Determining how much trailers really cost
Purchase price is sometimes the only factor buyers consider when evaluating the cost of a heavy-haul trailer. The initial cost, however, can be misleading when considered alone.
Realizing the Future of Smart Trailers
Do you know the locations of all your trailers and what conditions they are in, at all times? The answer for most fleets is no, meaning millions of drivers and pieces of equipment across North America are not fully optimized. A semi-functional fleet is likely to lose money, business, and a competitive edge – something
Watch: Buying used trailers
Throughout last year, the trailer market was hitting record-setting levels, and many fleets found themselves on long waiting lists for new equipment. With that being the case, and with backlogs still fairly substantial, many fleets have turned to used trailers for their equipment needs.
WABCO automatic slack adjuster now standard on Stoughton Trailers
WABCO Holdings has been selected by Stoughton Trailers, LLC to be the standard supplier for automatic slack adjusters effective April 2019.
Haldex air disc brakes now standard on Wabash trailers
Haldex and Wabash National Corp. announced thagt Haldex Air Disc Brakes will now be standard on all Wabash National van trailer configurations where air disc brakes are specified. Wabash will install the Haldex Air Disc Brake on trailers specified to include the disc brake feature. Haldex will continue to supply its Automatic Brake Adjusters and
Watch: How new underride guards make trailers safer
Being part of the transportation industry means putting safety above all else. It is the equipment manufacturer’s job when designing trucks and trailers to minimize the potential for serious consequences to both the truck and the other vehicles on the road in the event of a crash. With that in mind, many trailer manufacturers have
Fighting moisture intrusion in refrigerated trailers
“Moisture intrusion in refrigerated trailers impacts thermal performance through the degradation of insulating foam quality, increases in thermal conductivity and potential weight gain,” says Chris Lee, vice president of engineering at Great Dane Trailers. “Outgassing, in particular, causes moisture intrusion into foam cells, degrading the insulation’s value and leading to as much as a 30%
WABCO launches global modular braking platform for trailers
WABCO Holdings Inc.has announced that it will launch the industry’s first global modular braking platform covering all types of trailers. This development in trailer braking systems design furthers WABCO’s worldwide leadership in intelligent trailer technologies by offering trailer builders and commercial fleets the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of safety and efficiency functions specifically for trailers.
Watch: Buying used trailers? Here’s what to consider
Given that new dry van orders are booked into 2019, buying a used dry van trailer is going to be your best short-term bet in getting new-to-you equipment into your fleet to capitalize on today’s increased freight demand. The first step in the buying-a-used-trailer process is to communicate your application needs and find out how
Buying used trailers: What to look for and ask about
The current freight environment is booming and remains favorable for carriers. New dry van trailer builds, however, are booked nearly through the end of the year, which presents a challenge for growing fleets that want to add hauling equipment to their arsenal. Outside of tightening up your operational efficiency, buying a used dry van trailer