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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2018

Strick's DuoPlug Protects Trailer Upper Coupler Assembly

Strick Trailers has announced the launch of the DuoPlug, a device that keeps debris out of the internal cavities of the upper coupler assembly while allowing moisture to escape. 

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergJuly 9, 2018

Taylor Swift’s Show Arrives Aboard 82 Semis

Big screens, monster speakers, structural steel members were among the items carried by big rigs to pop star Taylor Swift's Ohio stadium show. Tom Berg has more in the Trailer Talk blog.

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ProductsJuly 3, 2018

Cooper Expands RM272 Tire Line Offering

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company has added new sizes to its Roadmaster RM272 tire line, engineered to withstand the drop deck and spread axle trailers operations.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergJune 29, 2018

Solar Panels on Trailers Could be a Good Idea

They don't save much fuel, but extend battery life for tractors and keep trailer lift gates ready to use.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2018

Order a Trailer Now and You Might Not Get it Before 2019

May was another solid month for trailer orders but with weaker than projected production and bottlenecks in the supply chain, it may be a while before fleets receive their equipment.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergJune 26, 2018

Why Would Semis Be Part of a Bicycle ‘Adventure’?

Each of the 1,200 riders had at least one bag that needed carrying, Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg found.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergJune 19, 2018

Catching the Carnival’s Trailers in the Wee Hours

Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg thought he saw horse trailers in the night, but they were more fun.

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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2018

Trailer Orders Impressive For May Despite Decrease

Early trailer order numbers from FTR Intelligence reflect an impressive showing for the month of May, despite an expected seasonal decline.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergJune 6, 2018

Kilograms, Pounds, Tridems, Spread Tandems, and Weight Laws

Senior Contributing Editor Tom Berg takes a look at a multi-axle flatbed, and a "split tandem" that's still in his memory.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2018

Yeagy Takes Over as Wabash National CEO

Brent Yeagy has officially assumed the role of president and chief executive officer as part of a planned transition after Richard J. Giromini announced he was stepping down from the role late last year.

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