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Newsby Tom BergMarch 1, 2016

Wabash Shows Almost All-Composite Prototype Reefer

The trailer uses molded structural composites, or MSCs, developed by Wabash engineers over the last three years. It uses few bolts and no metal crossmembers.

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ProductsFebruary 29, 2016

Trailer Light-Out System Shown by Truck-Lite

Truck-Lite says its new Light-Out Detection System alerts drivers of one or more trailer lights that are dark. The system replaces the nose box and distributes power among lighting circuits, and signals a light-out condition by illuminating a warning lamp on the trailer’s nose.

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Newsby Tom BergFebruary 29, 2016

NACFE: Trailer Aero Products Work, 'Depending'

Trailer aerodynamic devices work, but how well depends on the products and users’ operating conditions, says the latest Confidence Report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency.

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ProductsFebruary 23, 2016

SAF-Holland's AAR Kingpin for Galvanized Upper Couplers

After the upper coupler assembly is hot-dip zinc coated to protect against corrosion, the machined kingpin is secured in it.

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NewsFebruary 19, 2016

Despite Drop, Trailer Orders Meet FTR's Expectations

Net U.S. trailer orders for January hit 17,900 units, down 30% from the month before and down 37% year-over-year, according to the latest numbers from FTR.

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NewsFebruary 17, 2016

Stoughton Trailers Installs Clean Air System in Manufacturing Facility

Stoughton Trailers has installed a new clean air system in plant to create a healthier and more productive work environment for its employees.

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ProductsFebruary 17, 2016

Rear Impact Guard Designed to Prevent Underride

Wabash National announced its Rig-16 rear impact guard design option for its 53-foot dry van trailers designed the prevent underride in multiple offset, or overlap, impact scenarios.

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NewsJanuary 26, 2016

East Manufacturing Names Reno’s Trailer Sales an Authorized Dealer

East Manufacturing has named Reno’s Trailer Sales in Belle Vernon, Penn., an authorized East Dealer.

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NewsJanuary 22, 2016

2015 A Banner Year for Trailer Shipments

Last year was the trailer industry’s best shipment year in history, edging out the previous record set in 1999.

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NewsJanuary 19, 2016

Trailer Orders Return to Normal at Year's End

Trailer net orders in the U.S. for December were down 35%, returning to a more reasonable range after robust activity the month before.

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