Heavy-Duty News by Trailer Technician
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Trailer Orders for May
FTR reports final net trailer orders for May 2020 came in at 4,300 Units. All segments except flatbeds and specialty experienced order increases.
Peterson Manufacturing Adds to Sales Department
David Black and Joseph Shaw join the Peterson Manufacturing sales department. Both bring extensive experience with heavy-duty trucks, trailers and fleets.
Bendix On-Line Brake School Marks Seven Years
The Bendix On-Line Brake School covers the full spectrum of braking and active vehicle safety system product topics, all developed by the team at Bendix.
Kalyn Siebert Hydraulic Removable Gooseneck Trailer (KSHRG-3-50T-Lite)
Heavy-haul trailer manufacturer Kalyn Siebert introduces their new Hydraulic Removable Gooseneck Trailer (KSHRG-3-50T-Lite).
Knorr-Bremse Acquires R.H. Sheppard Co
Knorr-Bremse, a supplier of braking systems and other technologies for rail and commercial vehicles, has completed the acquisition of R.H. Sheppard Co Inc.
Milwaukee 1in D-Handle High Torque Impact Wrench
Milwaukee has unveiled the M18 FUEL 1in D-Handle High Torque Impact Wrench with ONE-KEY (2868-22HD).
ZF Completes WABCO Acquisition
WABCO will operate as an independent division, Commercial Vehicle Control Systems, within ZF becoming the tenth division of the Germany technology company.
Alutrec Trailers Available at Rush Truck Centers
Rush Truck Centres of Canada is now the Ontario distributor of Alutrec Trailers. Alutrec is a manufacturer of Aluminum semi-trailers.
How PSI Impacts Fuel Consumption & Safe Vehicle Operation
To mark National Tire Safety Week Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems discusses the impact psi can have on fuel consumption and safe vehicle operation.
Hendrickson Trailer Parts Catalog
Hendrickson Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems announces the launch of their online digital Trailer Suspension Parts Catalog.
April Preliminary Net Trailer Orders Sink
FTR reports preliminary net trailer orders for April sunk to the lowest level in the modern era (since 1990) coming in at just 300 units.
Wabash National First Quarter 2020 Results
Wabash National Corporation (NYSE:WNC), a provider of solutions for the transportation industry, today reported results for the first quarter of 2020.