Tri-State Enterprises Secures New Private Equity Partner

Tri-State Enterprises has announced the recapitalization of the company in partnership with HCI Equity Partners (HCI) and management. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Tri-State is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and is a warehouse distributor of automotive aftermarket hard parts, consumables, accessories, and paint, and serves automotive service centers, independent parts and… Continue reading Tri-State Enterprises Secures New Private Equity Partner

Registration Opens for Work Truck Week

The Work Truck Association has released the full Work Truck Week 2024 schedule and opened registration and housing for the annual work truck event, event organizers announced. Scheduled for March 5-8, 2024, at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Work Truck Week provides commercial vehicle industry professionals with opportunities to see the latest trucks, equipment and… Continue reading Registration Opens for Work Truck Week

Builds of the SEMA Show Overland Experience

SEMA provided a peak at some of the builds in the SEMA Show’s dedicated overlanding exhibit, the Overland Experience. Now a stalwart of the annual trade show, the Overland Experience showcases the latest overlanding rigs, outdoor products and vehicle accessories, emerging trends in the market, and more. From truck bed campers, teardrop trailers, rooftop tents,… Continue reading Builds of the SEMA Show Overland Experience

RealTruck to Reveal Steve McQueen-Inspired F-150 Build at SEMA Show

RealTruck has revealed new details regarding its participation in the 2023 SEMA Show and SEMA Fest in Las Vegas, Nevada. During the annual trade show, RealTruck will have a dedicated booth where the company will showcase its newest products on featured builds and host events, including the reveal of a Steve McQueen and McQueen Racing-inspired… Continue reading RealTruck to Reveal Steve McQueen-Inspired F-150 Build at SEMA Show

ICON Vehicle Dynamics to Unveil GMC Canyon AT4 Build at SEMA Show

ICON Vehicle Dynamics will unveil a custom-built 2023 GMC Canyon AT4 at the upcoming 2023 SEMA Show, the company announced. The truck is owned by Zack Cosby, a fan and enthusiast, who was selected to have his truck upgraded and exhibited at the SEMA Show, scheduled for Oct. 31-Nov. 3 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cosby’s… Continue reading ICON Vehicle Dynamics to Unveil GMC Canyon AT4 Build at SEMA Show

RealTruck Acquires Mountain Top

RealTruck has acquired truck bed accessory manufacturer Mountain Top, the companies announced. Based in Denmark, Mountain Top supplies original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and sells truck accessories throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, and the U.S. “We’re delighted to bring Mountain Top into the RealTruck family to power our international expansion and growth,” said RealTruck CEO Carl-Martin Lindahl.… Continue reading RealTruck Acquires Mountain Top

Cargo Management: A Place for Everything

Efficient storage solutions are important to vehicle owners. (Photo courtesy DU-HA)

This article originally appeared in the November 2023 issue of THE SHOP Magazine. They slip and slide with every bump and turn—boxes, bags, tools and more, all carelessly thrown into the back of a truck bed or backseat. But what if we could bring order to that chaos? Aftermarket cargo management systems offer a place… Continue reading Cargo Management: A Place for Everything

Steer Smarts to Reveal Jeep Wrangler 4xe Build at SEMA Show

Steer Smarts will reveal a Jeep Wrangler 4xe built in collaboration with Jeep and Mopar at the 2023 SEMA Show, the company announced. In teaming up with Steer Smarts, Jeep asked that they create a fun, exciting, and memorable vehicle that helps highlight the 4xe’s hybrid system, the company said. In addition to Jeep and… Continue reading Steer Smarts to Reveal Jeep Wrangler 4xe Build at SEMA Show