FTR Reports September Trucking Conditions Index
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for September was the lowest reading since May, reflecting a relatively weak environment for carriers.
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Eager Beaver Trailers Lowboy (35 GSL-S4S)
The 35 GSL-SFS is the most basic and economical hydraulic detachable lowboy in the Eager Beaver Trailers’ lineup.
October Trailer Orders Meet Expectations
FTR reports that preliminary trailer orders for October were in line with expectations at 31,800 units, up 71% from September.
Bendix Technology Demonstration – Avondale, Arizona
Bendix will hold a regional Ride-and-Drive technology demonstration in Avondale, Arizona, as part of the 2019 season of its popular demo program.
CIMC Intermodal Equipment Attains ISO 9001:2015 Certification
CIMC Intermodal Equipment (CIE) has received ISO 9001:2015 certification for both of its North American facilities.
Hyundai Conducts Truck Platooning Trial
Hyundai successfully conducts the company’s first truck platooning trial on the Yeoju Smart Highway replicating real-world traffic conditions.
Reitnouer Big Bubba Flatbed Trailers
Reitnouer Big Bubba aluminum flatbed trailers are available in overall lengths through 53 feet and widths of 96″ or 102″.
Cheetah 33′ Bridgemaster Extendable 3-Axle Chassis
The Cheetah 33′ Bridgemaster extendable 3-axle chassis features a sliding frame that allows it to extend to a maximum 41′ length.
Hendrickson ZMD Trailer Suspension
Can eliminating a trailer’s shock absorbers make for a smoother ride? That is exactly what the Hendrickson ZMD trailer suspension is designed to do.
Bendix Named One of America’s Safest Companies
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has been named to EHS Today’s 2019 list of America’s Safest Companies.
Phillips QWIK-CLAMP Secures Tractor-Trailer Cables & Hoses
The Phillips QWIK-CLAMP is a hassle-free,corrosion-resistant solution for securing hoses or cables to any support system between a tractor and trailer.
Stoughton Z-Plate Composite Trailer
A look at the 2020 Stoughton Z-Plate Composite Trailer. Highlights include the upper coupler, crossmembers, Holland Atlas 55 landing gear, and suspension.
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