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    Detroit Reman Plant In Hibbing, Minnesota, Breaks Ground On Facility Expansion
    Posted On: May 19, 2023
    The expansion doubles facility space to support the increased need for electronic components and to prepare the ramp-up of battery-electric products for the future of zero-emission vehicles. ...
    Thomas Built Buses Marks 200th Proterra Powered Electric School Bus
    Posted On: October 18, 2022
    The battery-electric bus went to Indiana’s Monroe County school district and is the 13th electric bus the district has added to its fleet since 2020. ...
    Daimler Trucks’ Portland Truck Manufacturing Plant Meets Carbon Neutrality Goal
    Posted On: December 16, 2020
    The truck manufacturer has set a goal for carbon-neutral vehicle production by 2025, and the Portland plant is already there. ...
    Daimler Trucks Announces Global Connectivity Services Group
    Posted On: November 11, 2020
    The group will work on in-vehicle software, cloud platforms, and digital solutions, improving upon Daimler’s existing portfolio of connectivity services. ...
    Virginia Receives Its First Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley Battery-Electric School Buses, Powered By Proterra
    Posted On: November 2, 2020
    The delivery was part of Dominion Energy’s Electric School Bus Initiative, a program designed to study battery-electric buses and optimize the electric grid. ...
    Thomas Built Buses & Detroit Introduce Extended Warranties For DD5 & DD8 Engine Aftertreatment Systems
    Posted On: August 28, 2019
    Thomas Built President and CEO Caley Edgerly says the company’s aftertreatment systems’ variable cam phasing feature is “one-of-a-kind” and causes less wear and tear on the system. ...
    Thomas Built Buses & Trans Tech Collaborate On New Minotrek Narrow Body Type A School & Activity Bus
    Posted On: August 1, 2019
    The companies are designing the new bus from the ground up for fuel efficiency, safety, durability, and reliability. ...
    Thomas Built Buses Now Taking Orders For Detroit DD8 & DD5 Engines
    Posted On: July 27, 2018
    These engines are new to the school bus industry but have been in use since 2013 elsewhere; Thomas says they’ll provide at minimum a three percent increase in fuel economy versus other engines. ...
    Thomas Built Buses Reveals New Saf-T-Liner HDX School Bus With New Detroit DD8 Engine
    Posted On: June 26, 2018
    The bus has legendary Detroit power along with improved fuel efficiency and reduced maintenance costs. ...
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    Arrange Reliable Transport For Heavy-Haul Loads With FR8Star
    Posted 6/8/2026
    Securing shipping through Sandhills Global’s FR8Star service eliminates these unknowns, making it easier to finalize deals and get the critical equipment your buyers need to the jobsite without delay. ...
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    Reach Buyers Anywhere With International Truck Sales Platforms From Sandhills
    Posted 6/8/2026
    Sandhills Global offers local platforms for selling used trucks and trailers in nearly every region in the world. ...
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    Unlock Local & Global Truck Sales With Truck Paper
    Posted 6/5/2026
    Truck Paper is Sandhills’ flagship brand for new and used commercial trucks and trailers, with a weekly U.S. publication, a website, and a mobile app. ...
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    Attract Buyers With Sandhills-Hosted Websites For Truck Sellers
    Posted 6/4/2026
    When you choose Sandhills Global as your website host, you get an expertly crafted, mobile-friendly site designed to showcase your company, inventory, and services with features tailored to your industry. ...
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    Reach Serious Truck & Trailer Buyers Directly With Email Blasts
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Whether promoting specific trucks for sale, announcing a special promotion, or building brand awareness, email blasts deliver messages quickly and efficiently. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Find out about the latest Sandhills features and news, including the new Bloomberg/Sandhills dealer survey, the new parts hub, Hot Lists, and more. ...
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    Used Construction Equipment Rentals Remain Strong as Sales Cool
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Used construction equipment inventory levels continued to decline in May, led by crawler excavators and wheel loaders, according to the latest Sandhills Global market reports. ...
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    Cross-Promote Your Trucks & Trailers With One Listing In Multiple Markets
    Posted 6/2/2026
    One of the greatest advantages of advertising with Sandhills Global is that you only need to enter inventory once to open up cross-marketing possibilities on multiple sales platforms simultaneously. ...
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    Powerful Online Wholesale & Auction Platforms Reach A Global Pool Of Truck Buyers
    Posted 6/2/2026
    Pre-AuctionTime, AuctionTime, and Equipmentfacts are the premier wholesale and auction platforms, providing unmatched exposure and profitable results. ...
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    Hitch Onto UtilityTrailersToday.com For Your Next Light-Duty Trailer
    Posted 5/29/2026
    As summer activity picks up, demand only increases on jobsites, farms, ranches, and residential properties for trailers able to transport mowers, compact equipment, construction materials, and even cars, boats, and livestock. ...
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