Heavy-Duty News by Trailer Technician
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and information that is relevant to the Semi-Trailer Industry. Sources include manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, and industry experts.
Revised Release: Trailer Orders Increase in September
FTR has revised their previous report regarding September trailer orders. The new report indicates that September trailer orders increased 29%.
Trailer Orders Drop in September (See Revision)
FTR reports preliminary trailer orders fell 25% in September. Component shortages continue to hinder production.
VIPAR Heavy Duty Impact Conference 2022
The VIPAR Heavy Duty IMPACT Conference 2022 is being held at the JW Marriott Marco Island in Marco Island, Florida.
Great Western Trailer: Sales, Leasing, Rentals, Service, Parts
To better communicate their full suite of semi-trailer offerings Great Western Leasing & Sales has changed their name to Great Western Trailer.
Blaine Brothers St Paul Distribution Center
The Blaine Brothers parts distribution center in St Paul, MN stocks a wide range of fast-moving parts resulting in faster delivery for customers.
Ohio Intermodal Services Expand Into Louisville, KY
IMC Companies has announced the expansion of Ohio Intermodal Services (OIS), an IMC company, into Louisville, KY.
Wabash President & CEO Named to NAM Board of Directors
Brent Yeagy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wabash, has been named to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Board of Directors.
Mitchell 1 Awards TMC SuperTech 2022 Grand Champion
Mitchell 1 has awarded the TMC SuperTech 2022 Grand Champion, Phillip Pinter, a FedEx technician, a one-year subscription to TruckSeries software.
2023 Fullbay Diesel Connect Conference
The Fullbay Diesel Connect Conference will feature content specific to Fullbay users, as well as anyone in the heavy-duty repair industry.
XTRA Lease Trailer Rental Process
From picking up the trailer, to the trailer’s return, this video provides an overview of the trailer rental process at XTRA Lease.
SUPERTECH2022 – National Technician Skills Competitions Recap
A recap of the 2022 National Technician Skills Competitions held in Cleveland, Ohio during the TMC Fall Meeting.
TMC Annual Meeting 2023
The dates and location for TMC Annual Meeting 2023 have been announced. The event brings together fleet professionals, manufacturers, & suppliers.