Decarbonizing trailers? New technology couples with sustainability
Lighter-weight builds, improved thermal performance are driving sustainability efforts in the trailer segment.
Thermo King’s electric transport refrigeration unit for trailers completes trial with Meijer
To date, Thermo King’s single-temperature electric trailer has logged nearly 4,000 hours of customer trials.
Trane Technologies approves HVO fuel for Thermo King refrigerated trucks and trailers
Trane Technologies approved HVO fossil-free fuel as an alternative to diesel for its Thermo King cold chain solutions.
Trail King updates material-hauling trailers
Trail King unveiled the latest updates to its Steel Side Dump and Bottom Dump trailers at CONEXPO.
XL Specialized Trailers launches new construction trailer
The low-profile gooseneck design provides weight savings and versatility, the company says.
Controller Area Network: CAN for trailers explained
CAN you explain how the network works on trailers? After this story you can.
Trailers have gotten smarter, but have fleets?
Where we’re at with trailer telematics.
Smart trailers: Why they’re worth it
Fleet managers have a truck ton of data coming at them, and with the evolving smart trailer landscape, there’s even more on the horizon. Trailer components like embedded tire sensors, ABS sensors and cargo sensors (to name a few) can provide fleets with actionable analytics to make smarter decisions. Of course, this means investing both
Bendix talks trailers and safer roads ahead
Safer roads ahead require safer trailers behind. “Trailers continue to evolve to be much more than boxes on wheels, from road-tested and fleet-proven technologies like antilock braking systems (ABS) and stability to connectivity, telematics, and tomorrow’s electronic braking capabilities,” said Jon Intagliata, director, product group–trailer control, Bendix. “They’re an integral factor in fleet and driver safety
Cox Automotive acquires Trudell, parent company of Trudell Trailers and Northeast Great Dane
Cox Automotive announced the acquisition of Trudell, expanding its offering within the medium and heavy-duty fleet parts and service, as well as adding direct parts sales and semi-trailer sales to the Cox Automotive Mobility Fleet Services portfolio. The acquisition represents an entry into a new adjacency for Cox Automotive Mobility Fleet Services that complements its
