Trailers

FTR confirms trailer order dip

FTR says van orders last month were particularly soft but vocational trailers remain sturdy as the industrial sector of the economy picks up steam. Trailer orders for the past twelve months total 368,000.

June 16, 2021

May 2021 trailer orders from FTR

TMC webinar to address smart trailer adoption rates, market acceptance

ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) will hold a webinar on June 30 to provide the trucking industry an overview of its first report on trailer rental/lease fleet owners’ use and adoption of intelligence products and services.

June 10, 2021

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NATDA unveils new website, revamped branding

NATDA announced a revitalized branding, with a new website that will allow for a streamlined way for members to interact with NATDA and its partners.

June 1, 2021

Natda Revamped Website

Trailer orders fall to lowest total in 11 months

The new trailer order market has come back to earth; preliminary trailer orders fell to 14,400 units in April, ACT Research reports.

May 24, 2021

April 2021 preliminary trailer orders from ACT Research

Growth strategies

Peak Trailer Group expands product portfolio

Peak Trailer Group recently announced an expansion of its truck body product lines. The company says these additional product lines enable Peak Trailer Group to offer customers a full line of products to meet all of their needs from some of the most ...

April 13, 2021

New product releases

Great Dane introduces telematics solution for pre-owned equipment

Great Dane has launched FleetPulseGO, a GPS-only solution for pre-owned trailers that uses the FleetPulse trailer telematics platform and complements their FleetPulsePRO integrated smart trailer.

March 30, 2021

Trailer orders dip in February, but remain strong over last year

“While orders will continue to be booked, without meaningful increases in production rates, backlogs will remain extended,” says Frank Maly, ACT Research.

March 25, 2021

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Talbert names 2020 dealer award winners

The award recognizes performance in trailer sales, service and parts on behalf of Talbert Manufacturing.

March 17, 2021

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FTR confirms February trailer orders, market strength

FTR reported Friday preliminary U.S. net trailer orders continued to moderate in February, falling 23 percent month over month to 23,100 units. Trailer orders for the past 12 months total 322,000 units.

March 12, 2021

Ftr February 2021 Trailer Orders

February trailer orders surpass 24,000 units as demand remains high

Preliminary trailer orders slipped last month, landing just north of 24,000 units, ACT Research reported Thursday. Despite the month-over-month slip, February's total was still 82 percent higher than the same period last year.

March 11, 2021

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Trail King expands dealer network

Recently, Trail King announced the addition of two new dealers to its network.

March 11, 2021

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Cooper Tire’s PRO Series LHT now standard on Vanguard trailers

Cooper Tire announced that Vanguard National Trailer Corporation is including the Cooper PRO Series LHT trailer tire as standard equipment on dry and refrigerated van trailers.

March 8, 2021

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XL Specialized Trailers announces new capital financing program

This program provides customers with a turnkey solution to get them hauling an XL trailer quickly and affordably, the company says.

February 18, 2021

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XL Specialized Trailers introduces new warranty policy

The warranty policy is an enhancement to the previous policy and is proof of XL trailers’ superior quality and durability, the company says.

February 8, 2021

Xl Specialized Trailers Warranty Policy

NATDA seeks nominations for dealer advisory board

The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) has announced a call for nominations for its new Dealer Advisory Board.

February 4, 2021

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Supplier Updates

Phillips expands availability for integrated trailer telematics hub

The Smart7 delivers a real-time comprehensive view of the status of a trailer using one integrated telematics hub, with all of the data available in one clean and consolidated web or mobile device user interface, the company says.

February 3, 2021

Phillips Smart7 Telematics Hub

Why product knowledge is essential when selling composite trailers

Do you understand the advantages of composite trailers? Discover what sales associates need to know to properly convey their benefits to customers here on TPS.

October 16, 2020

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Road work ahead

Will the bipartisan infrastructure package reach the finish line?

A $1.2 trillion bipartisan agreement to invest in American infrastructure lost a cloture vote in the Senate Wednesday. What does that mean for its future?

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Used market setting records as prices continue to swell

DOTY award program

Finalists announced for 2021 Distributor of the Year

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HDA Truck Pride brings the gang back together for busy annual meeting

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Volvo to restart production amid contract impasse with UAW

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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Learn about CCC Parts Expanded Product Offerings

North America’s premier wholesale distributor of drivetrain & gearing components has expanded leading brand product offerings in Undercarriage & Suspension, Hydraulics, Brake & Wheel End plus more.