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BusinessEquipment

American Trailer Rental Group Acquires Arizona Storage Rental

American Trailer Rental Group announced it completed the acquisition of Phoenix-based Arizona Storage Rental Inc.

January 5, 2021
BusinessEquipment

November Trailer Orders Remain Strong

U.S. trailer orders in November climbed to 39,500, ACT Research reported, as demand for dry vans powered ahead, along with refrigerated trailers and strengthening flatbed activity.

December 17, 2020
EquipmentFuel

The Top 3 Factors that Affect Fuel Efficiency in Trucking

A new, free study by Michelin reveals the top three factors that affect a truck and trailer’s fuel efficiency—and how fleets can overcome them to reduce their fuel costs.

November 17, 2020
BusinessEquipment

American Trailer Rental Group Expands in Columbus, Ohio

American Trailer Rental Group announced it opened a First in Trailer Service location in Columbus, Ohio, citing economic expansion as well as the rich manufacturing and distribution history of the greater Columbus area.

September 4, 2020
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Demand for Rental, Lease Trailers at Historic Highs

The utilization rate of rental and lease trailers continues at historic highs amid industry consolidation and a shift to more rentals and away from long-term leases, according to an industry survey released in August.

September 2, 2020
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Trailer-Tracking Unit Furthers VHub Telematics Integration

Digital asset-sharing platform vHub announced that its integration of telematics offerings now includes the TrackLight taillamp GPS trailer-tracking solution from Anytrek and the 4W Telematics trailer tracking system.

July 27, 2020
TechnologyEquipment

Trailer Technology Moves Forward

Change is the fuel that spurs innovation, whether social or industrial. Technology for trailer management is no different.

July 17, 2020
Technology

Solving a $1B Problem with Cargo Image Capture

A picture is worth 1,000 words; in our industry, it’s worth countless dollars. How many times have you wished for eyes inside your trailer when you’re managing detention? How many times have you sent for a trailer, to find it’s still loaded? New cargo imaging technology tackles a $1B problem.

June 11, 2020
BusinessEquipment

Whiting Door Manufacturing Co-Founder Lauren Whiting Dies at 95

Whiting Door Manufacturing co-founder Lauren Whiting died Jan. 25 at the age of 95, according to the company.

January 28, 2020
BusinessEquipment

October Trailer Orders Move Sharply Higher

Net U.S. trailer orders in October surged to 31,786 units, reaching the highest volume since November 2018 despite an overall slowing freight market, ACT Research reported.

November 18, 2019