Great Dane debuts smart trailer concept
Great Dane has introduced a new smart trailer concept that the company says will keep drivers and fleet managers informed about basic pre-trip inspection checks and alert notifications while on the road. The data monitored includes tire inflation, weight distribution, door sensors, lights, GPS location and more. Data from this system can be received through
WABCO introduces trailer aerodynamic products
WABCO Holdings Inc. has announced the North American premiere of OptiFlow AutoTail and Tail, two new aerodynamic products for trailers. The first aerodynamic tail in the U.S. to feature automatic deployment and retraction, WABCO’s OptiFlow AutoTail is also the first product to earn EPA SmartWay verification from the Canadian government’s National Research Council, the company
Truck-Lite unveils Road Ready trailer tracking system
Truck-Lite has announced its first foray into the telematics market with the release of its Road Ready trailer tracking system. The Road Ready system creates a “smart” trailer with its solar-powered Master Control Unit (MCU). Using military-grade solar power technology and a 10-year, quick-charging battery , the MCU continually monitors and cellularly transmits crucial data from
Stoughton Trailers introduces new dry van features
Stoughton Trailers has introduced new design features for its Z-Plate and Aluminum Sheet and Post Trailers. According to the company, these new dry van components were designed to reduce maintenance, improve durability, increase interior space and to be common or standard so they are interchangeable between the Z-Plate and the Aluminum Sheet & Post. The new features include
FlowBelow unveils new tractor, trailer aerodynamic products
FlowBelow Aero Inc., manufacturer of tractor-mounted aerodynamic products, announced two new technologies to complement the company’s current Tractor AeroKit device. First, the tractor-mounted AeroFender is a patented aerodynamic replacement for standard (non-aerodynamic) quarter fenders. The device is installed in front of the forward-most drive wheels of single-axle and tandem-axle tractors and helps to direct airflow
SAF-Holland introduces SAF CBX23 AeroBeam fixed frame air suspension system
SAF-Holland introduced the next model in its lightweight SAF CBX AeroBeam series, the CBX23 AeroBeam fixed frame air suspension. The SAF CBX23 AeroBeam fixed frame suspension has a base weight of 465 lbs., 45 lbs. lighter overall than the previous generation CBX23 and 25 lbs. per axle lighter then the nearest competitive fixed frame air suspension, SAF-Holland said. Per Greenhouse
January trailer orders up substantially over last year
According to trucking data aggregators, January trailer orders, while down slightly compared to December, experienced a significant year-over-year jump. ACT Research Co. had the numbers up 92% year-over-year but down 6% month-over-month. “While 2017 order season timing has lagged, recent order activity indicates a substantive, positive change in fleet confidence,” said Frank Maly, ACT’s director of CV transportation
What to ask potential trailer telematics providers
FE polled its panel of telematics industry experts for a rundown of what fleet managers need to be asking potential trailer telematics providers. Be sure to add a few of these to your list of questions when you’re shopping around. How long has the supplier been in the business of providing trailer-tracking solutions? Make sure you aren’t
Tracking trailers: The latest in trailer telematics
Telematics talks usually center on tractors, but there’s a wide digital world of trailer telematics offerings that offer a deep well of data and robust analytical options to keep your trailers in check. “You can’t manage what you don’t measure,” said Scott Sutarik, OEM and business development manager for Geotab, which offers IOX-BT, a Bluetooth
Ridewell Suspensions approves Bendix trailer-specific air disc brakes
Ridewell Suspensions has approved the Bendix ADB22X-LT air disc brake, engineered specifically for trailers, for use with its 5- and 5.75-in. trailer axles. With up to a 23,000-lb. brake rating and a virtual absence of brake fade or degradation of stopping power, the ADB22X-LT offers a braking solution capable of meeting a wide range of
Transfer Flow introduces in-bed auxiliary fuel tank system for full-size trucks
Transfer Flow introduces its new 40-gal. in-bed auxiliary fuel tank system. According to the company, the 40-gal. fuel tank is compatible with almost any full-size diesel truck, including half ton pickups, trucks with utility beds, RamBox equipped trucks, or those with a factory installed fifth wheel prep package; and because of its low height, it also fits under
Webb Wheel introduces brake drum for trailers
Webb Wheel Products Inc. has introduced a new brake drum optimized for use in trailer applications. The Webb 66764F brake drum with patented Webb CRT (Cool Running Technology) vents was engineered specifically for 20K trailer axles, the company said. Today, many trailers are running with side skirts that improve aerodynamics; however, OTR road data suggests that
