Trailers

Guidance regarding excise tax exemptions for specialty trailers

Tim Reynolds, CPA from DHW, offered a tutorial on federal excise tax (FET) specialty trailer exemptions for National Trailer Dealers Association (NTDA) members last Wednesday.

September 25, 2022

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Trailer orders steady in August

Trailer orders were steady in August, ACT Research and FTR announced this week, with little change from July's final numbers. The firms do, however, anticipate build rates will increase in the months ahead.

September 21, 2022

ACT August 2022 trailer orders

NATDA shatters attendance record at 2022 show

The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) shattered its previous attendance records when it returned to Nashville earlier this month, the organization announced Friday.

September 16, 2022

NATDA Trailer Show Open

Wabash debuts Acutherm sub-brand for intelligent thermal management

Wabash has introduced Wabash Acutherm, a new portfolio of solutions designed for intelligent thermal management.

September 8, 2022

Wabash has introduced Wabash Acutherm, a portfolio of solutions designed for intelligent thermal management.

More context on July's trailer orders and backlog challenges

ACT Research reported Wednesday net U.S. trailer orders of 16,997 units in July, down 33 percent from June but 103 percent above the same month last year.

August 17, 2022

Great Dane dry van trailer

Supplier Updates

Utility plant hits production milestone

Utility’s Clearfield, Utah, plant hit the 300,000th trailer production milestone when US Foods purchased and received their 3000R Multi-Temp refrigerated trailer in June of 2022.

August 16, 2022

Utility's Utah plant hits trailer production milestone

Strategic backlog management limits July trailer orders

Preliminary trailer orders were down month over month in July as OEMs remain "cautious about taking orders for next year’s build slots," FTR reports.

August 15, 2022

FTR's July 2022 trailer orders

Report: Inconsistent trailer orders continue in June

June net trailer orders of were 31 percent higher compared with last month, and nearly 122 percent above the year-ago June level, according to ACT Research.

July 22, 2022

ACT Research June trailer net orders chart

June trailer orders fall without build capacity

June was a continuation of the status quo for new new trailer production, ACT Research and FTR report. The firms say until build slots and production capacity grow, orders are likely to remain steady but inconsiderable — considering demand.

July 18, 2022

June 2022 preliminary trailer orders from ACT Research

Supplier Updates

Wabash unveils first trailers with new rebrand

This reveal comes after Wabash announced a rebrand of the corporation, uniting its products and services, employees, customers and business partners as ‛One Wabash’ earlier this year.

July 18, 2022

Supplier Updates

Fontaine Heavy Haul becomes Fontaine Specialized

The trailer business previously known as Fontaine Heavy-Haul is now Fontaine Specialized. The change was formally announced July 14.

July 14, 2022

ACT says 'expect backlogs to contract' in trailer market

ACT Research finalized its May trailer order number to 19,445 units on Thursday, down just 0.8 percent from April and 93 percent higher than May 2021.

June 23, 2022

ACT Research net trailer order ratio, three month moving average

Trailer orders show little change in May

Trailer orders were nearly unchanged from April to May as the trucking industry continues to face economic uncertainties, geopolitical risks, and continued supply chain disruptions, FTR reported Tuesday.

June 14, 2022

FTR Trailer orders for May 2022 chart

Thermo King expands telematics capabilities, mobile app

Thermo King has expanded its ConnectedSuite portfolio of telematics offerings to bring greater flexibility and data sharing options to customer fleets.

June 13, 2022

Thermo King connected solutions vehicle illustration

April trailer orders fall as OEMs limit order acceptance

Trailer orders followed truck orders downward in April. ACT Research preliminary trailer orders fell to 16,100 units last month. FTR's preliminary trailer orders were slightly higher at 16,800 units.

May 13, 2022

2022 trailer order totals from ACT Research

Fontaine, eNow partnering on reefer electrification solution

Fontaine Modification is expanding its extensive electrification integration services to include refrigerated trailers through a strategic alliance with electric transport refrigeration unit (eTRU) innovator eNow.

May 10, 2022

eNow all-electric reefer on the road

Growth strategies

Felling Trailers adds new dealer

Felling Trailers has signed Floyd’s Truck Center as an authorized Felling Trailers dealer. Floyd’s Truck Center has nine locations across Nebraska, Wyoming, South Dakota and Montana.

April 27, 2022

Floyd's Truck Centers adds Felling Trailers

Two new tandem dump trailers released

Big Tex Trailers has launched two all-new Mega Duty Tandem Axle Dump Trailers that the company says are helping meet a growing need across construction, junk removal, and landscaping industries.

April 27, 2022

Big Tex new trailers

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Rihm Kenworth wins 2022 Successful Dealer Award

Rihm Kenworth has won the 2022 Successful Dealer Award. The announcement was made Tuesday during a special awards banquet in Nashville, Tenn., to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the award program.

Bunch of trucks in a row on the highway

Labor shortage beginning to weaken industry growth potential

Doggett Freightliner store counter

2022 Successful Dealer Award finalist Doggett Freightliner

Trucks through mirror.

Analysts expect softening in freight market in months ahead

Rihm Kenworth store front

2022 Successful Dealer Award finalist Rihm Kenworth

Learn how to move your used trucks faster

With unsold used inventory depreciating at a rate of more than 2% monthly, efficient inventory turnover is a must for dealers. Download this eBook to access proven strategies for selling used trucks faster.

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Fullbay’s Guide to Starting a Mobile Repair Shop

If you've ever thought about starting a mobile repair business or adding a mobile tech to your shop, you need to read this guide.