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ProductsJanuary 25, 2019

Peak Trailer Adds Reitnouer Trailers to Product Lineup

Peak Trailer Group has expanded its portfolio of products to include Reitnouer’s line of aluminum trailers.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergJanuary 22, 2019

Snow Brings Out Plow Trucks, Often with Stainless Steel Bodies

It’s been a snowy winter so far in the Midwest. For streets and highways, snow means salt and that often means trucks with stainless steel bodies to carry and spread it.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 16, 2019

Record Year for Trailer Orders Despite Down December

Despite a significant drop off in trailer orders to close out the year, 2018 was the best year on record for trailer orders, according to preliminary reports from ACT Research and FTR.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergDecember 27, 2018

Higher Voltages Coming and Maybe More Wiring Colors

Future multi-voltage electrical systems have engineers are working on new standards for wiring, reports Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg.

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Newsby StaffDecember 20, 2018

Trailers Set to Notch Highest Net-Order Year Ever

Even without December’s tally, 2018 is on pace to be the highest net order year in U.S. history for trailers, according to ACT Research.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergDecember 19, 2018

Some Trailers Are Exempt From Rear Impact Guard Regulations

A pipeline contractor in Ohio operates a specialty trailer that is exempt from rear impact guard regulations. Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg found them parked off a highway.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2018

Trailer Orders Stay High in November

Trailer orders last month continued at a record-setting pace, with November expected to wind up the fifth best month in industry history.

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Articlesby Jim ParkDecember 14, 2018

Spec'ing Trailer Floors: From the Bottom Up

Flooring is a critical part of the trailer spec and floors are key when deciding how long you plan to keep the trailer. Get the floor right, and your trailer will last the proper length of time.

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ProductsDecember 11, 2018

Utility Trailer Aerodynamic Tail Reduces Drag

Utility Trailer Manufacturing has introduced the Utility Aerodynamic Tail, designed to improve fuel efficiency.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2018

Wabash and Meritor Sign a 3-Year Supplier Agreement

Meritor and Wabash have agreed to equip several Meritor products as both standard position and preferred equipment options on Wabash trailers.

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