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ProductsMarch 19, 2019

Carrier Transicold Releases Supra S6 Refrigeration Unit

Carrier Transicold has rolled out a new truck refrigeration unit called the Supra S6, designed for small- to medium-sized trucks.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsFebruary 15, 2019

Trailers: Trucking’s Final Technology Frontier

In this exclusive HDT interview, Charles Willmott, a 30-year veteran of the trailer industry, explains why this market segment is ripe for massive, disruptive change.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergFebruary 12, 2019

Wabash National’s MSC Vehicles Had Simpler Forerunners

A ‘plastic’ flatbed in the 1980s and FRP plywood vans even earlier featured non-metallic substances for trailers, recalls Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg.

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Newsby StaffDecember 4, 2018

Freymiller Celebrates 50 Years in Trucking

Family-run carrier Freymiller is celebrating its 50 years in trucking, holding events for staff and drivers to note the milestone. In that span of time ,the fleet switched from livestock to refrigerated hauling and weathered tough times.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2018

Carrier Transicold Unveils Multi-Temperature Refrigeration Unit

The new Vector 8611MT enables a trailer to be divided lengthwise into two refrigerated compartments.

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ProductsAugust 2, 2018

Uber Freight Offers More Control of Reefer Specifics

Uber Freight, the company’s online service connecting owner-operators and fleets with available loads, has added new features to make it easier to control trailer preparation for refrigerated loads.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergJune 29, 2018

Solar Panels on Trailers Could be a Good Idea

They don't save much fuel, but extend battery life for tractors and keep trailer lift gates ready to use.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeJune 21, 2018

Spot Truckload Rates Poised to Set Records in June

Spot truckload rates on the DAT Solutions network of load boards rose again for the week ending June 16 and are on track to achieve the highest ever monthly average for van, refrigerated, and flatbed freight.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeJune 6, 2018

Spot Truckload Capacity Tightens at Start of June

Demand outpaced capacity during the week including Memorial Day as the number of truck posts on DAT Solutions network load boards dropped 18% while load posts fell just 9% over the past week, according to newly released figures.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMay 25, 2018

April Trailer Sales Beat Industry Estimates

The trailer industry sold just shy of 24,000 units in April of this year.

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