Equipment Trailer GHG rules delayed at least one more year April 3, 2023 Canada’s federal government is suspending proposed greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards for trailers by up to one additional year, while a U.S. proposal on which those standards are based remains…
Equipment Trailer demand to outstrip production all year: ACT Research February 28, 2023 Most trailer manufacturers expect demand to exceed production capacity throughout 2023, but ACT Research says some fleets appear to be splitting orders to hedge their bets. “January OEM business conditions,…
Trailers Deloupe brings Elliptical features to new trailers December 19, 2022 Deloupe is drawing on features found in its Elliptical Transfer trailer to create a new lineup that promises light weights and durability to help transfer scrap…
Trailers East unveils Horizon round bottom trailer March 7, 2022 East Manufacturing has launched its round bottom trailer, Horizon, that maximizes payload by incorporating lighter weight components while still delivering strength and durability. (Photo: East Manufacturing) The design gives…
Software, Trailers Phillips Connect’s Smart GPS gateways provide telematics benefits March 7, 2022 Phillips Connect has introduced three new Smart nosebox GPS gateways – Smart S7 Swiveling Nosebox, Smart Q-Box, and Smart iBox – that provide telematics benefits. Retrofittable or specified…
Transportation Feds explore emissions, trailer upgrades October 20, 2021 Many day-to-day trucking regulations are anchored in provincial rules, but the federal government is in the midst of several initiatives that apply to emissions, trailer skirts, long combination vehicles, and…
Equipment New electrical connectors in the works for tractor-trailers February 22, 2021 Another electrical connector may be in your future as manufacturers search for the best way to power and control an expanding array of trailer features. In the late 1990s, engineers…
Trailers Hyundai Translead sheds weight, unveils new trailer panel January 12, 2021 Hyundai Translead has enhanced its 2021 dry and refrigerated van trailers in the name of shedding weight and improving durability – and introduced a lightweight polymer fiber core composite…
Equipment Canada looks to California in research on potential trailer GHG standards October 15, 2020 TORONTO, Ont. – Canada’s trailer manufactures are facing increasing competitive pressure from suppliers in the U.S., Mexico and China – but it’s still unknown whether they’ll face unique emissions rules…
Trailers Talbert AC Series ready to haul equipment June 26, 2020 Talbert Manufacturing’s Tag-a-Long Austin Carry-All Series (AC Series) trailers offer an option to haul small- and mid-sized equipment. The 10- to 25-ton trailers feature a seven-degree load angle to transport…
Transportation Canada further delays trailer GHG rule, as U.S. legal challenges continue February 26, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – Canada will further delay a coming round of trailer-related GHG regulations by up to one more year, as a legal challenge continues around similar rules in…
Talbert trailer model increases versatility February 18, 2020 Talbert Manufacturing has updated its 60CC/55SA-LD trailer showcases a new hydraulically operated system that makes it possible to operate only the third axle or a combination of third…
Move a trailer without a truck December 12, 2019 Shunt trucks aren’t the only things that can move trailers around a yard or shop. The V-Move XXL 25t is an entry-level walk-along semi-trailer mover powered by batteries and designed to move empty equipment.
Smart trailers delivering loads of data with their freight March 21, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – The same trailers that haul freight are increasingly expected to deliver data in the course of their journeys. But there are still technical challenges to overcome.
Utility unveils aerodynamic trailer tail December 13, 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturing’s new Utility Aerodynamic Tail (UAT) represents the company’s latest step to reduce aerodynamic drag. The unit weighs a mere 25 lb. and is compatible with…
