Wabash National acquires Supreme Industries
Trailer manufacturer Wabash National Corp. and truck body manufacturer Supreme Industries, Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement under which Wabash National would acquire all of the outstanding shares of Supreme in a cash tender offer for $21 per share, which represents an equity value of $364 million and an enterprise value of $342 million. The offer has been unanimously approved by
Wabash National’s SuperTruck trailer technology reduces weight, improves aerodynamics
Wabash National Corp., participating in the Department of Energy’s SuperTruck program, has developed a trailer that reduced drag coefficient by more than 30%. The SuperTruck program, a five-year research and development initiative, focused on improving freight efficiency (the amount of freight hauled per gallon of fuel used) by 50% compared to 2009 base model heavy-duty
Wabash National adds to its Cold Chain refrigerated van trailer launch program
Wabash National Corp. has announced a commitment from Leonard’s Express fleet to join the Wabash’s launch program for its Cold Chain Series refrigerated van trailer made with molded structural composites. Leonard’s Express joins Werner Enterprises, K&B Transportation and Combined Transport—with dealers Regional International, TEC Equipment and Wick’s Truck Trailers—in the launch program. “The launch program
Wabash National renews agreement with Maxion Wheels
Maxion Wheels has been chosen again by trailer manufacturer Wabash National Corp. as the standard position steel wheel supplier for its full line of high-performance commercial trailer products, including dry and refrigerated van trailers, platform trailers and tank trailers. This is the third consecutive long-term agreement between Wabash and Maxion. “Maxion Wheels has earned its position as our preferred
Wabash National’s all-composite refrigerated trailer hits the road
BASF and Wabash National Corp. have developed the industry’s first all-composite refrigerated trailer with increased thermal efficiency. “The global cold chain market is growing in excess of 15% annually. Building off Wabash National’s vision, BASF identified the best material combination to allow Wabash National to disruptively innovate in this growing space,” said Jim Reddy, the market development
Wabash National unveils prototype composite refrigerated van
Wabash National Corp. has unveiled its prototype composite refrigerated van, which utilizes its new, proprietary molded structural composite technology. In refrigerated van trailer and truck body applications, the molded structural composite technology provides up to 25% improvement in thermal performance and is up to 20% lighter, compared to conventional designs, while significantly improving puncture and damage resistance,
Wabash National introduces new rear impact guard
Wabash National Corp. introduced a new rear impact guard design option for its 53-ft. dry van trailers at the American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) annual meeting in Nashville, Tenn. The RIG-16 Rear Underride Guard System is engineered to prevent underride in multiple offset, or overlap, impact scenarios, the company said. “Safety is our
Wabash National introduces AeroFin XL tail device
Wabash National Corp. has expanded its trailer aerodynamic solutions product line with its fifth device designed to significantly improve trailer aerodynamics and fuel economy: the AeroFin XL tail device. The AeroFin XL directs airflow across the rear of the trailer to reduce aerodynamic drag. The device deploys and retracts automatically with swing door operation, requiring no
New choices: Wabash National rolls out new truck body lineup
During the International Food service Distributors Association (IFDA) Distribution Solutions Conference in late October, a new player entered the market for Class 6 and 7 truck bodies. While hardly new to the industry, this will be Wabash National Corp.’s first line of dry and refrigerated truck bodies based on the technologies it employs in its
Wabash National introduces dry, refrigerated truck body line
Wabash National Corp. has announced that it will introduce its first line of high-performance dry and refrigerated truck bodies. The truck bodies are designed to reduce fleets’ maintenance costs, enhance productivity and maximize the life of equipment. “We’re very conscious of a shift happening in the trucking industry fueled by re-urbanization and e-commerce trends. Our mission
