Trailers

Growth strategies

Hyundai Translead extends dealer network

Hyundai Translead has welcomed Twin State Trailers to its authorized dealer network. Twin State has locations in North Carolina and Florida.

June 30, 2025

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ACT report: Trailer order cancelations creeping up

"Worth noting, the industry's annual period of seasonally stronger order months is in the rearview mirror, and weaker intake is expected from now through mid-Q3."

June 20, 2025

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Trailer orders down over 25% in May

Trailer orders continued to contract in May, falling by more than 2,300 units from April to 6,600 units, ACT Research announced Tuesday.

June 17, 2025

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Stoughton underride guard qualifies for Insurance Institute for Highway Safety award

Stoughton's 53-ft., intermodal chassis joins its dry vans and refrigerated vans as Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Toughguard certified.

June 12, 2025

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NATDA enhances Trailergard program for members

NATDA dealer members will now gain access to a comprehensive suite of insurance-backed trailer protection products — at exclusive; members-only discounted pricing.

June 11, 2025

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Learn how Range Energy's battery-powered trailer pushes the limits

Range Energy's new e-trailer has its own electric motor, large onboard battery, and intelligent control systems that perhaps makes it the most advanced trailer to date.

June 4, 2025

Range Energy's new e-trailer has its own electric motor, large onboard battery, and intelligent control systems that perhaps makes it the most advanced trailer to date.

Outlook and Benchmarking

Carrier Transicold names top dealers

Carrier Transicold has named Atlantic Carrier Transicold the 2024 Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada.

June 2, 2025

Atlantic Carrier Transicold was named the 2024 Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada.

Central Valley Trailer Repair expands as Great Dane of California

Central Valley Trailer Repair expands into Fontana, Calif., as Great Dane of California.

May 29, 2025

Trailer orders plunge 50% in April

Trailer orders fell off a cliff in April, FTR and ACT Research reported Monday, citing volatility stemming from economic policy and uncertainty over the truck freight market as significant headwinds.

May 19, 2025

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Supplier Updates

Great Dane plant keeps up impressive safety streak

Great Dane announced Thursday its Danville, Pa., manufacturing facility has won the 2024 Plant Safety Award from the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association (TTMA).

May 15, 2025

Great Dane Danville Wins 2024 Ttma Plant Safety Award

ACT releases report on Mexican trailer market

ACT Research releases report on Mexico's trailer market.

May 15, 2025

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New product releases

Phillips releases REAR-VU aftermarket kits

Phillips Industries has introduced three aftermarket installation kits for the Phillips REAR-VU Camera, which it calls the transportation industry’s only universally compatible backup camera system designed for truck trailers.

May 13, 2025

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Supplier Updates

Great Dane plant hits production milestone

Great Dane announced Thursday the company’s Elysburg, Pa., manufacturing plant has produced its 25,000th trailer since opening in 2016.

May 8, 2025

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Merritt acquires Magnum Trailer & Equipment

The Merritt family of companies, featuring Merritt Aluminum Products and Merritt Trailers, has acquired Magnum Trailer & Equipment.

May 8, 2025

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Growth strategies

NTDA opens convention registration May 12

NTDA will open registration for its convention, set for the JW Marriott Starr Pass in Arizona, on May 12.

May 7, 2025

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Range Energy, Thermo King partner for installation, service

Range, Thermo King expand partnership to include installation and service.

April 29, 2025

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Wabash, UP.Labs will develop Wabash Venture Labs, startups

Wabash and UP.Labs' have partnered to develop Wabash Venture Lab and two start-ups focused on enhancing configuration workflows and aftermarket parts optimization across Wabash's technology platforms.

April 24, 2025

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Range, ESL Power Systems partner for electric trailer charging solutions

Range Energy and ESL Power Systems are partnering to develop affordable, practical and scalable charging solutions for Range's electric trailers.

April 23, 2025

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Credit Card In Shop

Credit card surcharges here to stay

About a third of all merchants are adding surcharges for customer purchases made with credit cards. And even though customers aren’t happy to see those surcharges, most merchants adding them view them as a long-term solution.

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Mack debuts brand-new Anthem regional haul tractor

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