Trailer orders disappoint in March
According to the latest numbers from FTR, U.S. Trailer net orders for March came in at 13,800 units, down 35% from February and 39% from March 2015. The monthly order activity was the lowest since July 2013, and well below FTR’s expectations. Despite the weak numbers for March, backlogs are down only 6% year-over-year. Dump trailers were the
Thermo King introduces new range of telematics solutions
Thermo King introduced several new products, including telematics solutions for both non-refrigerated and refrigerated portfolio units. As food traceability becomes the new industry standard, all producers, shippers and carriers will expect vital proof-of-compliance data at their fingertips to ensure food is safe and in compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act. Thermo King’s range of telematics solutions for
Trail King debuts new conveyor trailer, blade trailer
Trail King debuted its new Aluminum Hopper Conveyor Trailer at this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show. The company said that the trailer is engineered to perform a variety of applications and variety of settings to help maximize the efficiency and profitability of any farming operation. The stainless steel folding conveyor on the AHTC features 19 ft. of infinite
Kinedyne unveils two new curtain-side trailer systems
Kinedyne LLC has introduced its new Kin-Sider and Kin-Slider systems to the U.S. trucking industry in an announcement at the Mid-America Trucking Show. While the Kin-Sider employs familiar fasteners at the bottom of the curtain side, the Kin-Slider features a new latching approach that enables the curtain to be opened and closed within seconds. In
East Manufacturing debuts integrated Double-L Side-Rail System
East Manufacturing announced its new extruded aluminum side-rail system, which will accommodate a Double-L winch with flat-hook straps for cargo securement. Available on both sides of the East Beast or Beast II flatbed trailer, the flat hook tie downs are interchangeable, allowing torque to be applied evenly to stabilize the load. Each tie-down is movable so it
February trailer orders up 21% from January
FTR reports U.S. Trailer net orders for February at 21,300 units, a 21% increase from January and up 2% year-over-year. The significant improvement in February trailers orders was somewhat better than anticipated considering the sturdy backlogs currently at trailer OEMs, according to FTR. After strong order activity in late 2015, trailer orders for the past
ACT Research finds U.S. trailer orders and production up in March
Trailer net orders rose 26% month-over-month and 3.5% year-over-year according to ACT Research Co.’s most recent State of the Industry report. “Large fleets continue to drive the market, and low cancellations show that orders are firm,” said Frank Maly, ACT’s director of CV transportation analysis and research. “Trailer production was up 4% year-over-year. The industry continues to see a rebound
Wabash National’s all-composite refrigerated trailer hits the road
BASF and Wabash National Corp. have developed the industry’s first all-composite refrigerated trailer with increased thermal efficiency. “The global cold chain market is growing in excess of 15% annually. Building off Wabash National’s vision, BASF identified the best material combination to allow Wabash National to disruptively innovate in this growing space,” said Jim Reddy, the market development
Latest ACT Research report finds U.S. trailer orders down, inventory and build up
According to the most recent “State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers” published by ACT Research Co., U.S. trailer orders were down, inventory and build rates were up, and cancellations were inconsequential. “The front-loading of the fall/winter order season we’ve noted over the past few years continues to impact recent order levels; new and net orders
Wabash National unveils prototype composite refrigerated van
Wabash National Corp. has unveiled its prototype composite refrigerated van, which utilizes its new, proprietary molded structural composite technology. In refrigerated van trailer and truck body applications, the molded structural composite technology provides up to 25% improvement in thermal performance and is up to 20% lighter, compared to conventional designs, while significantly improving puncture and damage resistance,
FTR reports year-over-year decline in January trailer orders
FTR reports U.S. Trailer net orders for January at 17,900 units, a 30% decline from December and 37% below a year ago. Despite this, orders met FTR expectations for a fall off in activity after four consecutive months of strong trailer orders. Much of the decline was due to a lack of dry van orders, which
Wabash National introduces new rear impact guard
Wabash National Corp. introduced a new rear impact guard design option for its 53-ft. dry van trailers at the American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) annual meeting in Nashville, Tenn. The RIG-16 Rear Underride Guard System is engineered to prevent underride in multiple offset, or overlap, impact scenarios, the company said. “Safety is our
