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Blooming Prairie, MN, May 2014 – Minimizer fenders are chosen by more refuse companies than any other fender option in the industry. “Minimizer fenders are the most durable fenders available, it’s the only fender for the waste management industry because it’s the only one that can take the abuse,” said Rob Sutton of Kenworth of Central Florida. “It’s all we recommend and will use on the refuse trucks we sell and all of our low Read more…

Blooming Prairie, MN, May 2014 – Minimizer is now manufacturing custom made floor mats for the iconic Peterbilt 379 truck. The 379 was Peterbilt’s flagship truck for many years maintaining the nameplate’s signature long-nosed styling. “Minimizer is pleased to manufacture the toughest and most durable custom floor mats made specifically for the Peterbilt 379, considered by many to be the mother of all custom trucks,” said Craig Kruckeberg, Chief Visionary Officer of Minimizer. “When customized, Read more…

Blooming Prairie, MN, March 2014 – Jerry Thrift, who passed away in May 2013, was awarded Commercial Carrier Journal‘s 38th Annual Technology & Maintenance Career Leadership Award sponsored, in part, by Minimizer. Thrift was the first-ever recipient to receive the award posthumously. For more than 100 years, the Commercial Carrier Journal has profiled the North American trucking industry’s hard-working men and women. Thrift began his career in the trucking industry 35 years ago in 1978 Read more…

Blooming Prairie, MN, March 2014 – To keep you up-to-date on the latest news and announcements while strengthening its online presenceMinimizer has launched an enhanced social media campaign. Historically, Minimizer has maintained a strong presence on Facebook, Twitter andYouTube as well as monthly press releases. The Company has now added Google Plus and blogging to its social media arsenal. “We recognize how critical our online community is to our success,” said Minimizer CEO and Chief Read more…