Industry and member news

• The Shyft Group merges with Aebi Schmidt Group 

  The Shyft Group Inc. (Novi, Michigan) and Aebi Schmidt Group (Monroe, Wisconsin) announced a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger to create a leading specialty vehicles company positioned for outsized growth.

• Isuzu announces first NRR-EV is in operation 

  Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. (Anaheim, California) had its first NRR-EV put into service. Operated by Red Bull North America, the Isuzu NRR-EV is delivering beverage products throughout Southern California.

• Medix Ambulances enhances emergency services reach in Alabama and Florida 

  Medix Specialty Vehicles (Elkhart, Indiana) announced an expanded partnership with Southwest Ambulance Sales (SWAS), enabling Medix’s ambulances to now be available in Alabama and Florida with dealer support.

• Improve operations and plan for the future at Work Truck Week 2025 

  Explore current trends, delve into technical details and learn new strategies for success through the Work Truck Week 2025 educational program.

• Medix Ambulances broadens dealer network 

  Medix Specialty Vehicles (Elkhart, Indiana) is expanding its dealer network with Everest Emergency Vehicles, now the authorized Medix Ambulances dealer for Minnesota and North Dakota.

• FCCC announces industry leader as new product manager for commercial chassis 

  Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) (Gaffney, South Carolina) announced the promotion of Chris Wolff to product manager for commercial chassis.

• PALFINGER partners with AP Fleet Management for flexible bucket truck rental program 

  PALFINGER (Schaumburg, Illinois) announced partnered with AP Fleet Management (Bend, Oregon) to introduce a new bucket truck rental program in the United States. This strategic partnership blends PALFINGER’s engineering expertise with AP Fleet Manage

• Explore AI, telematics and data-based decision-making at WTW25 Commercial Vehicle Data Exchange 

  Join the commercial vehicle industry data revolution at Work Truck Week® 2025. NTEA – The Work Truck Association™ introduces Commercial Vehicle Data Exchange & Reception, a half-day Special Session on March 6.

• All-electric Mullen THREE gets reefer upfit by Pape and Emerald Solutions 

  Mullen Automotive Inc. (Brea, California) announced Emerald Transportation Solutions is working with the Papé Group to develop an advanced reefer upfit for the Mullen THREE, a Class 3 all-electric truck.

• M.H. Eby welcomes Andy Weaver as fleet sales manager 

  M.H. Eby Inc. (Blue Ball, Pennsylvania) announced the addition of Andy Weaver as fleet sales manager to the Truck Body division in Ephrata, Pennsylvania.