Pacific Coast Heavy Truck Group adds Great Dane to Menu August 1, 2014 SURREY, B.C. - - Pacific Coast Heavy Truck Group has just joined Great Dane Trailer's North American distribution network.
Under-ride Guards Better in Canada? August 1, 2014 ARLINGTON, VA - IIHS report says trailer guards work in most crashes but sometimes leave four-wheelers at risk.
Challenger goes long on trailer orders August 1, 2014 CAMBRIDGE, Ont. -- The Challenger Group recently received 300 LCV-equipped trailers and the converter dollies to connect them.
Trailer maker standardizes Bendix parts August 1, 2014 ELYRIA, Ohio -- Looking to take its business in a new direction, Belshe Industries has chosen several Bendix brand wheel end solutions as standard equipment on its heavy equipment trailers.
Titan Trailer opens ‘green’ plant expansion August 1, 2014 DELHI, Ont. - The recent 37,000 sq-ft addition to the Titan Trailers Inc. head office and factory includes a newly expanded home for the company's in-house research and development engineering team.
Trailer ‘Order Season’ Has Begun, Doing Well August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, IN - There were 28 percent more trailers ordered in January 2014 than the same time last year, according to ACT Research data.
Trailcon Buys Hubs in a ‘One Plus One Is Three’ Type Deal August 1, 2014 MISSISSAUGA, ON - National trailer rental, leasing, and fleet maintenance specialist Trailcon Leasing Inc. has purchased Calgary-based Hubs Trailer Service, expanding its reach and service into western Canada.
SmartWay to Include Reefers, More Test Methods August 1, 2014 NASHVILLE, TN - SmartWay program is expanding to include refrigerated trailers and is accepting more testing methods from suppliers who want to get their fuel-saving technologies verified by the agency.
Some Trucks Restricted on NY State Thruway August 1, 2014 ALBANY, NY - Due to severe winter weather conditions, long tandem trailers have been banned on the Niagara Thruway (I-190) and on the New York State Thruway (I-90) between exit 25A and the Pennsylvania State Line.
Meritor Turnaround Puts Company Back In The Black August 1, 2014 OEM component supplier Meritor has posted profits through the first two fiscal quarters this year after 2013 resulted in losses.
Biofuel demand keeping commodity trailers strong August 1, 2014 NEW YORK -- A private trailer manufacturer focused on the agricultural market says that commodity trailer sales remain very robust, despite a downturn in the overall market.
Lighting your loads August 1, 2014 BALTIMORE -- If you Google "Nightmoves," you'll get a line of glittery prom gowns, perfect for dressing up the graduating coed in your life.
Boat Tails Trailing Not Far Behind Canada’s Trucks August 1, 2014 Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 223 (CMVSS 223) published a regulation change that will allow for more "boat tail" designs to be used by trucking companies once the provincial regulations are updated.
Ontario Lengthens B-trains; Gives Tow Trucks Right of Way August 1, 2014 TORONTO - B-trains in Ontario have just had an extra half-meter added to their compliant length.