Trailer orders end 2016 on a strong note
Commercial vehicle trailer orders closed 2016 on a solid note, as December dry van orders were up 26% year-over-year, with reefer orders up almost 140% over 2015, according to the latest data from ACT Research Co. Despite that solid y/y performance, both new and net orders were down 5% from the previous month. Additionally, the
Jost International introduces fifth wheel with sensor coupling system
Jost International has introduced the JSK37USK series air-release fifth wheel with a sensor coupling system that allows the driver to confirm that the fifth wheel is properly and safely coupled from inside the cab. The JSK37USK’s sensor coupling system contains dual sensors. The first sensor verifies that the kingpin is in the lock position and the
Talbert Manufacturing highlights 65FG oil field trailer
Talbert Manufacturing highlights its 65FG Oil Field trailer line. According to Talbert, the 65FG was manufactured to stand up to the demanding schedule and rough terrain of the oil fields. Features highlighted by the company include a high-arch profile that provides enough space to prevent contact between the tractor and the bottom of the gooseneck; extra welds
Trailer orders surge in November
According to the numbers from ACT Research Co., new and net trailer orders surged in November, climbing 71% month-over-month—a growth driven mostly by dry van sales. “Dry vans were nearly equivalent to year-ago levels,” said Frank Maly, ACT’s director of commercial vehicle transportation analysis and research at ACT. “Even with that surge, total trailer orders
Rockland Flooring receives patent for Defender Composite Flooring
Rockland Flooring has been granted a United States patent for the production of wood flooring with reinforced thermoplastic underlay, which the company markets as Defender Composite Flooring. The patented method produces a reinforced truck trailer or container floor using a laminated wood component with a water impermeable fiber-reinforced thermoplastic underlay adhered to the bottom surface of the
Trailer orders beat expectations
FTR reports that final November net trailer orders came in at 35,800 units, beating FTR’s expectations by a wide margin. November orders were plus 78% month-over-month but 8% below last year; however, November 2015 trailer orders were exceedingly strong. Dry van orders lead the way in November, with particularly robust order intake. Trailer orders have
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
Great Dane adds two new features for Freedom XP flatbed trailers
Great Dane now features the JOST AX150 Alumilight landing gear and a new sliding suspension option on its Freedom XP all-aluminum flatbed trailers. The JOST AX150 Alumilight landing gear is an aluminum hybrid series built for a maximum static load rating of 160,000 lbs. and a rated lift capacity of 55,000 lbs. An all-aluminum extruded upper
Hauling innovation: Wabash National stays focused on advancing trailer technologies
Advanced aerodynamics. Lighter weight construction materials. Increased efficiency. You expect those descriptions to fit the latest and greatest tractors, but what we’re actually describing are the latest trailer advancements offered by Wabash National this past year. Skeptics who would say that the rolling white boxes attached to tractors haven’t changed much in the past several
October trailer orders up month-over-month, down year-over-year
According to FTR data, final October net trailer orders came in at 20,200 units, up 72% month-over-month but down 38% year-over-year—meeting FTR’s expectations. Although dry van orders in October were the highest in ten months, they were significantly below the robust numbers that came in during the same month in 2015. Backlogs dipped 3% and
SAF-Holland introduces fifth wheel system with auto lighting to ensure proper coupling
SAF-Holland has introduced ELI-te, a new automatic lighting system to help drivers consistently ensure a proper coupling on their fifth wheel. The Electronic Lock Indicator technology-enhanced ELI-te Fifth Wheel Coupling Assistant is available as an integrated option on the Holland FW35 series fifth wheels. According to SAF-Holland, the ELI-te fifth wheel was designed to assist drivers
Stemco introduces TrailerTail Covered
Stemco has introduced TrailerTail Covered, a rear trailer fairing that the company says is designed to increase driver usage, fuel efficiency and return on investment. The TrailerTail Covered fairing features side panels that cover the lockrod handles on most trailer styles, requiring operators to deploy the TrailerTail fairing in order to open or close the trailer’s
