Wabash Dry Van Trailers with New Logo
Wabash has unveiled its first rebranded dry van trailer with the company’s new logo. Their entire line of trailers is scheduled to be rebranded this year.
May Trailer Orders Similar to April
FTR reports preliminary trailer orders for May were similar to April activity at 18,300 units, -3% m/m and +80% y/y.
KT Pacer Receives Plant Safety Award
KT Pacer, a Kentucky Trailer company, has received the 2021 Plant Safety Award from the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association (TTMA).
Fruehauf Trailer Production Returns to US
Fruehauf will once again be producing trailers in the US. Their new location in Bowling Green, Kentucky will manufacture dry van trailers.
Haldex Supplying ModulT Disc Brakes to Schmitz Cargobull Trailers
Haldex signs a multi-year contract with leading trailer manufacturer for supply of air disc brakes Haldex has entered an agreement … Read more
Trailer Orders Down in December
ACT Research reports that preliminary trailer net orders closed on a softer note in December.
Stoughton Expands Chassis Production
Stoughton announces its plan for expanded intermodal chassis production. In 2022, Stoughton will begin manufacturing chassis products in Waco, Texas.
Trailer Manufacturers Challenged by Staffing, Materials, Pricing
Component and material availability and staffing continue to be a significant problem for trailer manufacturers.
Westmor Transtech Distribution Trailer
The Westmor Industries Transtech Distribution Trailer allows for bulk transport or metered deliveries providing the ultimate flexibility.
Wabash Strengthens Manufacturing Capacity
Wabash has strengthened their trailer manufacturing capacity via a 10-year agreement with Hydro, a leader in the aluminum and energy industry.
Haldex Named Standard Brake Adjuster and Actuator Supplier on Wabash Trailers
Haldex has been named standard brake adjuster and actuator supplier for Wabash, Transcraft, Benson, Brenner, Beall, Walker and Bulk trailers.
Trailstar Aluminum End Dump Trailers at IMCO
IMCO Trailers is now offering a line of Trailstar Aluminum End Dump Trailers.
Wabash Zero-Emission Composite Refrigerated Trailer Top 20 Product
The Wabash zero-emission composite refrigerated trailer has been recognized as a Top 20 Product by Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT) magazine.
Electric Trailer Landing Gear is Bluetooth & Smart Trailer Ready
Razor International’s electronic, automated landing gear control system is now Bluetooth enabled and Smart Trailer ready.
Trailer Manufacturers Struggle with Capacity Issues
According to the ACT Research Trailer Components Report, trailer manufacturers are struggling with supply chain and staffing issues.
Trailer Orders for June 2021
Preliminary reports show trailer OEMs posted 11,100 net orders in June, 20% above May orders, but 19% below the same point last year.
Trailer Orders Weak in May
FTR reports that trailer orders sank in May to 9,500 units, 42% below April. Y/Y comparisons were still up 112% versus COVID-impacted 2020.
Trailer Orders for May 2021
Trailer OEMs posted 8,800 net orders in May, off 39% versus April, but almost 170% better than the COVID-impacted level last year.
ConMet Preset Plus Standard on Utility Trailers
ConMet Preset Plus wheel end hubs will now be the standard base specification on all Utility trailer models.
Trailer Orders for February 2021
According to the ACT Research U.S. Trailer Report, net US trailer orders fell 16% in February 2021 but rose 88% compared to February 2020.
Wabash National Quarterly Dividend
Wabash National announced that its board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share of the company’s common stock.