ACT Research Reports US Trailer Orders Down in January
New US trailer orders of 16.8k were down 9% month-over-month in January, and after accounting for cancellations, net orders of 15.0k dropped 15%.
Phillips Connect Technologies Enters into Preferred Partner Agreement with CIE Manufacturing
Phillips Connect Technologies and CIE Manufacturing will partner to deliver the highest quality OEM chassis with the best-in-class telematics solutions.
Wabash National Breaks Yearly Revenue Record
Trailer manufacturer Wabash National has announced their results for 2019 which includes a yearly revenue of $2.3 billion, the highest in company history.
Utility Trailer Announces Record Trailer Production
Utility Trailer Manufacturing is proud to announce that in 2019 the company broke their all-time record for total trailer production.
ACT Research Seminar 62 Current Truck and Trailer Markets
ACT Research Seminar 62 will focus on the U.S. economy, new and emerging technologies, gaining overviews of the current truck and trailer markets, and more.
Ryder Fleet Products Closing
Ryder Fleet Products will cease operations in March of 2020. They will continue to fulfill and ship orders for inventory on hand until their closing date.
Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show 2020
The Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show will be held this weekend at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois!
Demco Side Dump Trailer Updated
Demco has updated the design of their Side Dump Trailer. Updates include removal of the center divider and the addition of adjustable pivot mounts.
TCA 2020
Truckload industry professionals, TCA 2020 is now less than a month away! Stay tuned for event updates.
Knorr-Bremse to Acquire R.H. Sheppard Co
Knorr-Bremse is to acquire Sheppard from WABCO which is selling Sheppard in connection with the proposed takeover of WABCO by ZF Friedrichshafen AG.
CEI Pacer and Warren Manufacturing Merge to Form KT PACER
Kentucky Trailer subsidiary CEI Pacer and the animal feed transport division of Warren Manufacturing are merging to form KT Pacer.
Phillips Promotes Michael Poschner to Director of Sales for Canada
Phillips Industries has promoted Michael Poschner to director of sales for Canada.
HDAW 2020 Early Bird VIP Winners
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 2020 has announced the winners of the 2020 Early Bird VIP contest.
Trevor Ash Named CIMC Intermodal Equipment Executive Vice President
Trevor Ash has been promoted to executive vice president at CIMC Intermodal Equipment and will oversee the sales and marketing departments.
Mike Pettit Named Wabash National Senior Vice President & CFO
Wabash National Corporation has announced the appointment of Mike Pettit as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Tri Tank Named Heil Trailer & Polar Trailer Service & Repair Facility
Heil Trailer International and Polar Tank Trailer recently announced Tri Tank Corp has been designated an authorized service and repair facility.
Trailer Orders for December
FTR reports that preliminary trailer orders for December were the lowest since August at 16,500 units. Trailer orders for 2019 totaled 203,000 units.
Matt Joy Named Hendrickson Chief Operating Officer
Hendrickson has announced organizational changes including the promotion of Matt Joy to the position of Chief Operating Officer.
Wabash National Q4 2019 Earnings Conference Call
Wabash National Corporation will webcast its quarterly earnings conference call to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter 2019.
Optronics Acquires USA Harness
Optronics, a manufacturer of heavy-duty LED vehicle lighting, has acquired USA Harness, a leader in trailer harnesses and electronic control systems,
Trailer Wizards joins TIP Group
TIP Trailer Services has completed the acquisition of Trailer Wizards, a leading supplier of trailer rental and leasing services in Canada.