Trailer Industry Blog

Hirschbach Selects Phillips Connect & ConMet Smart Trailer Technologies

Hirschbach will add Phillips Connect and ConMet smart trailer technologies to 1200 new refrigerator trailers they will purchase in 2021.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix) has launched a new, fully updated e-commerce platform, B2Bendix.

Polar Service Centers (PSC) announces it is expanding with new facilities in Beaumont, Texas, Casper, Wyoming, and Salem Illinois.

MGM Brakes announces the opening of its new European Parts Distribution Center located in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

U.S. Xpress Enterprises (NYSE:USX) has released its 2021 economic forecast highlighting trends and updates specific to the trucking industry.

Phillips 3-IN-1 Assemblies with QC Trailer-Side Connection now includes a trailer-side cable guard and an additional 3” assembly extension.

The Association for the Work Truck Industry shares more information about what to expect at Work Truck Week 2021 (WTW21).

FTR reports that preliminary U.S. net trailer orders remained vibrant for the fourth consecutive month, totaling 41,700 units in December.

Phillips Connect smart trailer technology is designed to create unmatched cost savings and operational efficiencies for commercial fleets.

Trailer manufacturer Wabash National (NYSE:WNC) will webcast its earnings conference call to review financial results for fourth quarter 2020.

The new Kinedyne distribution facility in Azusa, California is expected to improve delivery efficiency and improve lead times.

All new Cottrell 80′ FA (Fast Act) Car Haulers built with a long wheelbase tractor are equipped with their trailer jackknife warning system.

Wabash National Corporation (NYSE:WNC) has published its first Sustainability Report on its new investor website.

The eSMARTT Trailer Survey is a study of the trailer rental and leasing market. Results will be presented at TMC’s 2021 Annual Meeting.

A look at the XL Mechanical Full-Width Gooseneck (XL 80-MFG) trailer. The XL 80-MFG features aluminum pullout outriggers.

Wabash National Corporation (NYSE:WNC) has announced its intent to sell the Beall brand of tank trailers to MAC Trailer Enterprises Inc.

Preliminary information for November indicates that the U.S. trailer industry booked 39,500 net orders for the month.

Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week 21 (HDAW 21) conference organizers have announced details of the event’s educational lineup.

Fleet Maintenance, Inc (FMI) is now an authorized dealer for both BWS and Stargate Trailers.

This installment of Bendix Tech Tips provides reminders on taking proper care of air, brakes, and controls system components during winter.

Polar Service Centers (PSC) announced it has appointed Patrick Mattingly as Director of Tank Wash Operations.