IN PRINT — Tanks a Lot: Leave some tanker spec’ing to experts

TORONTO, ON -- There used to be good money in the liquid bulk business. The required equipment is so specialized that it presented somewhat of a barrier to entry into the market. That's still the case, but there are more players in the game now, and competition is keeping rates at near-1980s levels. Fleets, both private and for-hire, are now trying to make up for the low rates by optimizing their trailer spec's to increase utilization and carrying capacity.

Utility plant produces 250,000th refrigerated trailer

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA - Utility Trailer Manufacturing has now manufactured more than 250,000 refrigerated vans at a plant in Clearfield, Utah.

East Coast International adds Transcraft, Benson

MONCTON, NB - East Coast International Trucks, Inc. ("ECI") has added Transcraft and Benson brands to its trailer lineup, and will sell the equipment in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland.

U.S. trailer orders strong for third month

BLOOMINGTON, IN - Trailer orders in the U.S. reached 32,800 units in January - down 4% month over month, but up 86% year over year, FTR reports.

Trailcon purchases Stewart Trailers

BRAMPTON, ON - Trailcon Leasing has expanded its footprint in western Canada by acquiring Stewart Trailers - one of the largest welding, mobile service and trailer repair facilities in the Greater Vancouver Area.

Maxim Truck and Trailer Adds Trout River to Lineup

WINNIPEG, MB -- Maxim Truck and Trailer is continuing with an expansion of its business and is now a dealership for the live bottom trailer manufacturer Trout River Industries.

Ritchie Bros. Schedules 3 Big Canadian Auctions

TORONTO, ON - Industrial auction company Ritchie Bros, will have more than 2,100 trucks and related equipment items up for bid a little later this month at a single event, but if you can't make it, there are two others also set for Canada in December.

Maxim Truck & Trailer President Recognized as Philanthropist

WINNIPEG, MB - A group that advocates more philanthropic efforts has named Doug Harvey, president and CEO of Maxim Truck & Trailer, as its Outstanding Philanthropist for 2015.

Tallman Stretches Out, Purchases Peel Truck and Trailer

MISSISSAUGA, ON -- The truck and trailer dealership Tallman Group announced on Tuesday it has purchased certain assets of Peel Truck and Trailer.

Trailer Manufacturer Manac Going Private

SAINT-GEORGES, QC-- Canada's largest trailer builder, Manac, has been transferred from public to private ownership. The announcement was made Thursday. The original founding Dutil family will be among the consortium of new owners. Media reports say the Dutils will be investing $36 million in the private company while Quebec's pension fund manager, its Quebec manufacturing fund, a labor fund and Investissement Quebec are providing $104 million in equity investments and loans. Manac was spun off from the Canam Manac Group in 2004 and taken public in 2013. Charles Dutil, Manac president and CEO, will remain in his current position.

Low ‘DART’ Rate Leads Utility Trailer to Receive Award

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA -- Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. has been recognized its safe work environment at its Glade Spring, VA plant, receiving the Liberty Mutual Insurance Gold Safety Award.

Manac Increases Second Quarter Profit

SAINT-GEORGES, QC -- The specialty trailer manufacturer Manac Inc. has reported second quarter net income of $2.5 million, an increase from $1.9 million a year earlier, as its backlog for orders remains high.

U.S. Begins Effort to Improve Underride Crash Protection

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. government has taken what it said is the first step in a larger initiative to upgrade the standards for truck and trailer underride crash protection.

Manac More Than Doubles First Quarter Profit

North American specialty trailer designer and manufacturer Manac Inc. reported on Monday its first quarter profit more than doubled.

Great Dane Gets New Montreal Dealership

SAVANNAH, GA - Great Dane is adding a Montreal dealership to its Canadian distribution network.