Tag: Trucks & Truck Accessories

Mile Marker Industries Partners with Terry Madden

Mile Marker Industries, a manufacturer of vehicle locking hubs, electric and hydraulic winches, recovery gear and automotive aftermarket accessories, has agreed to a multilevel partnership with racer and motorsports television personality Terry Madden to introduce a line of signature products, the company announced. Madden, a U.S. Army veteran, is an experienced off-road racer with two… Continue reading Mile Marker Industries Partners with Terry Madden

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Rock Slide Engineering to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added Rock Slide Engineering off-road and overland products to its line card, the company announced. “Rock Slide Engineering offers a full line of step sliders for Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator and Ford Bronco vehicles. These unique step sliders are fully functional, trail-rated rock sliders with a built-in power step.… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Rock Slide Engineering to Line Card

MagnaFlow Group Acquires Camburg Engineering

The MagnaFlow Group has acquired Camburg Engineering, an off-road and aftermarket suspension brand, the company announced. “The MagnaFlow Group is excited to announce the next phase of their business. Brands under the MagnaFlow Group have grown to be industry-leading manufacturers of performance exhaust and emissions control products including catalytic converters,” the company said in a… Continue reading MagnaFlow Group Acquires Camburg Engineering

Building Dreams with BDM Customs

Marc McCombs of BDM Customs

This article originally appeared in the January 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. When a shop has been in business for more than 26 years and continues to expand, chances are the owners are doing something right. BDM Customs has a strong presence in and around Tempe, Arizona with its lifted truck packages for dealerships,… Continue reading Building Dreams with BDM Customs

Running Boards & Steps

Photo courtesy ARIES

This article originally appeared in the January 2023 print issue of THE SHOP magazine. Running boards and steps serve a practical purpose by easing entry into taller vehicles, an aesthetic purpose by adding off-road appeal to trucks and SUVs, and even a protective purpose by guarding doors and fender areas from chips and dings. If… Continue reading Running Boards & Steps

SEMA Releases Pickup Accessorization Report

SEMA has released its new Pickup Accessorization Report, the organization’s market research arm announced. The report offers a look at the evolving pickup landscape along with sales forecasts and other data relating to the parts that accessorizers buy and how they buy them, the organization said. Some of the key findings include: Pickup owners spent… Continue reading SEMA Releases Pickup Accessorization Report

Internet Eddie: Monday Migraine or Valued Customer?

How often does a customer come into your shop and already know more about a specific product than you or your team? Traditionally, customers would walk into your shop, tell you what they’re looking for, and rely on your suggestions. With today’s endless online blogs, forums, YouTube videos and social media spots, however, it’s easy… Continue reading Internet Eddie: Monday Migraine or Valued Customer?

RealTruck Gifts Custom-Built Trucks to Veterans, First Responders

RealTruck is launching an initiative to celebrate hometown heroes and gave away custom-built trucks to three individuals as part of its first installment of “The Trucket List” series. Firefighter Craig Cummings, Desert Storm Veteran Patrick Coen and Afghan War Veteran Derrick Ross received the custom-built trucks, courtesy of RealTruck, Inc. and its roster of professional athletes/investors. “We… Continue reading RealTruck Gifts Custom-Built Trucks to Veterans, First Responders