U.S. trailer orders in July roared ahead compared with a year earlier but slumped compared with earlier months this year, ACT Research reported, citing trailer makers’ final data.
August 19, 2022Business, Equipment
July Trailer Orders Blow Past 2021’s Low; 2023 Orders Awaken
Business, Equipment
Atlantic Great Dane President Acquires Dealership
Atlantic Great Dane announced Gene Masteller acquired the company after serving there for more than 30 years, most recently as president.
August 17, 2022Business, Technology
Transform Your Trailer Assets and Save Time and Money
The Bennett Family of Companies improved its trailer tracking ability by ditching battery-operated devices for SkyBitz’s solar-powered, real-time tracking platform. And saved $1000 per week in labor costs! Discover how in this success story.  Get Your Copy Now!Â
May 1, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment, Perspective
Perspective: Optimizing Trailer Management
Many technologies exist to help fleets monitor cargo in their trailers, but carriers must be mindful of how the cargo itself — including what it’s made of — might impact the effectiveness of their tracking systems, especially if they look to make a change. Better trailer management can also improve drivers’ job satisfaction by mitigating issues they sometimes face in detention time and finding empty trailers.
April 25, 2022Business, Equipment
March Trailer Orders Surge to Nearly 38,000
March U.S. trailer orders surged to nearly 38,000 amid some supply chain relief — to the highest level since December 2020, ACT Research reported.
April 13, 2022Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous, Perspective
Perspective: Supporting Operations With Trailer Intelligence
Automated truck companies make for popular industry conversation, but with great automated truck power comes great trailer responsibility. When exploring automated solutions, fleets must ensure their trailers get technological attention as well.
November 29, 2021Technology, Equipment, Safety
Why Trailer Telematics is Critical for Trailer Utilization and Safety
Program Aired: October 7, 2021. Join us for this webinar to learn how to leverage trailer telematics and sensors to gain greater visibility and control to help avoid catastrophic trailer-involved incidents, improve safety, reduce maintenance costs and maximize operational efficiency.
October 7, 2021Business, Technology, Equipment
Fleets Find Many Ways to Harness Trailer Tracking Data
As more trucking companies invest in trailer tracking systems, they are utilizing this technology in numerous ways.
September 10, 2021Business, Equipment
Crossroads Trailer Acquires Northcutt
Great Dane dealership Crossroads Trailer announced it acquired Northcutt, a trailer sales-and-service operation in Wichita, and Garden City, Kan., that was founded in 1965.
July 7, 2021Business, Logistics
Trailer Optimization in a Reopening Economy
Program Aired: June 17, 2021. As our economy reopens, trailer orders are at unusually high volumes. When freight demand outpaces your operations, it’s difficult to meet deadlines and keep customers happy. Hear directly from a leading carrier and trailer leasing company about how they are staying prepared to maximize trailer utilization and maintain a high level of customer service.
June 17, 2021