Trailer orders fall in September
According to FTR, final September net trailer orders came in at 11,800 units, down 16% month-over-month and -66% year-over-year. Dry van orders fell even further than overall trailer orders, -43% m/m and -80% y/y. In spite of falling trailer orders, build for September was up 10% per day over August. The lower than expected orders and
August trailer orders up month-over-month, down year-over-year
Final August net trailer orders came in at 14,000 units, up 48% from July, according to FTR’s numbers. While August trailer orders improved month-over-month, they were down 48% year-over-year. Order activity was moderately above expectations, as dry van orders and flatbeds rebounded from a weak July. Orders have totaled 250,000 units over the past twelve
Bolt Locks releases fifth wheel king pin locking system
Bolt Locks is unveiling a new Fifth Wheel King Pin Locking System, which works in conjunction with Bolt’s 5/8-in. Receiver Lock, which is sold separately, to prevent fifth wheel trailer theft. Bolt’s King Pin Locking System features a U-shaped black powder coated hardened steel collar that wraps around the Fifth Wheel King Pin and attaches to
Oliver Rubber Co. introduces new regional/long-haul trailer retread
Retread company Oliver Rubber Co. LLC has announced the launch of the ORCO HS Trailer, a trailer-position retread for regional and long-haul applications. “The ORCO HS Trailer delivers a cost-efficient solution for single- and tandem-axle trailers in this new, modern Oliver product,” said Adam Murphy, vice president of marketing for Michelin Americas Truck Tires. “It provides a
Bendix releases air disc brake designed for trailers
Bendix has announced the release of the ADB22X-LT air disc brake designed specifically for trailers. Bendix unveiled the ADB22X-LT in conjunction with Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co., the first builder to offer the new brake. “In the decade since Bendix introduced the first air disc brake to the North American commercial vehicle market, we’ve had many customers
Doonan releases V-channel trough flatbed coil haul trailer
Doonan Specialized Trailer LLC has designed and manufactured a new ‘Series 2’ V-channel trough flatbed coil haul trailer for special loading applications, where coils cannot be transferred into and from a recessed trailer well, but still require safe securement on the flatbed. The 44 ft. by 96 in., 110,000 GVWR, all-steel, tri-axle trailer with bulkhead, cradles 3- to 7-ft. diameter
US Xpress includes Phillips Uptime premium trailer package on 1,700 new trailers
US Xpress will add the Phillips Uptime Premium Trailer Package of components from Phillips Industries on 1,700 new trailers. “US Xpress has a core obligation to our customers to deliver their products when we promise,” explained Gerry Mead, senior vice president of maintenance at US Xpress. “We are continuously looking for ways that enhance our
Talbert highlights 55CC lowbed trailer
Talbert Manufacturing highlights its 55CC close-coupled lowbed trailer, which features a low deck height, high capacity rating and a removable gooseneck, allowing safe and easy loading of oversized equipment, including excavators and dozers. Talbert has manufactured this trailer for more than a decade. Features of the 55CC close-coupled lowbed trailer include the following, as described by
XL Specialized Trailers introduces Power Tail trailer
XL Specialized Trailers has introduced the XL 80 Power Tail trailer. The trailer features a hydraulic fold-under flip tail ramp for quick loading and unloading of hard-to-load equipment, which, according to the company, makes it ideal for transporting medium-duty construction equipment. With a load angle of 10 degrees, the hydraulic tail is equipped to easily handle
July trailer orders come in below expectations
FTR reports that final July trailer orders were below expectations at 9,500 units, which is 20% below June and -55% year-over-year. Dry van orders were particularly weak, with other trailer segments experiencing noticeable order declines as well. Orders have totaled 260,000 units over the past twelve months. Backlogs fell another 9% and are now 21%
Top trailer spec’ing tips: Reducing weight, increasing efficiency
The trailer is a key component to trucking’s total operational efficiency. It deserves as much consideration as the tractor when it comes to spec’ing and buying. While the trailer’s outward appearance hasn’t changed drastically in recent years, save for the addition of aerodynamic devices, the materials and option have evolved to meet narrow fleet margins
Securing loads using winches
Continuing on the road to load security, Scott Frasier, national accounts manager for Kinedyne LLC, sounded off on the topic of securing loads using winches. “When a customer is spec’ing a trailer with winches, he or she is looking at a variety of attributes to make the decision,” he said. “Winches provide a method for
