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.
Milton Street Capital Completes Sale of American Trailer Rental Group
Milton Street has completed the sale of American Trailer Rental Group (“ATRG”) to Wind Point Partners.
Thompson Truck & Trailer Partners with Side Dump Industries and Maxxim Industries
Thompson Truck & Trailer has announced a strategic partnership with Side Dump Industries and Maxxim Industries.
Polar Tank Trailer Recognized for Safety
Polar Tank Trailer was recognized for excellence in workplace safety and health at the 2021 Virtual Minnesota Safety and Health Conference.
Truck-Lite Headquarters Moving to Erie, Pennsylvania
Truck-Lite, a worldwide leader in LED lighting systems for commercial vehicles, is relocating its headquarters to Erie, Pennsylvania.
TRANSTEX EDGE ELITE AERO Fuel Savings Test Results
MVTS Certified Testing Proves Significant Fuel Savings for the TRANSTEX® EDGE ELITE AERO™ SYSTEM (Refrigerated Trailer) The EDGE ELITE AERO™
Freymiller Utilizes Bendix Technology and Training
Oklahoma carrier, Freymiller, utilizes Bendix technology and training including Bendix Wingman Fusion and Bendix ADB22X Air Disc Brakes.
Trailer Orders for April 2021
US trailer orders for April 2021 fell nearly 52% from March but rose more than 3600% compared to the severely COVID-impacted April of 2020.
Rob Phillips & Rob Myers Join HDMA Boards for 2021
Rob Phillips and Rob Myers of Phillips Industries will join Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) Boards for 2021.
Witzco Trailers at AED Summit
Witzco Trailers will be attending the AED Summit May 24th- May 26th, 2021 at The Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas.
Bendix Training: Air Brake & Advanced Technology
Bendix has restarted its training programs for 2021. Classes include Air Brake Training and the Advanced Technology Training program.
Marten Transport Equips Fleet with ORBCOMM Asset Tracking
Marten Transport has begun to retrofit their fleet of refrigerated and dry van trailers with ORBOMM’s dual-mode asset tracking solutions.
NA Commercial Vehicle Outlook
The ACT Research N.A. Commercial Vehicle Outlook is a forecasting report for the commercial vehicle and transportation markets.