Trailers on the Road to Becoming Smart Partners in Freight Hauls
A new report from the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations said technology can help improve trailer utilization and help trailers become “full partners” with tractors in moving freight more efficiently.
Phillips Connect Hires Jon Morrison as Executive Consultant
Smart-trailer product developer Phillips Connect announced that former Wabco Americas president Jon Morrison will serve as a strategic executive to the company as it looks to increase its market share in trailer connectivity and support a future with autonomous vehicles.
Trail King Expands Dealer Network
Trailer manufacturer Trail King Industries announced the addition of two new dealers to its network.
March 16, 2021ATRG Expands Meisler Trailer Brand in St. Louis
American Trailer Rental Group, a rental fleet approaching 16,000 units, announced the expansion of its Meisler Trailer Rental brand to the greater St. Louis market.
February 19, 2021E-Smart Targets Better Tractor-Trailer Connectivity
Trucking technology supplier E-Smart, which offers capabilities such as adaptive speed control and load-based power management, also is pursuing opportunities to connect truck and trailer data.
Trailer-Sharing Startup vHub Expands Marketplace
Digital trailer-sharing company vHub has been expanding its collaborative marketplace since introducing the service in the United States earlier this year.
September Trailer Orders Surge Past 50,000
U.S. trailer orders in September went through the roof — preliminarily clearing 50,000 — to reach the third-highest monthly total ever, analysts said.
Technology Used to Strengthen Truck and Trailer Inspection Procedures
Given the importance of pre- and post-trip inspections, many fleets have implemented technology to guarantee drivers are conducting them properly and to transmit the findings early.
August Trailer Orders Trumpet Better Days, Rise 150%
U.S. trailer orders in August topped 27,000 as they rose 150% year-over-year, ACT Research reported.
Intelligent Trailer Technology Advances
Imagine that a half-loaded trailer sitting in a yard for five days could tell you that its right front outside tire had low air pressure. For a trailer equipped with telematics technology capable of powering itself untethered to a tractor, such a scenario is not only possible, but doable.