Optronics develops new MCL16 LED marker/clearance lights
Optronics International has introduced its new 1 1/4-in. MCL16 LED marker/clearance light to the market. Nebraska-based trailer builder Timpte, Inc. will be the first to use the new light on its dry bulk commodity trailers, and Optronics lighting will now come standard across the board on all Timpte trailers, including the 2022 Super Hopper model
Lighting tips to prepare for International Roadcheck
One area of focus for this year’s International Roadcheck, which takes place May 4-6, is vehicle lighting, as this category accounted for significant violations in 2020, according to Grote Industries. “Implementing a schedule of thorough, pre-trip inspections will go a long way toward cutting down on violations of all kinds, including lighting,” said Alicia Jones,
SAF-Holland unveils CBXA AeroBeam fixed frame air suspension series
During a virtual press conference, SAF-Holland announced the introduction of its CBXA AeroBeam Series of fixed frame suspensions, a lineup of four lighter-weight, top-mount trailer air suspensions. The CBXA AeroBeam Series is a lightweight line of fixed frame air suspensions, and includes 23K, 25K, and 30K pound capacity models. The AeroBeam design features the optimal
TrailerDecking.com expands laminated truck flooring for truck body, dry van applications
TrailerDecking.com has expanded its inventory of Apitong laminated truck flooring products and accessories to accommodate the growing maintenance, repair and installation needs of the dry van and truck body industries. Imported from Southeast Asia and typically made from a mix of medium-to-medium-high-density wood species, the company says its mixed Malaysian hardwood is now available in
U.S. net trailer orders gain M/M, show triple-digit growth Y/Y, ACT reports
March net U.S. trailer orders of 29,910 units grew more than 13% from the previous month and rose more than 252% compared to March of 2020, ACT Research says. Before accounting for cancellations, new orders of 33,400 units were up 18% versus February and 136% better than the previous March, according ACT’s latest numbers. “After
Utility makes ConMet Preset Plus standard on all trailers
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. has made ConMet Preset Plus wheel end hubs the standard base specification on all Utility trailer models. The company says ConMet Preset Plus features: an optimized bearing spacer; long-life bearings engineered to withstand demanding operating conditions; an integrated spindle nut; precision machined casting; extended life seals; ABS tone ring; magnetic fill
March preliminary trailer orders of 29,500 12% better than February
Preliminary reports from trailer OEMs indicate that 29,500 new trailer orders were booked in March. That was 12% better than February and more than triple the volume seen last year, when COVID-driven pressures began to meaningfully impact the market, ACT Research says. Final March volume will be available later this month. This preliminary market estimate
Crossroads Trailer Sales & Service joins HDA Truck Pride
HDA Truck Pride has expanded membership into the midwest with the addition of three Crossroads Trailer Sales and Service locations. With locations in Albert Lea, Minnesota; Hudson, Colorado; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Crossroads Trailer bolsters HDA Truck Pride’s parts distribution and service footprint, the company says. Crossroads Trailer provides parts and service to all-makes
Great Dane releases FleetPulseGO for used trailers
Great Dane recently launched FleetPulseGO, a GPS-only solution for pre-owned trailers that uses the FleetPulse trailer telematics platform and complements its FleetPulsePRO integrated smart trailer. The FleetPulseGO 4G LTE device offers fleets the ability to receive tracking and utilization data for their entire trailer fleet in one data stream and access it via a single
FMCSA proposes rear impact guards be checked during annual inspections
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently proposed to include the rear impact guard on the list of items that need to be examined during a commercial vehicle’s annual inspection. Despite being a requirement on most commercial vehicles since the 1950s, rear impact guards are not yet required to be checked during an annual
ACT Research: U.S. trailer net orders dip in February, but are strong Y/Y
February net U.S. trailer orders of 26,414 units fell nearly 16% from the previous month, but rose almost 88% compared to February of 2020, according to ACT Research. Before accounting for cancellations, new orders of 28,300 units were down 14% versus January, but 74% better than the previous February, ACT adds. “Although it seems many
Fontaine Heavy-Haul produces new Workhorse 55PVR for road paving industry
Fontaine Heavy-Haul has released a new trailer for the road construction industry: the new Fontaine Workhorse 55PVR. This trailer features a low front approach angle that the company says is ideal for ground-hugging pavers and a removable center bogie section to accommodate excavators. The Fontaine Workhorse 55PVR is designed specifically for road builders. “The low
