trailers News Updates

BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Industry Needs Agreement on Future of Trailer Connections

The trucking industry would benefit from stakeholders agreeing on a common tractor-trailer connection going forward.

February 2, 2024
BusinessEquipment

60 Seconds: How Trailer Wraps Boost Brand Recognition

Wrapped trailers turn the regular movement of #trucks into a unique marketing opportunity for companies.   

January 30, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Range Eyes May Debut of Its Next Electric Trailers

LAS VEGAS — Range Energy is set to introduce the next iteration of its electrified dry van trailers in May, CEO Ali Javidan said Jan. 9.  

January 10, 2024
BusinessEquipment

September Trailer Orders Spike With Order Book Openings

U.S. trailer orders in September notched their first year-over-year increase for 2023 as order books for next year began to open, according to ACT Research.

October 23, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Trailer Tech Capabilities Continue to Improve for Fleets

Trailer telematics and sensor technol­ogy continue to advance, and providers said they’re offering much more than simple track-and-trace applications.

September 15, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogistics

Utility Trailer Teams Up With Germany’s Schmitz Cargobull

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. unveiled plans Sept. 11 for a joint venture with Germany’s Schmitz Cargobull Corp. that will be known as Cargobull North America.

September 13, 2023
BusinessEquipment

FTR’s Starks: Trailer Production to Trend Lower Through 2024

Production of trailers in the United States is set to decline for five consecutive quarters before increasing in the final three months of 2024, according to one expert.

September 13, 2023
BusinessEquipment

Mexico’s Fultra Buys Ohio-based Trailer Manufacturer East

Mexican truck parts and trailer specialist Fultra bought trailer manufacturer East Manufacturing, the companies said.

August 18, 2023
BusinessEquipment

Wabash Quarterly Profit Jumps as Margin Rises

Trailer manufacturer Wabash National posted a 6.8% increase in net sales in the second quarter compared with the same period a year earlier. 

July 27, 2023
BusinessEquipment

Hyundai Translead CEO Sees Trailer Market Remaining Softer

The new leader of Hyundai Translead said that while the trailer market was softer through the first half of this year compared with year-ago levels, he sees pockets of strength heading into 2024.

July 13, 2023