Fullbay announces dates for 2024 Diesel Connect Conference

Fullbay has announced that it will hold its second-annual Diesel Connect Conference from May 6 – 8, 2024 at the Gila River Resorts & Casinos in Chandler, Arizona.

According to Fullbay, Diesel Connect serves as a heavy-duty repair industry event, allowing shop owners to connect with their peers and business partners to navigate strategies and tactics to grow their businesses. People who register for Fullbay’s 2024 Diesel Connect Conference before Nov. 1 will gain access to early bird ticket pricing, according to the press release. Those interested can register for the 2024 event here.

Fontaine Specialized announced the new Magnitude 75 lowbed trailer. This 3+3+2 modular multi-purpose trailer is designed to transport a diverse range of loads, according to Fontaine, who adds that the Magnitude 75 comes in three distinct deck options: flat (MFLD), drop side rail (MDSR), and beam (MBMD)."The Magnitude 75 epitomizes versatility in heavy-haul lowbeds. It accommodates loads of up to 75 tons in 16 feet as a 3+2 or with five close coupled axles," said Heather Gilmer, vice president of sales. "Furthermore, it adeptly handles 70 tons in just 12 feet configured with the tandem axle EQ2 spreader. This adaptable trailer features a hydraulic detachable gooseneck and a tridem axle bogie, each providing seven ride height positions. This enhanced flexibility is invaluable for operators maneuvering heavy loads across obstacles or beneath bridges.”Fontaine says the Magnitude 75 was made with 100,000-lb. minimum yield steel main beam flanges; and the flat and beam decks boast a 24-in. loaded deck height, while the drop side rail deck reduces it to 15-in. At full load, all modular decks offer 6-in. of ground clearance.