A look at new trailer products
TTMA Associates use 240-second time slots to tout benefits of their products TTMA associate members delivered news about their companies’ trailer-related products and services during the TTMA...
View ArticlePhotos: TTMA 2015 photo highlights
FOR those who think they know the schedule at the annual Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association, think again. This year’s event featured an almost day-long meeting before the reception on opening...
View ArticleNew-look TTMA sports expanded program in 2015
With attendance figures up about 16% from 2014, special meetings and programs reflect expanded schedule at truck trailer manufacturer gathering FOR those who think they know the schedule at the annual...
View ArticleDry Vans, Reefers Lead Order Surge in June: ACT
Strong orders for dry vans and reefers boosted June’s total to nearly 27,900 units, a 73% jump over May, according to the most recent State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers published by ACT Research Co....
View ArticleTrailer Orders Grow in July Despite Decline in Dry Vans: ACT
Trailer net orders in July, at more than 20,300 units, declined 27% from the unsustainable 27,900-unit June pace, but still managed to rise 7% on a year-over-year basis despite a drop in the dry-van...
View ArticleMeeting your recall responsibilities
Many final-stage manufacturers believe only the chassis manufacturer is in play, but you are responsible for equipment installed Most people hear about recalls and think about the chassis...
View ArticleMGS Inc’s acquisition of Maxey Companies
Acquisition allowing better service to West Coast customers, expanded manufacturing of long-lifecycle, highly engineered products IF it wasn’t a match made in heaven, then it definitely was a match...
View ArticleStoughton Trailers breathing new life into Barrett Trailers
With Stoughton Trailers resuscitating its former prominence, Barrett Trailers exits bankruptcy and enters into a promising future The company struggled through a series of owners before Barrett...
View ArticlePhotos: MGS Inc merging with Maxey Trailers
Photos of MGS Inc merge with Maxey facilities to better serve West-Coast customers.read more
View ArticlePhotos: Barrett Trailers re-emerges
With Stoughton Trailers resuscitating its former prominence, Barrett Trailers exits bankruptcy and enters into a promising futureread more
View ArticleGHG proposal causes concerns
In the wake of Phase 2 proposal, trailer manufacturers still trying to clarify ramifications and educate NHTSA, EPA on industry While trying to figure out how to respond in the expanded comment...
View ArticleTrailer Orders Top 33,000 in October: ACT
Trailer net orders in October, exceeding 33,000 units, were down 7% from September and 30% on a year-over-year basis. Nevertheless, according to the most recent State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers...
View ArticleHydraulic systems for trucks, trailers
Truck and trailer hydraulics how-to brings up do’s and don’t’s for dumpingread more
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Trailer Output Report
Content Source: Trailer/Body BuildersThe Trailer Output Report tracks the annual production of the largest trailer manufacturers in North America. Obtained by interviewing key managers of each company,...
View ArticleTop-25 Trailer Builders Reach Previous Record of 340,000 Trailers and Chassis
The biggest challenge in 2015 was the precipitous drop in petroleum prices, which affected most the builders of tank trailers, pneumatic dry bulk trailers, lowboys and heavy haulers. Howeverread more
View Article2015 Trailer Production Figures Table
This is part of the North American Trailer Output Report published each year in the February issue.read more
View ArticleYou can’t always get what you want (and you can’t always believe what you get)
Trailer/Body Builders April 2016 editorial Regulations that have been hitting our industry in recent years, but it sure seems like more people than ever want to know how regulators are calculating the...
View ArticleWhat’s happening in the trailer market?
ACT Research seminar looks at trends for trailers and trucks— and the customers who buy them ACT Research addressed trends, opportunities, and challenges facing North America’s truck and trailer...
View ArticleHeavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue
Content Source: Trailer/Body BuildersInvolved in the aftermarket parts business? Check out our collection of presentations from the annual Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue, held annually in January.We...
View ArticleWestern European Trailer Market Projected to See 9% Growth in 2016
The trailer market in western Europe has gotten off to a strong start in 2016 and is forecast up 9.3% in the first half and 9.2% for the year as a whole, according to consulting group CLEAR.read more
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