Trailer Industry News

2021 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2021 provides the trucking industry an opportunity to recognize the efforts of professional truck drivers.

Kristy LaPage, business manager of commercial vehicles for Mitchell 1 will participate in a panel discussion during TMC 21.

According to the North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK commercial vehicle production forecasts decline due to continued supply-side constraints.

Aurora Parts to Go is an e-commerce solution that allows suppliers of trailer parts to integrate with and use Aurora’s online store platform.

Utility Trailer Manufacturing is pleased to announce its participation at ATA’s 2021 Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Conference.

A look at what you can expect during the 2021 TMC Fall Meeting & Transportation Exhibition (TMC 21).

In place of the canceled in-person Transportation Conference, FTR is planning a no-cost, open Conference Virtual Series for the week of Sep13.

U.S. Xpress announced that Eric Fuller, President and CEO, will participate in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley Virtual Laguna Conference.

The Phillips Connect SmartLock Gladhand and SmartLock Door are designed to safeguard trailers and their content.

Wabash National Corporation has published its 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report.

FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 net orders for August rose 51% from July to 39,400 units.

Gary Gerstenslager, President and CEO of Hendrickson announced his retirement at the end of the year. Matt Joy will assume Gary’s responsibilities.

Kellie Taube has joined the sales team at Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) as sales director for the Northeast region and key accounts.

The Phillips Connect CargoVision trailer interior cargo camera that captures the status of the load in real time.

Razor International’s electronic, automated landing gear control system is now Bluetooth enabled and Smart Trailer ready.

DART is AIRman Products’ switch-operated landing gear actuator that is designed to cost-effectively replace manual crank landing gear.

Milwaukee Tool is expanding its lineup of hand tools for mechanics with the addition of 49 new socket sizes.

Locomation has announced an agreement with ZF for joint development of steering units to enhance autonomous truck safety.

Milwaukee Tool will be opening a new manufacturing facility in Clinton, Mississippi. The facility is anticipated to open in November.

While the US economy and commercial vehicle demand remain strong, so do the constraints that have been hampering production.

Conference organizers for Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week have announced the theme and co-chairs for the HDAW 22 event.