a market rebound. For many, though, the prospect of 30, 60, or even 90 days with significantly-reduced revenue isn’t just an... Continue Reading

Date posted11/24/2020


Reading Truck Group Announces Acquisition of Rayside Truck & Trailer
Reading Truck Group Announces Acquisition of Rayside Truck & Trailer

READING, Pa. – Reading Truck Group, a leading manufacturer of truck bodies, announced the acquisition of Rayside Truck & Trailer, based in West Palm Beach, Fla. Established in 1979, Rayside Truck and Trailer has built its reputation on quality workmanship and customer service. Rayside... Continue Reading

Date posted11/19/2020


Transfer Flow Introduces 50 and 80 Gallon Diesel Refueling Tanks
Transfer Flow Introduces 50 and 80 Gallon Diesel Refueling Tanks

CHICO, Calif. - Transfer Flow, a manufacturer of premier American-made fuel tanks since 1983, introduced two new refueling tanks for diesel fuel. The 50 gallon and 80 gallon fuel tanks fit full-size pickups and come with mounting hardware, a fuel cap and a rollover valve. They’re perfect... Continue Reading

Date posted11/19/2020


Sure-Trac Announces New 2020 Products
Sure-Trac Announces New 2020 Products

MARKLE, Ind. - Sure-Trac by Novae, a U.S. trailer product line, announced new 2020 products, including the 20k Full-Width Equipment trailer and the Moto Pro Bullnose trailer. Equipment Trailers The 102" full-width deck and HD reinforced drive-over fenders make the 20k Full-Width Equipment... Continue Reading

Date posted11/17/2020


Ridewell Introduces Trailer Air-Ride Suspension with Turn Key Compressor
Ridewell Introduces Trailer Air-Ride Suspension with Turn Key Compressor

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Ridewell Suspensions introduced the new RAR-244 16k Trailer Air-Ride Suspension with Turn Key Compressor at the 2020 Virtual NATDA Trailer Show. The new RAR-244 16k Trailer Air-Ride Suspension with Turn Key Compressor features a compact design, which allowing for tighter... Continue Reading

Date posted11/17/2020


Meyer Distributing Announces Bridgeport, W.Va. Location
Meyer Distributing Announces Bridgeport, W.Va. Location

JASPER, Ind. - Meyer Distributing, Inc, a leader in automotive specialty products marketing and distribution, announces the addition of its Bridgeport, W.Va. location. The cross-dock will have a direct, next-day feed from Meyer's Jasper, Ind. distribution hub, which houses one of the largest... Continue Reading

Date posted11/11/2020