Aurora Parts & Accessories, Prime Transport Solutions partner

Aurora Parts & Accessories, Prime Transport Solutions partner to distribute pneumatic trailer landing gear

Aurora Parts and Prime Transport Solutions (PTS) have partnered to distribute the PTS50 trailer pneumatic landing gear in North and South America. According to the distributors, the PTS50’s benefits include risks reduction, enhanced safety of drivers, reduction of work compensation claims, idling reduction time, maintenance cost reduction, lighter weight, recruiting/retention of quality drivers, operational efficiency and superior performance.

“Aurora Parts is known in the trailer industry for embracing new and innovative technology. The PTS50 and its attention to safety and strength, along with the time and cost savings makes this partnership instrumental in driving the industry forward. The potential life cycle savings for the pneumatic landing gear is indeed a game changer,” said Shelley Sheagley, vice president of marketing at Aurora Parts.

“We are excited to partner with Aurora in this venture. The PTS50 has proved itself. PTS50 is also in the running for additional awards in 2015 in both North America as well as Europe. With the help of Aurora, PTS50 will be readily available through the Americas. PTS50 is now poised to make a positive impact for sophisticated fleet operators,” said Simon E. Bois, executive vice president and general manager of North America PTS.

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