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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2018

ACT Research: Trailer Orders Now ‘Epic,’ Up 135% Year Over Year

Total trailer net orders of more than 58,000 units were up 52% month over month – and 135% better than this time last year, according to ACT Research.

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Articlesby Jim ParkOctober 22, 2018

Roller Floor Systems Reduce Load/Unload Times for Certain Fleets

While roller floor systems are often found in the air cargo sector, a number of other fleets use them to cut loading and unloading times.

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ProductsOctober 19, 2018

Kalyn Siebert Rolling Out Extendable Trailer

Heavy-duty trailer manufacturer Kalyn Siebert has announced production of its new VersaMaxx-EXT 50T HRG trailer.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergOctober 19, 2018

The Farther Trailer Tires Are, The Worse They Fare

Checking and maintaining tie pressure is a pain for drivers, and human nature takes its toll on trailer tires, reports Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2018

Trailer Orders Shatter Records

September trailers orders shattered the previous record, reaching more than 56,000 units, according to preliminary numbers reported by FTR and ACT. That tops the previous high from October 2014 by over 10,000 trailers.

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Newsby StaffOctober 10, 2018

Wabash National Co-Founder Rodney Ehrlich Dies at 72

Rodney Ehrlich, co-founder and chief technology officer of Wabash National has passed away at the age of 72.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergOctober 4, 2018

Simple 'Bumpers' Still Needed on Exempt Trailers

Many trailers need energy absorbing rear impact guards, but many don't. Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg talks about them.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2018

Major Trailer Makers Score Top Underride Guard Rating

IIHS has awarded its top underride guard rating to Great Dane, Hyundai Translead, Manac, Stoughton Trailers, Strick Trailers, Utility Trailer Manufacturing, Vanguard National Trailer, and Wabash National, representing 80% of trailers on the road.

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ProductsSeptember 26, 2018

Load King Builds New 60-Ton Lowboy Trailer

Load King has announced its LK503/605 SS SF 60-Ton Lowboy, the newest addition to the OEM’s trailer and equipment portfolio.

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ProductsSeptember 21, 2018

CIMC Debuts Decked Out Premium Specification Chassis

CIMC Intermodal Equipment unveiled the Revere premium specification chassis, offered with several high quality components as standard equipment.

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