Driver retention is one of the biggest challenges in the trucking industry. With constant demand for qualified drivers and plenty of job opportunities available, it’s crucial for trucking companies to create an environment where drivers want to stay. Competitive pay, clear communication, and a culture ... Read More »

For OTR (over-the-road) trucking companies, idle time is one of the silent profit killers. When trucks sit idling, they burn fuel without moving freight, wear down engine components, and rack up unnecessary costs. With fuel prices fluctuating and pressure to maximize efficiency at an all-time ... Read More »

Phillips Industries’ research and development lab, Phillips Innovations, in Sterling Heights, MI, continues to push the boundaries of quality and innovation in the commercial vehicle industry. This 12,000 sq. ft. facility, strategically located in Detroit’s automotive hub, accelerates product development by providing advanced solutions that ... Read More »

Stoughton Trailers, LLC, a national leader in transportation equipment, is pleased to announce that the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce has inducted Don Wahlin, Founder of Stoughton Trailers, into Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce’s Wisconsin Manufacturing Hall of Fame. Wahlin, a Wisconsin native, purchased the remaining assets ... Read More »

U.S. Trailer Sales Surge Year-Over-Year, But Challenges Loom The U.S. trailer market is kicking off 2025 with a mix of strong demand and underlying uncertainty. According to FTR, January’s net trailer orders reached 23,966 units—an 81% increase year-over-year (y/y), but a slight 2% decline month-over-month ... Read More »