Trailer Industry Blog

2021 TMC Fall Meeting & Transportation Exhibition

A look at what you can expect during the 2021 TMC Fall Meeting & Transportation Exhibition (TMC 21).

In place of the canceled in-person Transportation Conference, FTR is planning a no-cost, open Conference Virtual Series for the week of Sep13.

U.S. Xpress announced that Eric Fuller, President and CEO, will participate in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley Virtual Laguna Conference.

The Phillips Connect SmartLock Gladhand and SmartLock Door are designed to safeguard trailers and their content.

A look at the Milwaukee M18 Blind Rivet Tool Protective Boot (49-16-2660B). To install remove the Mandrel Collector and slide over Nose Piece.

Wabash National Corporation has published its 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report.

FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 net orders for August rose 51% from July to 39,400 units.

Gary Gerstenslager, President and CEO of Hendrickson announced his retirement at the end of the year. Matt Joy will assume Gary’s responsibilities.

Kellie Taube has joined the sales team at Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) as sales director for the Northeast region and key accounts.

The Phillips Connect CargoVision trailer interior cargo camera that captures the status of the load in real time.

Razor International’s electronic, automated landing gear control system is now Bluetooth enabled and Smart Trailer ready.

DART is AIRman Products’ switch-operated landing gear actuator that is designed to cost-effectively replace manual crank landing gear.

Milwaukee Tool is expanding its lineup of hand tools for mechanics with the addition of 49 new socket sizes.

Locomation has announced an agreement with ZF for joint development of steering units to enhance autonomous truck safety.

Milwaukee Tool will be opening a new manufacturing facility in Clinton, Mississippi. The facility is anticipated to open in November.

While the US economy and commercial vehicle demand remain strong, so do the constraints that have been hampering production.

Conference organizers for Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week have announced the theme and co-chairs for the HDAW 22 event.

Our first look at the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1/4″ Blind Rivet Tool. Follow along as this cordless riveter is used in a trailer repair shop.

Milwaukee Tool, a manufacturer of heavy-duty power tools, hand tools, storage and accessories, plans to expand its presence in Mississippi.

Hyundai Translead has announced the appointment of TNT Sales as its dealer for the state of Missouri.

Wabash National Corporation (NYSE:WNC) has announced that its board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share.