Turkish heavy-duty vehicle spare parts company Sampa celebrated its 30th anniversary at the Automechanika Istanbul tradeshow. At the event held at TUYAP Istanbul Fair and Congress Center, visitors were greeted in person by senior managers. Sampa tells us its executives from all around the world, from Spain to Singapore, represented the company at the SampaA booth. The company adds that industrial influencers, suppliers and business partners came together at the gala dinner in honor of Sampa’s 30th anniversary. “At the end of 30 years, Sampa has become a major player in the heavy-duty vehicle ..read more

IL Truck Group announced that it is changing its name to Forge Truck Centers. Founded in 2019, Forge Truck Centers says it now has more than 40 employees and more than 1,000 customers in industries such as construction, oil and gas, mining, agriculture and specialized transportation. “Forge Truck Centers was selected because it reflects our focus on developing long-term customer relationships, delivering outstanding service, and building a network of regional locations throughout the country,” said Vince Bordignon, sales manager at Forge Truck Centers. “We thank our customers for their busines ..read more

HDA Truck Pride member Colorado Brake & Supply, a heavy-duty parts and service provider headquartered in Commerce City, Colorado, announced the successful acquisition of Pueblo Brake & Clutch, Inc., another provider in the heavy-duty truck parts and repair industry in Colorado. Dave Ford, general manager of Colorado Brake & Supply, spoke about the considerations in making the acquisition. “Their commitment to quality aligns perfectly with our own, and the fact that they offer services such as drive shaft builds and rebuilds, as well as brake shoe lining, that were not previous ..read more

BettsHD and manufacturing partner Featherwing are now offering a refuse fender specifically designed for roll-on/roll-off trucks. According to BettsHD, the new Featherwing refuse / roll-off fenders are custom-designed for all tandem and tri-axle applications, and are specially suited to refuse trucks. “We are excited about this venture into a new marketplace,” said Ed Powderly, BettsHD vice president of sales. “This fender is an excellent addition to BettsHD’s high-grade poly and stainless steel fender products. We are committed to developing new products utilizing cutting-edge technology to h ..read more

Doleco USA, a manufacturer of lifting sling and load-securing technologies, announced the grand opening of its new manufacturing, warehouse and distribution facility in Charlotte, North Carolina. Some of Doleco’s products include the DoNova PowerLash Textile Lashing Chain, PowerLift Textile Chain Sling, LayerLok Double-Decking System, Level Deck Self-Leveling Decking Beam and ConnectedDeck Double-Decking System with Integrated Platform. “This expansion signifies a strategic enhancement of Doleco’s onshore production capabilities and customer service efficiency, putting us on more than equal fo ..read more

The latest U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index revealed the U.S. truck freight market contracted significantly during the first three months of 2024. Spending by shippers decreased 27.9% in the first quarter compared with the same period in 2023 and was down 16.8% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. Meanwhile, U.S. Bank tells us shipments dropped 21.6% y/y and 7.8% from the fourth quarter of 2023.  “While there was hope for a freight market turnaround to start the year, our data shows that the challenges continued,” said Bobby Holland, director of freight business analytics at U ..read more

Fleets are likely familiar with the phrase total cost of ownership (TCO), but how do they minimize TCO when increasing safety, improving performance, and enhancing appearance are paramount to their business? Managing a fleet of trucks is an extensive job, with permits, licensing, driver education, and maintenance costs.  Routine maintenance can be hard enough to stay on top of, let alone try to plan.  However, with the right accessories, fleets can eliminate some of the most common operation interference and keep their trucks on the road. The biggest hurdle when managing equipment is ..read more

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America announced the development of an all-electric Isuzu NRR EV truck integrated with the Thermo King e300 all-electric transport refrigeration unit (TRU) during the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo (ACT). Isuzu’s Class 5 NRR EV was announced in March 2023 and is planned for production this summer.  The NRR-EV has three wheelbase offerings (132.5-in., 150-in., and 176-in.) that allows customers to choose between 14 to 20-ft. bodies to utilize the vehicle’s 19,500 GVWR. W ..read more

Volvo Trucks North America added ten new locations in three new states—Rhode Island, Utah, and Washington, plus the Canadian province of Manitoba—to the roster of Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealerships. Volvo tells us that fifty-nine locations across North America have now completed the program designed to provide a comprehensive ecosystem of customer support for heavy-duty battery electric vehicle adoption. The new dealers are as follows: Aber’s Truck Center – Ashland, Ohio Anderson Motors – Riverside, Rhode Island Beaver Truck Center – Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Gerry’s Tr ..read more

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) and Proterra plan to power Thomas Built Buses’ (TBB) next-generation, all-electric, Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school bus and Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation’s (FCCC) all-electric MT50e last-mile delivery truck using Proterra’s battery technology. “We are delighted to renew our partnership with Daimler Truck North America to power electric school buses and last-mile delivery vehicles with Proterra battery technology,” Chris Bailey, acting chief executive officer of Proterra said. “As we recharge our mission in 2024, partnership is key t ..read more