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Workhorse Group Sets Second Quarter 2021 Earnings Call for Monday, August 9, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. ET

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Sustainable technologies, Electric vehicle, Sustainable transport, Battery electric vehicle, Workhorse Group, Transport, Sustainable development, Trucks, Technology

Workhorse management will host the presentation, followed by a question and answer period.

Key Points: 
  • Workhorse management will host the presentation, followed by a question and answer period.
  • Workhorse, the industry leader in last-mile EV delivery, is a technology company focused on providing drone-integrated electric vehicles to the last mile delivery sector.
  • As an American original equipment manufacturer, Workhorse designs and builds high performance, battery-electric vehicles including trucks and aircraft.
  • All Workhorse vehicles are designed to make the movement of people and goods more efficient and less harmful to the environment.

Lifted Trucks Only wants to buy used trucks in Mesa, AZ

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Trucks

MESA, Ariz., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Mesa and Apache Creek area drivers can now come to Lifted Trucks Only to sell their old trucks and upgrade to a more powerful lifted truck.

Key Points: 
  • MESA, Ariz., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Mesa and Apache Creek area drivers can now come to Lifted Trucks Only to sell their old trucks and upgrade to a more powerful lifted truck.
  • To improve its used car inventory and provide more options for car purchasers in the area, Lifted Trucks Only is willing to pay top dollar for local sales and trade-ins at the dealership.
  • Lifted Trucks Only with its Value Your Trade tool makes it convenient for drivers to trade in their used trucks.
  • The trucks to be sold can be brought to Lifted Trucks Only dealerships located at 550 S Country Club Drive, Mesa.

Miller Industries To Announce Second Quarter 2021 Results On August 4, 2021

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Miller Industries, Transport, Companies, Trucks, Chevron Corporation, Towing, Land transport, Vulcan

Please allow 15 minutes prior to the call to visit the site to download and install any necessary audio software.

Key Points: 
  • Please allow 15 minutes prior to the call to visit the site to download and install any necessary audio software.
  • After the call has taken place, its archived version may be accessed at this Web site.
  • Miller Industries is The World's Largest Manufacturer of Towing and Recovery Equipment, and markets its towing and recovery equipment under a number of well-recognized brands, including Century, Vulcan, Chevron, Holmes, Challenger, Champion, Jige, Boniface and Eagle.

Allison Transmission Introduces Innovative Propulsion Solution for Off-Highway Market

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Aftermarket, Automotive, General Automotive, Other Automotive, Performance & Special Interest, Off-Road Trucks & SUVs, Equipment, Technology, Science and technology, Dump trucks, Volvo Group, Trucks, Articulated hauler, Crane, XCMG, Allison, Heavy equipment, The Allisons

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210722005360/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210722005360/en/
    Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group to equip its all-terrain crane application with Allison Transmission's new TerraTran.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    A variant of Allisons proven 4000 Series transmission, the TerraTran is purpose built for off-highway applications such as mobile crane, articulated dump truck and wide-body mining dump trucks, with enough application flexibility to enable Allison to target multiple additional on-highway opportunities.
  • Field tests conducted over approximately two years have demonstrated that TerraTran delivers enhanced drivability, gradeability and maneuverability under demanding operating conditions.
  • Allison also has more than 1,400 independent distributor and dealer locations worldwide.

Narae Special Vehicle Truck, a Korean Special-Purpose Vehicle & Trucks Manufacturer, is Expanding Abroad

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Trucks, Food industry, Catering, Fast food, Food truck, Innovation, Street food, Industry economics), Economic taxonomy

ULSAN, South Korea, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Narae Special Vehicle Truck, founded in 2009, supplies trucks for special purposes such as wing-body trucks, built-in trucks, special purpose box trucks, power gate trucks, and refrigeration trucks.

Key Points: 
  • ULSAN, South Korea, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Narae Special Vehicle Truck , founded in 2009, supplies trucks for special purposes such as wing-body trucks, built-in trucks, special purpose box trucks, power gate trucks, and refrigeration trucks.
  • It supplies special trucks such as: food trucks, delivery vehicles, and 25 tons of wood chip vehicles in Korea.
  • The company's goal is to grow into the global special vehicle truck manufacturer market with a strategy to produce various vehicle trucks at reasonable prices and secure their own technology.
  • Narae Special Vehicle Truck expects to become a global player in the special vehicle market.

ORBCOMM Announces Breakthrough in Total Tractor to Trailer Connected Intelligence

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Articulated vehicles, Trucks, Satellite Internet access, Orbcomm, Semi-trailer truck, Trailer, Technology, Service industries, Science and technology

This latest innovation in ORBCOMMs smart truck solution is focused on bringing total tractor to trailer intelligence for enhanced visibility, efficiency, safety and experience to fleets, drivers and their customers.

Key Points: 
  • This latest innovation in ORBCOMMs smart truck solution is focused on bringing total tractor to trailer intelligence for enhanced visibility, efficiency, safety and experience to fleets, drivers and their customers.
  • The ORBCOMM Tractor ID sensors advanced Bluetooth and radar filtering technology ensures the tractor will connect to the desired trailer, while filtering out nearby trailers that could otherwise lead to inaccurate pairings.
  • The Tractor ID sensor immediately determines a correct or incorrect tractor-trailer pairing, the beginning or ending of moves and trailer connects or disconnects.
  • When the driver connects to a trailer, an automated notification is sent through the integrated ORBCOMM platform to the customers dispatch system to validate the proper trailer connection before the driver leaves the yard.

Kansas City Truck Accident Lawyer Lawrence Flick Encouraged By Truck Safety Issues Being Considered in Congress But Says More Is Needed

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Road traffic safety, Trucks

KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A number of highway safety bills are being considered in the US Congress.

Key Points: 
  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A number of highway safety bills are being considered in the US Congress.
  • Rear underride guards are required on many trucks, but according to Flick, better standards are needed to further reduce deaths and serious injuries.
  • The Stop Underrides Act of 2021 would additionally require front and side underride guards, and update standards for these barriers.
  • "A truck parked on the highway shoulder can be a 'sitting duck' that other vehicles could smash into," said Flick.

U-Haul of Forest Park in Kenosha Closes after 44 Years

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Transport, Trucks, Land transport, Human activities, Franchises, U-Haul, Towing, Trailer, Kenosha, Wisconsin, Self storage, Semi-trailer truck, Intermodal container

KENOSHA, Wis., June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul of Forest Park at 6503 39th Ave. permanently closed its doors on June 24 after 44 years of serving the local community.

Key Points: 
  • KENOSHA, Wis., June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul of Forest Park at 6503 39th Ave. permanently closed its doors on June 24 after 44 years of serving the local community.
  • U-Haul Moving & Storage of Kenosha offers truck and trailer sharing, U-Box portable storage containers, moving supplies, towing equipment, professional hitch installation, bike racks and more.
  • Customers also have access to 716 indoor self-storage units with climate-control options and high-tech security features at affordable price points.
  • As a result of U-Haul of Forest Park closing, three U-Haul Team Members were let go.

OSHKOSH SELECTS SPARTANBURG, S.C. TO BUILD NEXT GENERATION POSTAL DELIVERY FLEET

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Trucking, Automotive, Defense, Transport, Other Defense, Fleet management, Transport, Postal system, Vehicles, Trucks, United States Postal Service, Next Generation Delivery Vehicle, Oshkosh Corporation, IDIQ, Oshkosh

Oshkosh Defense, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), announced today it will open a dedicated facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina where it will build the United States Postal Service (USPS) Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV).

Key Points: 
  • Oshkosh Defense, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), announced today it will open a dedicated facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina where it will build the United States Postal Service (USPS) Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV).
  • The indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract provides for the delivery of between 50,000 and 165,000 vehicles over a period of 10 years.
  • These vehicles will replace the existing fleet of delivery vehicles, many of which have been in service for more than 30 years.
  • Were proud to bring this historic undertaking to Spartanburg, said John Bryant, Executive Vice President, Oshkosh Corporation and President, Oshkosh Defense.

Yocum Towing Puts Safety First with First-of-a-Kind ERTMA Vehicle Developed by Royal Trucking & Equipment

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Land transport, Transport, Trucks, Towing, Roadside assistance, Emergency service, Land transport, Transport, Trucks, Towing, Roadside assistance, Emergency service

In an effort to provide enhanced protection for their workers, Yocum Towing & Recovery has added a new concept emergency response vehicle, the ERTMA (Emergency Response TMA) truck, to their fleet.

Key Points: 
  • In an effort to provide enhanced protection for their workers, Yocum Towing & Recovery has added a new concept emergency response vehicle, the ERTMA (Emergency Response TMA) truck, to their fleet.
  • Yocum Towing
    The Allentown, PA-based company, which services major highways in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas, acquired the vehicle from Royal Truck & Equipment in response to the increasing dangers their crews face when working on the roadway.
  • He says they've had several fire companies and tow companies reach out to him to inquire about the ERTMA.
  • Learn more at https://royaltruckandequipment.com/
    Since 2006, Yocum Towing has offered 24/7 vehicle towing, lockouts, roadside services, and emergency roadside assistance.