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Newsby StaffDecember 20, 2018

Trailers Set to Notch Highest Net-Order Year Ever

Even without December’s tally, 2018 is on pace to be the highest net order year in U.S. history for trailers, according to ACT Research.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergDecember 19, 2018

Some Trailers Are Exempt From Rear Impact Guard Regulations

A pipeline contractor in Ohio operates a specialty trailer that is exempt from rear impact guard regulations. Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg found them parked off a highway.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2018

Trailer Orders Stay High in November

Trailer orders last month continued at a record-setting pace, with November expected to wind up the fifth best month in industry history.

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Articlesby Jim ParkDecember 14, 2018

Spec'ing Trailer Floors: From the Bottom Up

Flooring is a critical part of the trailer spec and floors are key when deciding how long you plan to keep the trailer. Get the floor right, and your trailer will last the proper length of time.

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ProductsDecember 11, 2018

Utility Trailer Aerodynamic Tail Reduces Drag

Utility Trailer Manufacturing has introduced the Utility Aerodynamic Tail, designed to improve fuel efficiency.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2018

Wabash and Meritor Sign a 3-Year Supplier Agreement

Meritor and Wabash have agreed to equip several Meritor products as both standard position and preferred equipment options on Wabash trailers.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2018

Great Dane Names New Vice President of Aftermarket

Great Dane has appointed Bill Haley as the company’s new vice president of aftermarket, successor to Dave Durand who will retire in 2019.

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Articlesby StaffNovember 30, 2018

Gigantic Load Takes Three Kenworth Trucks to Haul

It took three Kenworth trucks and months of planning to move a massive load through Washington state, with the combined weight approaching 1 million pounds.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergNovember 30, 2018

Pros Maneuver Big Rigs in Tight Places

Whether here or in Europe, it takes skill and experience to get a trailer where it needs to be, says Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg.

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Newsby StaffNovember 28, 2018

Morgan Truck Body Opens Manufacturing Facility in Connecticut

Morgan Truck Body has opened a new 175,000 square-foot manufacturing facility, the company’s 13th facility in North America.

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