Tag: Trucks & Truck Accessories

GEN-Y Hitch Names Director of Wholesale

GEN-Y Hitch has hired Luke Stump as its new director of wholesale, the company announced. Stump joins GEN-Y with 5 years of experience, the company said, most recently with Coachmen Recreational Vehicles as a regional sales manager. “To say that I am excited to join the GEN-Y team would be an understatement. Capitalizing on previous… Continue reading GEN-Y Hitch Names Director of Wholesale

Meyer Distributing Adds Chandler Truck Accessories to Lineup

Meyer Distributing is now offering Chandler Truck Accessories products, the parts distributor announced. Chandler Truck Accessories has expanded its range of products in the pickup truck market with a new line of toolboxes and bumpers for trucks, the company said. These heavy-duty toolboxes for full-size trucks come in both aluminum and steel varieties. Chandler Truck… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Chandler Truck Accessories to Lineup

RealTruck Acquires Go Rhino

RealTruck has acquired the Go Rhino brand and its parent company, IDDEA (Industria Diseñadora De Autopartes, S.A. De C.V.), the companies announced. Go Rhino holds 40 issued and pending patents for the products it develops and manufactures for truck, Jeep and SUV applications, the company said. The acquisition adds to RealTruck’s existing portfolio of brands… Continue reading RealTruck Acquires Go Rhino

Leer Group Appoints New President, COO

Leer Group has appointed Nando Zucchi as its new president and chief operating officer, the company announced. Before joining Leer Group, Zucchi served as president of Pacific Cycle for three years, leading strategy, revenue and profit operations, the company said, and initiated successful eCommerce growth and implemented operation plans that improved both Pacific Cycle’s sourcing… Continue reading Leer Group Appoints New President, COO

Ziebart Promotes Regional Sales Manager to Director of US Retail Operations

Ziebart International Corporation has promoted Thomas Bowler to director of U.S. Retail Operations, the company annnounced. Bowler first started at Ziebart in 2016 as a product sales and technical support specialist. He most recently served as a regional sales manager, working closely with Ziebart’s franchise owners, the company said. As director of U.S. Retail Operations,… Continue reading Ziebart Promotes Regional Sales Manager to Director of US Retail Operations

Overland Experience Returning to 2023 SEMA Show

The Overland Experience, a dedicated display highlighting trends, vehicles and manufacturers in the overlanding segment, is returning to the 2023 SEMA Show, event organizers announced. Located in the Diamond Lot outside West Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Overland Experience will showcase a variety of trucks, SUVs, off-road vehicles, powersports and utility vehicles,… Continue reading Overland Experience Returning to 2023 SEMA Show

Chevrolet, Fiat Top List of Most Affordable Trucks & SUVs to Insure

The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado Z71. (Photo courtesy Chevrolet)

As the off-road, overlanding and personal light-duty truck markets show no signs of slowing, Mercury Insurance has generated a list of new pickups and SUVs that are the most affordable to insure. The Chevrolet Colorado and Fiat 500X lead the way, respectively. “The appeal of trucks and SUVs is that they can handle weekday work… Continue reading Chevrolet, Fiat Top List of Most Affordable Trucks & SUVs to Insure

Rooftop Tents: Head in the Clouds

Social media has made consumers aware of rooftop tents. (Photo courtesy Tuff Stuff Overland)

This article originally appeared in the September 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. More and more travelers are taking a break from the corporate ladder to climb an aluminum ladder to a rooftop tent instead. With the popularity of camping and overlanding booming, aftermarket shops are finding their own little slice of heaven by offering… Continue reading Rooftop Tents: Head in the Clouds

EGR USA Announces Personnel Changes

EGR USA has promoted Kevin McDougall to senior product development engineer and has hired Justin MacLauchlan to be its director of marketing. MacLauchlan has 20 years’ experience in the automotive aftermarket and is an off-road enthusiast with a wealth of experience in building marketing strategies in the truck and race market, the company said. Prior… Continue reading EGR USA Announces Personnel Changes

Turn 14 Distribution Adds RockJock 4×4 to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution has added RockJock 4×4 to its selection of off-road suspension components, the company announced. “We strive to bring our dealers the best products on the market, so RockJock 4×4 was a necessary addition to Turn 14 Distribution’s line card. Unique innovations like its RockNut locking technology and Currectlync steering system have made… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds RockJock 4×4 to Line Card

Worksport Starts Production at New Facility

Worksport has started production in its new West Seneca, New York, facility, a week ahead of its scheduled launch, the company announced. “It’s a proud moment for us. Not only are we beginning ahead of schedule, but our state-of-the-art $4million custom manufacturing line is ready to roll, backed by a team of experts. Our readiness… Continue reading Worksport Starts Production at New Facility

Turn 14 Distribution Adds TRADESMAN to Line Card

Turn 14 Distribution has expanded its selection of truck accessories through the addition of TRADESMAN to its line card, the company announced. “TRADESMAN’s renowned reputation as a premier manufacturer of truck toolboxes & tanks has made them a favorite across all industries. Turn 14 Distribution is eager to grow its partnership with TRADESMAN and offer… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds TRADESMAN to Line Card