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ProductsMarch 17, 2019

International to Offer FlowBelow Aerokit as Factory Option

Fleets can now spec FlowBelow’s AeroKit aerodynamics package as either a factory- or dealer-installed option on International LT and RH tractors.

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NewsMarch 17, 2019

Phillips Connect Technologies Launches Trailer Telematics Solutions

Phillips Connect Technologies showed off its TrailerNet, ChassisNet, and ContainerNet trailer telematics platforms at the annual meeting of the Technology & Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Associations in Atlanta March 17.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergMarch 13, 2019

Truck vs. Traffic Light Makes the News

A news crew happens to capture the aftermath of a truck taking down a traffic light, highlighting the importance of being aware of your surroundings. Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg finds it interesting.

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ProductsMarch 12, 2019

East Manufacturing Offers Aluminum Air Tanks as Standard Equipment

East Manufacturing is offering an aluminum air tank as standard on all trailer types and models, with reduced weight and better protection from the elements than a comparable steel tank.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2019

East Expands Wheel-End Assembly Warranty

Trailer manufacturer East Manufacturing has expanded its East Elite Wheel-End Assembly warranty.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 26, 2019

Trailer Orders Are Down but Demand Isn’t to Blame

In the latest Trailer Components Report from ACT Research, analysts say that trailer orders could be slowing down due to the uncertainty of material and components pricing at future dates.

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Newsby Jim ParkFebruary 22, 2019

Transtex in Talks to Buy SmartTruck Trailer Aero Assets

SmartTruck apparently is shutting down its operations and selling the assets related to its TopKit Class 8 trailer aero systems to another trailer aero device provider, Transtex.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2019

Great Dane Plant Hits Production Milestone

Great Dane’s Wayne, Nebraska, manufacturing facility hit a new milestone when it produced its 125,000th refrigerated trailer.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2019

Huge Backlog Slows Trailer Orders to Start 2019

January trailer order numbers were down to start the year as fleets and trailer makers are still dealing with the large amount of orders made in 2018.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2019

Fontaine Heavy-Haul Names New President

Fontaine Heavy-Haul, a Marmon Highway Technologies company, has named Bryan Metz as its president, promoting him from the position of sector chief financial officer of Marmon.

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