Flatdeck fleets focused on weight, longevity…and IQ?

Flatdeck haulers have always looked for light weight and longevity when spec’ing trailers. Now you can add IQ to their list of priorities. The trend towards smart trailers has been…

Aevitas buys Fast Lane Freight Services

WINNIPEG, Man. – Fast Lane Freight Services has been acquired by Aevitas, an environmental services company with 10 locations in the U.S. and Canada. The deal closed June 1. Fast…

Canada Cartage makes Ottawa flatdeck acquisition

OTTAWA, Ont. – Canada Cartage has announced its expansion in the Ottawa area, through the acquisition of the Fred Guy specialty flatdeck division and the opening of a new cross-dock…

CTA provides media toolkit to protect flatdeck drivers

OTTAWA, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has created a multimedia toolkit designed to help prevent driver injuries at workplaces and shipper facilities. The media toolkit includes whiteboard animation…

SG Custom offers the innovative Grey Wolf box frame flatdeck

LONDON, Ont. – SG Custom Transport Equipment has released the Grey Wolf original box frame flatdeck, saying it has the highest load per foot rating of any trailer on the…

Utility introduces lighter-weight flatbed

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. – Utility Trailer has announced the introduction of a lighter-weight 4000AE flatbed trailer. “Our new 4000AE flatbed delivers the strength and long-term benefits of a durable…

FlowBelow comes out with aero systems for tanker and flatdeck fleets

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — FlowBelow Aero, a company that produces wheel covers and fairings for tractors and trailers, has introduced a new system for flatdeck and tanker fleets. The introduction was…

Searcy Trucking buys Renold’s Transport

WINNIPEG, Man. — Searcy Trucking has announced its acquisition of Altona, Man.-based specialized deck transporter Renold’s Transport. Renold provides deck transportation between the US and Western Canada, primarily for the…