Month: April 2017

(April 21, 2017) -- Flexsteel Industries reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $7.6 million.

(April 21, 2017) -- "She’ll be reaching out to all Iowa campground owners as she also works to enhance our benefits package for 2018," he added. "Also, having her aboard lets the association’s leaders return to our primary efforts at our own campgrounds," said Smith.

Furniture maker Flexsteel Industries Inc. reported a decline in sales for its third quarter and nine months, reflecting lower retail demand when compared to the prior period record results. Revenue was $120.8 million for the quarter, ended March 31, compared to net sales of $125.4 million in the prior year quarter, a decrease of 3.7%. Net income totaled […]

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) this week announced a five-year renewal of its 2015 exemption from the federal commercial driver’s license (CDL) requirements for drivers who deliver certain newly manufactured recreation vehicles to dealers or trade shows before retail sale. As reported by RVIA Today Express, the exemption renewal covers employees of all […]

The Wells Cargo trailer plant in Elkhart, Ind., is slated to close by August, as operations are moved to a new plant in Bristol.  Owned by Universal Trailer Corp., the plant is closing due to the opening of Universal Trailer’s new $25 million, 200,000-square-foot facility in Bristol, which was unveiled in March. Universal Trailer is shifting the […]

Darryl Searer, president of the RV/MH Heritage Foundation, is urging people to start working on their nominations for the Hall of Fame Class of 2018, as the deadline for submissions is Oc.t 31. “Even though we are intensely planning for the induction dinner celebration for the Class of 2017 on Aug. 7, it’s really not too early […]

Plans are taking shape for Family Motor Coach Association’s 96th International Convention and RV Expo, scheduled for July 12-15 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center in Indianapolis. According to a press release, an early-bird discount of $30 is available to anyone who registers on or before May 12. The event will feature displays of the latest […]

This week’s “Rollin’ On TV” episode features a visit to Thetford Corp., based in Ann Arbor, Mich., as the company marks its 50th anniversary. Also, Jeff Johnston checks out the Jayco Melbourne Class C motorhome and the crew takes a look at rental firm Airstream-2-Go. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of […]

(April 20, 2017) -- This week’s guest is a Tom Wirth, a senior vice president at Huntington Bank, who oversees a growing organization that’s serving more than 1,400 marine and RV dealerships across 26 states in the Midwest and southeast. He describes the scope of service the bank can provide to RV dealers, and explains how its recent merger with FirstMerit Bank will impact the industry. He offers compelling perspective on the RV and marine finance industry and where the industries themselves are heading, as well as the challenges, innovations and trends experienced in the dealer service arena.

(April 20, 2017) -- The exemption renewal covers employees of all driveaway companies in the United States as well as RV manufacturers and dealers transporting RVs between manufacturing sites and dealer locations and for movements prior to first retail sale.