Supplier Updates

DTNA's North Carolina plant hits milestone
Freightliner Trucks opened the Mt. Holly truck plant in May 1979. In 1991, it started producing the original Business Class trucks, progenitor to the Business Class M2 line introduced in 2002, and the Plus series line introduced in 2022.
March 27, 2023
DTNA's presents key to 750,000th truck at Mt. Holly plant
Wilson has new website for starters, alternators
"We are very excited to introduce our new Wilson website,” says Jeff Lewicki, BBB’s vice president of sales, Canada. “Our new website is designed to deliver a more user-friendly experience so our customers can locate the information they need quickly.”
March 23, 2023
Wilson's new website
Aperia adds funding partner to continue business growth
“We’re thrilled to gain an operational- and impact-focused partner in Lime Rock New Energy to scale our reach into new markets and to advance our platform and value proposition to our customers,” says Aperia CEO Josh Carter.
March 22, 2023
Trucks with Aperia Halo tire pressure devices
Paccar names top suppliers
Paccar recently recognized its suppliers who exceed Paccar’s 10 ppm quality standard, or the equivalent of 10 defective parts for every million components shipped to Paccar.
March 21, 2023
Two Peterbilt trucks parked together
Trane Technologies approves fossil-free fuel for reefers
Trane Technologies has approved the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fossil-free fuel as a sustainable alternative to diesel fuel in Thermo King global cold chain solutions, including refrigerated truck and trailer product lines.
March 20, 2023
Trane Technologies approves fossil-free fuel
MEMA offer support for R&D fix legislation
MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association, publicly announced support for legislation introduced by Sens. Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) Friday. The two senators introduced a bill that restores full first-year deductibility of R&D expenses.
March 20, 2023
R&D at an automotive manufacturing plant
SAF-Holland breaks ground on Piedras Negras plant
The Mexican plant will produce Holland fifth wheels and other products for the U.S. and Mexico markets.
March 15, 2023
A group of people shoveling dirt on a building site.
Noregon beefs up off-highway capabilities
Noregon has completed its first 2023 update for JPRO,. Noregon says one of the major additions in this update is the significant increase in coverage for off-highway construction vehicles and equipment.
March 14, 2023
Technician using JPRO professional
Shyft Group opening service body location near Nashville
The Shyft Group will open new service body operation in Lebanon, Tenn., just east of Nashville. This new operation will serve truck dealers, distributors and fleet customers in surrounding states.
March 14, 2023
Service body types available from Shyft Group's new Tennessee facility
FleetPride announces 2023 supplier award winners
"FleetPride values the strategic partnerships we have with suppliers. Congratulations to all of our award winners," says Michael Keller, FleetPride vice president of category management and strategic sourcing.
March 14, 2023
A group of people on stage with an award.
Gray Tools adding Minnesota warehouse
Gray Tools is improving its U.S. distribution by adding warehouse space in Brooklyn Park, Minn., a suburb of Minneapolis.
March 14, 2023
Gray Tools logo
Cummins launches new zero-emissions power brand
Cummins announced Wednesday the launch of Accelera, a new power brand focused on bringing zero-emissions powertrain solutions to all commercial vehicle applications.
March 8, 2023
Accelera cummins truck
ClearFlame earns $30 million from investment partners
ClearFlame Technologies announced this week it has raised $30 million in Series B funding to bring to market innovative solutions that power heavy-duty engines with clean, renewable fuels.
March 9, 2023
ClearFlame Technologies logo
Phillips opens new production facility in Arteaga, Mexico
“Our experience in Mexico has proven to me that it’s the absolute best place to manufacture Phillips and Phillips Connect products,” says Rob Phillips, CEO and president of Phillips Industries and Phillips Connect.
March 9, 2023
Phillips facility in Mexico
Isuzu bringing back its Class 5 gas truck with 6.6-liter
The initial launch of the Class 5 gas truck was equipped with a 6.0-liter V8 certified and supplied by Power Solutions International, a model built from a customized Vortec V8 block.
March 9, 2023
Going forward Isuzu's Class 5 gas trucks will be equipped with a 6.6-liter General Motors engine that puts out 350 hp and 425 lb.-ft. of torque.
SAF-Holland announces integration of Haldex product lines
SAF-Holland has integrated Haldex brake and air control solutions into the SAF-Holland current portfolio of SAF trailer axle/suspension systems. The announcement was made last week during ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting.
March 6, 2023
SAF-Holland, Haldex products on display
Shyft Group earns EPA certification for electric delivery van line
The Shyft Group announced Monday it has completed testing and received certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the company’s Blue Arc EV Solutions Class 3, 4 and 5 electric delivery vehicles.
March 6, 2023
Blue Arc EV from Shyft Group
Volvo I-Torque powertrain wins Jim Winsor Technical Achievement Award
"We're very happy to receive this award," says Duane Tegels, product manager for Volvo Powertrain. "The engineers worked hard on this. And we're getting good feedback from the fleets. It's a great fuel-efficiency tool."
March 1, 2023
Duane Tegels, product marketing manager for Volvo Powertrain, accepts the Truck Writers’ Jim Winsor Technical Achievement Award from Tom Berg, who announced Volvo’s I-Torque as the award’s 2023 winner. The presentation was made during a Technology & Maintenance Council meeting in Orlando.
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