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.
Phillips QWIK-CHANGE PAK (Power Air Kit)
The Phillips QWIK-CHANGE PAK (Power Air Kit) combines factory assembled tractor to trailer connection components and cable support.
Dorman Products to Acquire Dayton Parts
Dorman Products has signed an agreement to acquire Dayton Parts, an independent heavy-duty undercarriage aftermarket component supplier.
Freight & Equipment Utilization Outlook
ACT Research’s mid-year 2021 indicators for the economy, freight, and equipment utilization remain strong.
Kinedyne Kold-Front Refrigerated Curtain System
The Kinedyne Kold-Front Refrigerated Curtain System helps refrigerated fleets maintain interior temperatures when loading & unloading cargo.
Extending the Life of Air Disc Brake Pads & Rotors
Bendix addresses actions that fleets and owner-operators can take to extend the life of their air disc brake (ADB) pads and rotors.
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.
2021 Executive Leadership Summit for Work Truck Industry
The 2021 Executive Leadership Summit will be hosted in a new location at Hilton Columbus Downtown in Columbus, Ohio.
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.
AIRCAT 811 Flex Head Ratchet Wrench
Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation announce the release of the AIRCAT 811 ¼” 30° Flex Head Ratchet Wrench.
PGT Trucking to Deploy Locomation Autonomous Truck Technology
PGT Trucking, a leader in flatbed transportation, will to deploy Locomation autonomous truck technology for use on PGT Trucking routes.
Motor Wheel CentriFuse Brake Drums Red vs Blue
To help differentiate Genuine brake drums, Motor Wheel now colors CentriFuse standard drums blue and CentriFuse heavy-duty drums red.
Thompson Re-enters Trailer Market
Thompson Truck & Trailer re-enters the trailer market and partners with two trailer manufacturers, Side Dump Industries and Maxxim Industries.