trailers News Updates

Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

EPA, NHTSA Can Regulate Trailer Emissions, Agencies’ Attorneys Say

The Department of Justice has filed a legal document with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia supporting federal regulators’ authority to enforce an Obama-era greenhouse gas emissions rule to include first-ever federal regulation of greenhouse gases and fuel efficiency for trailers.

April 30, 2020
Business, Equipment

East Offers Customized Rendering Trailers

Trailer maker East Manufacturing announced it customizes rendering trailers to meet the specific needs of an application.

April 24, 2020
Business, Equipment

March Net Trailer Orders Dip Below 7,600, ACT Research Says

Net U.S. trailer orders slipped below 7,600 in March as cancellations sliced the gross tally nearly in half, and production slowed, ACT Research reported.

April 23, 2020
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Stemco Ceases Manufacturing of TrailerTail, Other Products

Industry supplier Stemco has discontinued production of its TrailerTail product, which helped pioneer improved aerodynamics at the rear of the trailer.

April 14, 2020
Business, Equipment

Trailer Orders Lowest for Any February Since 2009

U.S. trailer orders in February weakened to land below 13,000 as the coronavirus threatened to erode demand further, ACT Research reported.

March 13, 2020
Business, Equipment

American Trailer Group Completes Acquisition in Texas

American Trailer Rental Group announced it completed the acquisition of Dallas-based Advantage Trailer Leasing, with operations across Texas in Houston, San Antonio, Austin and Longview.

March 2, 2020
Business, Equipment

Mckinney Rentals Opens New Division to Sell Trailers

Mckinney Trailer Rentals is expanding its operation into trailer sales, the company announced Feb. 27.

February 28, 2020
Business, Equipment

Wabash Reports Mixed Q4 Results, Record 2019 Revenue

Trailer maker Wabash National Corp. reported higher fourth-quarter net income and lower revenue, although full-year revenue set a record.

February 12, 2020
Business, Equipment

Talbert Offers Modular Trailer Design

Heavy-haul trailer maker Talbert Manufacturing introduced its 65SA modular trailer that incorporates multiple axle configurations, based on customer requirements, for optimum versatility and regulatory compliance.

January 31, 2020
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Tractor-Trailers at a Tipping Point

As the trucking industry and government regulators both seek to take advantage of productivity, safety and maintenance-enhancing opportunities presented by technology, are we about to encounter a wave that cannot be met with the existing tractor-trailer power and communications architecture?

January 24, 2020