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.
Ross Express Chooses FACTS Freight Management Software
LTL carrier Ross Express chooses FACTS freight management software to automate operational and business processes and support expansion.
Trailer Orders and Backlogs Continue to Grow
Reports indicate that February’s net order volume of 24.2k trailers was up 82% from the same month last year.
Jon Sievert Named NTEA Board Chair
Jon Sievert of Work Truck Solutions for Douglas Dynamics has been named Board chair of NTEA – The Association for the Work Truck Industry.
WTW21 Green Truck Summit Update
Kevin Koester, NTEA Senior Director, discusses an update with the Green Truck Summit at WTW21 (Work Truck Week 2021).
EnTrans International Renamed Engineered Transportation International
EnTrans International has announced it is changing its official name to Engineered Transportation International.
Phillips Connect TPMS Sensors with 8 Year Warranty
Featuring an 8 year warranty, Phillips Connect’s TPMS sensors transmit tire health info through any Phillips Connect Smart Trailer Gateway.
Trucking SE Heavy Trucking Repair Search Engine
Trucking SE is a heavy trucking repair search engine that matches a broken-down tractor/trailer operator to the nearest repair shop.
New Commercial Truck Products at Work Truck Week 2021
Thanks to the virtual nature of Work Truck Week 2021, industry professionals can learn about more than 100 new commercial truck products now.
Midwest Wheel Companies 100th Anniversary
Midwest Wheel Companies celebrates its 100th anniversary. The company began in 1911 as Iowa Vulcanizing Co.
Trailer Components Report – Trailer Backlog & Component Constraints
According to ACT Research’s Trailer Components Report, trailer net orders have pushed the industry backlog higher for the past seven months.
Truckload 2021 Rescheduled
The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has rescheduled Truckload 2021: Las Vegas from April 17-20 to September 25-28, 2021.
US Trailer Orders (Jan 20 vs Jan 21)
January 2021 net US trailer orders fell more than 30% from the previous month, but rose nearly 105% compared to January of 2020.