Buying used trailers: Flatbeds, unique trailer applications
Adding a used vocational trailer such as a flatbed, drop deck or dump trailers to your fleet requires different considerations compared with dry vans. “The most important thing for fleet managers is that they take the time required to do the due diligence when purchasing any piece of used equipment,” stressed Mark Sabol, director of
Buying used trailers: Focus on trailer flooring
Taking a close look at the condition of the trailer floor should be one of your top must-do line items when buying a used trailer. “It will tell the potential owner about how the trailer was used and maintained,” said John Carr, vice president of sales and marketing for Havco Wood Products. “Important factors are
XL Specialized Trailers introduces BladeMate flip extension for hauling wind turbine blades
XL Specialized Trailers has introduced the BladeMate flip extension, which was made specifically to accommodate trailers hauling longer wind turbine blades. XL’s 27-ft. long Flip Extension can be added to the rear of XL’s BladeMate trailer, or any blade-hauling trailer. The final trailer length will depend on what model the flip extension is paired with.
Meritor Tire Inflation System now standard on Vanguard dry van, CIMC reefer trailers
Meritor has announced that the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS) with ThermAlert is a standard/preferred option on Vanguard dry van and CIMC reefer trailers. MTIS automatically and immediately provides air pressure to any trailer tire should the pressure fall below the desired setting. In addition, Meritor offers the ThermAlert wheel-end heat sensing technology as standard
Maxxima introduces two LED STT/BU strip lights for trucks and trailers
Maxxima has introduced two sizes—48- and 60-in. lengths—of flexible hybrid auxiliary stop-turn-tail/backup LED strip lights for trucks, trailers, buses, and other vehicles. The two combo STT/BU strip lights can be applied to the rear of any vehicle to produce bright white and red lighting for increased visibility during braking, turning, backing up and whenever the
FlowBelow tractor, trailer aerodynamic solutions now available at International, Strick Trailers
FlowBelow Aero Inc., a Tier 1 supplier of tractor-mounted aerodynamic products, made two announcements during the 2018 Technology and Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibit taking place this week in Atlanta. First, FlowBelow stated that its Quick-Release wheel covers and tractor AeroKit system will be offered as optional equipment on all International LT
Changing for the better: How trailers are becoming 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
Truck-Lite 99 Series wiring harness now standard on East flatbed trailers
East Manufacturing has announced that the Truck-Lite 99 Series wiring harness will be standard on all new East BST, BST II, MMX and Narrow Neck flatbed trailers, starting Feb. 1. The Truck-Lite 99 Series has been designed as a closed system by integrating a molded plug with two sealing surfaces, rather than just one. This
DuraBrake offers air disc brakes program for trucks and trailers
DuraBrake (formerly Durametal) introduces a new all-makes air disc brake program for heavy-duty trucks and trailers. “With Air Disc Brake (ADB) systems being specified on 20-25% of new vehicles, and vehicles starting to come off warranties, now is the time when these parts are going to start increasing in the aftermarket,” says Shaun Shroff, president
Truck-Lite Road Ready system now available on Wabash trailers
Truck-Lite’s Road Ready system is now available on Wabash National dry and refrigerated van trailers. The Road Ready trailer monitoring and communication system creates a “smart” trailer with its solar-powered Master Control Unit (MCU). With its military-grade solar panel and 10-year, quick-charging battery, the MCU continually monitors and transmits important data from customizable Road Ready
