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.
Hendrickson & Growler to Upgrade M870A2-S Transporter Trailer Suspension
Hendrickson and Growler announce their contract award to upgrade the suspension system on the M870A2-S Medium Heavy Equipment Transporter trailer.
Phillips Industries Virtual Training
Phillips Industries is offering virtual training modules to users of their electrical and air brake system components, and EZTrac GPS tracking products.
Utility Aerodynamic Tail Makes Heavy Duty Trucking Top 20 Products
Utility announces that their Aerodynamic Tail has been recognized in Heavy Duty Trucking’s Top 20 Product List.
Rob Phillips Named CEO of Phillips Industries
Phillips Industries announced that its Board of Directors has selected Rob Phillips to succeed Bob Phillips as chief executive officer (CEO).
HDA Truck Pride Names PennFleet Truck Service Expert of the Year
HDA Truck Pride has named PennFleet its 2019 Truck Service Expert of the Year. PennFleet is sponsored by Triple R Truck Parts.
US Trailer Orders Decline in March
According to ACT Research’s State of the Industry US Trailers Report, March US trailer orders were down month-over-month and 51% below the previous year.
Truck Load Data Added to COVID-19 Impact Heatmap
The FTR COVID-19 Impact Heatmap now reflects state level truck load data for four trucking equipment types, dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, and specialized.
Wabash National Liquidity Position & Cost Containment Measures
Wabash has issued an update on its liquidity position, cost containment measures and announced the date for its first quarter 2020 earnings conference call.
P.S.I. President & CEO Tim Musgrave Elected MEMA Chairman
Tim Musgrave, president and CEO of P.S.I., has been elected to a 2-year term as Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) chairman.
Bendix Remanufactured Components & Global Reman Day
Last year, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems produced 2.7 million remanufactured components, saving more than 6,900 tons of raw materials.
Globetech Manufacturing COVID-19 Update
Globetech Manufacturing, a manufacturer of products for trucks and trailers, has issued an update regarding COVID-19 and the company’s operating schedule.
Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) Updates Sales Organization
Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) has announced recent changes to its sales organization to support its current customer base and plans for growth.