trailer News Updates

Business, Technology, Equipment

State-of-the-Art Trailer Tracking Helps Refrigerated Carrier

One of the biggest carriers of refrigerated cargo in North America, C.R. England, tapped ORBCOMM for an advanced end-to-end reefer tracking and monitoring solution that delivered new capabilities and fast return on investment.

November 1, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Continuing a Tech-First Tradition in Trucking

Continental Express drives results with ORBCOMM technology.

November 1, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

The Fleet Manager's Guide to Trailer KPIs

Learn the power of trailer telematics and which KPIs fleet managers should prioritize to improve their business.

November 1, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

8 Problems Trailer Telematics Solve For Fleets

Managing trailer fleets–big or small–is a complex job with many moving parts. Here’s how trailer telematics can help solve some of the more pressing questions that bother fleet managers.

November 1, 2024
Business, Equipment

US Trailer Orders Drop 61% in September

Preliminary net data shows 12,100 trailer orders for the month, up 57.1% from August. But results continue "to bear witness to our expectations of weaker demand," ACT Research said.

October 24, 2024
Business, Equipment

Update: US Trailer Orders Drop 40% YOY in August

U.S. trailer orders declined year over year for the fourth consecutive month in August, ACT Research reported. However, the total increased by about 500 units from July.  

September 26, 2024
Business, Equipment

US Trailer Orders Drop 40% Year Over Year in August

U.S. trailer orders declined year over year for the fourth consecutive month in August, ACT Research reported.

September 19, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Farm Is First Customer for Electrified Trailer Developer Range

Electrified dry van and refrigerated trailer developer Range Energy’s first publicly announced customer is set to be Petaluma Egg Farm, which serves Northern California grocery stores.

September 18, 2024
Business, Equipment

Trailer Demand Prospects Dim Further as FTR Cuts Forecast

Demand and consequently output prospects for U.S. trailer manufacturers continue to dim, said Dan Moyer, FTR Transportation Intelligence senior analyst for commercial vehicles.

September 10, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, For-Hire

ABF Freight Seeks to Boost Safety With Trailer Sensors

ABF Freight is ramping up its use of Drov Technologies’ AirBoxOne platform, which integrates truck and trailer sensors, Oklahoma City-based Drov said.

June 6, 2024