Wabash National partners with eNow, Carrier Transicold to deliver zero-emission reefer trailers
The Wabash National MSC refrigerated trailer with solar-electric TRU is now commercially available as a road-ready solution, the company announced. Wabash partnered with eNow and Carrier Transicold to offer this eco-friendly refrigerated haul, which was first shown as a zero-emission trailer at the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) meeting in February.
XTRA Lease adds 4,000 new trailers in 2020
New trailers are coming off production now for XTRA Lease, which has ordered approximately 4,000 new trailers for 2020. With the industry and economy suffering an unrivaled dip due to COVID-19, XTRA Lease is still adding a mix of dry vans and reefers to its fleet, the company says. New trailers will arrive at each
Strick Trailers upgrades its lining system
Strick Trailers will be enhancing its VT100 plywood panel vans with vertically installed DymondPly lining composite panels made by Ridge Corp., as the standard lining system of choice for this trailer series. Strick’s VT100 dry vans are 100 in. from post face to post face with lining vertically installed to utilize logistic posts for versatile
East customizes rendering trailers for specific applications
East Manufacturing has announced that it now customizes rendering trailers to meet the specific needs of an application. Rendering trailers are used to haul meat and poultry byproducts that are inedible by people. Rendering reclaims about 99% of the unwanted meat, bone and fat, and transforms it into ingredients for products that include soaps, paints,
Tractors and trailers: How does suspension maintenance differ?
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Michelin introduces light maintenance program for trailers
Michelin Mechanical Care, a new program that outsources scheduled light mechanical maintenance for trailers, was introduced by the company’s Services Division at TMC 2020. Michelin Mechanical Care is powered by Decisiv’s Service Relationship Management (SRM) technology. Leveraging the Michelin Commercial Service Network, the offer coordinates trailer light mechanical service needs through a network of technicians who, according
WABCO launches intelligent anti-lock braking system for trailers
WABCO Holdings Inc. has introduced the Intelligent Anti-Lock Braking System, iABS, its anti-lock braking system for commercial trailers.
Stoughton Trailers receives Flowers Family Foundation’s Wisconsin Business Achievement Award
The Flowers Family Foundation presented its sixth annual Wisconsin Business Achievement Award to Stoughton Trailers, LLC. The award recognizes the Stoughton, Wis. manufacturer of over-the-road semitrailers for its positive influence on the state economy.
Mesilla Valley Transportation equips trailers with FlowBelow AeroSliders
Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT) is equipping all new trailers with the FlowBelow Trailer AeroSlider system, the company recently announced.
Stoughton Trailers adds Pace Transportation to dealer network
Stoughton Trailers has signed Pace Transportation, bringing 40 years of sales and leasing expertise to to its dealer network.
