Trailers

ConMet hub named standard for chassis trailers

“By choosing PreSet Plus, we’re equipping our trailers with the most advanced wheel end technology that offers enhanced efficiency and reduced maintenance,” says James Boucher, materials manager at Cheetah Chassis.

September 19, 2023

ConMet named standard for Cheetah Chassis

Trailer orders showed little change in August

“Demand may be softening, but it’s not gone. The next few months should provide more illumination on the 2024 outlook, as orders move from the current negotiation stage into booked business.”

September 18, 2023

ACT August 2023 trailer orders

Truck, trailer backlogs likely to keep shrinking until 2024 order boards open

Recent market analysis by ACT Research indicates the truck and trailer backlogs are likely to keep falling in the months ahead until 2024 order boards are opened.

August 21, 2023

Class 8 backlog to build ratio for July 2023

New product releases

Trail King introduces new grain hopper

New trailer is made from smooth composite panels with an aerodynamic design.

August 21, 2023

A trail king grain hopper trailer with an American flag and fields painted on it.

Deadline looms for new TRU regulations in California

Starting Dec. 31, TRUs operating in California must be registered and reported.

August 21, 2023

A truck with a refrigerated trailer outside of a warehouse.

Trailer orders fall to 2023 low in July

Preliminary trailer orders of 10,000 units in July were the weakest total of 2023 to date but did show a minor uptick, sequentially, ACT Research announced this week.

August 17, 2023

US Trailer orders in July 2023

Carrier Transicold introduces BlueEdge reseller program

Carrier Transicold has launched the BluEdge Partner Program, a new global reseller partner channel providing unparalleled distribution of its refrigerated container telematics products and services.

August 1, 2023

Alternative power

Electric trailers may get weight allowance and court date

California is taking a closer look at electric trailers, and the U.S. Supreme Court may have to do the same following an emissions ruling that applies only to conventional trailers.

July 27, 2023

Penske's electric freightliner eCascadia and ConMet's electric nMotion reefer trailer

Clouds on horizon for trailer market?

“Conversations with industry stakeholders the past few weeks revealed while they remain relatively optimistic about 2024, there was an acknowledgement of increasingly challenging conditions for customers and dealers,” says ACT Research's Jennifer McNealy.

July 25, 2023

ACT Trailer backlog to build ratio

The Trailblazer Award

Finalists announced for our inaugural Trailblazer Award program

“From the instant we decided to create a program for the trailer dealer channel, I have eagerly awaited the day when we could announce our first group of award finalists. These five dealers do not disappoint,” says TPS Editor Lucas Deal.

July 20, 2023

Trailer orders keep falling

Preliminary trailers in June continued the segment's downturn, totaling 6,300 units (8,000 seasonally adjusted), ACT Research reported this week.

July 19, 2023

ACT June 2023 trailer orders

Early bird registration deadline looms for NTDA Convention

Early-bird registration rate discounts are available through Friday, July 14, for the 2023 National Trailer Dealers Association (NTDA) Convention.

July 13, 2023

Row of white trailers on pier

Trailer orders down again

"Albeit against strong comparisons, demand is softening. In addition to the seasonally-anticipated slowing in orders, we’re starting to see increased and broad-based cancellations," says Jennifer McNealy of ACT Research.

June 15, 2023

May 2023 preliminary trailer orders

Kenworth 100th anniversary trailer sets stops

"Our family relationship with Kenworth goes way back and it was exciting to have them reach out about using the trailer to pay tribute to its 100th anniversary this year," says Chris Koenig.

June 13, 2023

A specially marked Kenworth 100th anniversary 53-foot Great Dane trailer.

Canada's Rush Centres add Beau-Roc to products

"Beau-Rox is renowned for its commitment to excellence, durability and innovation, and we believe that their dump bodies will be a valuable addition to our customers' fleets," says Sean Brady, director of the trailer division at Rush Truck Centres.

June 8, 2023

Trailer OEMs voice concern about 2024 demand

ACT Research announced Monday in its most recent industry trailer status report that OEMs are beginning to express mild concern regarding demand for 2024.

May 22, 2023

Trucks and trailers on roadway

Preliminary trailer orders show another dip in April

ACT Research announced Tuesday April’s preliminary net trailer orders decreased sequentially last month and were lower against longer-term comparisons.

May 16, 2023

ACT April 2023 trailer orders

Trailer orders slip back in March

Trailer orders fell substantially in March, but data firms believe it's possible the dip was the result of an early shift in market seasonality and not a larger weakening of demand.

April 20, 2023

Preliminary trailer orders for March 2023 graph

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North Catholic students participating in the Rosedale program

Industry involvement remains key to solving tech shortage

“My personal view is that college isn’t for everyone. Especially now with the expense and debt load that many students graduate with. The trades provide a cost-effective solution to a rewarding career.”

2011 WorkStar with EGR-only engine

Settlement reached in Canadian Navistar MaxxForce engine class action

Line of trucks on a summer day

'Uncharacteristically large' boost to used truck sales in August

School buses lined up in a parking lot

What's new in school bus technology?

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