After a year of tremendous sales and success, the trailer market is looking at a period of declining demand. However, the downturn could also signal a time for significant change.
A high-tech trailer belongs with a futuristic tractor, the builder seemed to state by its presence at Nikola World, says Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg.
Great Dane has recognized two of its supply partners, Hendrickson International and Rockland Flooring, with service awards for their outstanding support and commitment to the company.
Great Dane has established a trio of new flatbed trailer distribution centers located across the U.S. to help meet fast-growing demand for trailers.
Great Dane’s Wayne, Nebraska, manufacturing facility hit a new milestone when it produced its 125,000th refrigerated trailer.
Great Dane has appointed Bill Haley as the company’s new vice president of aftermarket, successor to Dave Durand who will retire in 2019.
Great Dane announced the death of former Great Dane Vice President of Design and Development Charles “Charlie” Fetz. The company saluted Fetz for having had “a celebrated career in engineering” before retiring in 2016.
There is no dearth of trailer makers in North America. Some trailer makers succeed with volume-driven pricing, others turn out specialized and customized models. Either way making trailers is about knowing what your customers want. Here is our annual update of product developments from major trailer makers.
Great Dane announced a strategic partnership with Decisiv, a provider of a service relationship management platform that drives asset performance and utilization for the commercial vehicle, heavy equipment, and industrial markets.
Great Dane is the first trailer maker to become a member of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance, joining a coalition of industry leaders dedicated to developing blockchain standards, education, and solutions for the transportation industry.