TRAILERNEWS
What You Need to Know This Month
NATDA NEWS
Registration opens for the 2026 NATDA Trailer Show— returning to Nashville September 1 – 3, 2026 at the Music City Center. Experience what’ s next in trailers at the largest and most established trailer event of the year. The industry has changed more in the last two years than in the previous decade. New technology, shifting buyer expectations, and tightening regulations are reshaping dealership operations. You can’ t afford to sit this year out!
NATDA partners with NCM Associates to expand training, peer learning, and offer member advantages. NATDA announces a new strategic partnership naming NCM Associates as an education partner and the exclusive Service Management Training Provider. As part of the partnership, NATDA members can participate in NCM Associate’ s 20 Groups tailored specifically to the light and medium-duty trailer industry.
Chekkit welcomed as NATDA’ s newest Member Benefit Partner, offering members exclusive access to an all-in-one platform that simplifies customer communication, reputation management, and business operations.
NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENTS
FP Factory Built, a division of UFP Industries, announces the launch of BRAWN TALK, a new industry education platform designed to advance understanding of structural and core components across a wide range of applications.
GEN-Y Hitch announces the official launch of The DOMINATOR, a groundbreaking advancement in gooseneck towing technology designed to bridge the gap between massive hauling capacity and premium ride comfort.
Felling Trailers delivers a custom solution that exceeds expectations for the city of Lethbridge’ s challenge of transporting utility poles, streetlight poles, transformers, and other heavy materials across active municipal worksites.
Polar King unveils first solar‐assist electric refrigerated trailer. The Everest Edition walk-in refrigerated and freezer trailer, builds on the company’ s proven all-electric foundation by integrating solar-assist technology designed to extend runtime, improve energy efficiency and enhance operational flexibility.
RETIREMENT, NEW HIRES & PROMOTIONS
Optronics International is excited to announce the promotion of Erica Matthews to vice president of sales, effective immediately.
Erica Matthews, VP of Sales, Optronics International
All American Trailer Connection is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph Golembiewski as its new Chief Financial Officer( CFO).
Joseph Golembiewsk, CFO, All American Trailer Connection
Lippert Components, Inc. Employees
ACQUISITIONS, PARTNER‐ SHIPS & EXPANSIONS
Huntley Motor World proudly serving Nevada for 29 years, is excited to announce the grand opening of its new Carson City location.
Brian James Trailers, a UK based trailer manufacturer, is making strides in the North American market with 6 dealers in the network so far, the company wishes to add a US based sales representative to its team, to help with further growth.
MILESTONES & ANNIVERSARIES
Priority One Financial Services recognized as a Top Workplace in Tampa Bay. The virtual F & I company for marine, RV, trailer and equipment dealers has earned a similar distinction for the 5th year in-a-row and 7th time in company history.
Lippert Components, Inc. expands volunteer effort during its annual Volunteer Week, turning a large-scale volunteer effort into something the Elkhart County community can see and feel in real time.
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