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April 22, 2024
Editor's Note

Dan and Kevin are headed to the TTMA convention in San Antonio this week. Look 'em up!

The new design enables the handling of higher waste capacities while maintaining standard ride height, setting it apart from drop deck tippers.
At the push of a button, Auto Connect couples the pneumatic airlines, electrical lines and the CAN bus or other communication wiring in 7 seconds.
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MAXON introduces the combined might of the GPSLR level ride and the RA side door liftgates in one revolutionary design. See how these Slidelift® designs can enhance your fleet’s performance by visiting us at www.maxonlift.com.

For the trailer industry, weaker fleet revenues are compounded by the power-unit prebuy ahead of the EPA’s implementation of 2027 regulations.
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P.S.I.’s Digital ThermALERT provides all the benefits of traditional ThermALERT, and more! Going digital brings full visibility of wheel-end temperatures in real-time via our TireView LIVE Portal. Schedule a LIVE DEMO NOW!

Trousdale Ventures, UP.Partners, R7, and Yamaha Motor Ventures have invested over $23M in Range Energy's electric trailer production.
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For over 50 years the Ridewell Corporation has led the industry in the design and manufacturing of heavy duty truck and trailer suspensions. We own over 70 patents for exclusive features used by large manufacturers of trucks and trailers.

The annual awards recognize companies with the highest safety standards and practices, who are improving workplace health and safety and preventing injuries.
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Add natural light to trailers effortlessly with the Skylight from TECTRAN®, a favored choice of major trailer fleets in North America. This easy-to-install solution requires no power, allowing ambient light to filter in, enhancing safety and efficiency for loading and unloading. Compatible with both aluminum and composite trailer walls, this innovation, covered by US PAT. 10,773,571, provides a cost-effective means to improve working conditions and streamline operations for fleet managers and drivers alike.

The new facility will house the Wylie operation and include a full plant HVAC, among other advancements.
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For refrigeration trailers, platform trailers & vans. An innovative spirit, high quality lumber, large inventories.

The SEED Program brings structure and transparency to career advancement by defining training, skills, and performance requirements.
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Hydraulic oil tanks are the heart of the application. Having a state-of-the-art solution by your side means performance over time, system efficiency, and value for your investment. We take your application to the next level by working alongside OEMs, body builders, and outfitters on a daily basis. Capacities from 8 to 106 GAL for a wide range of applications, ready for installation. #WETANKYOU

Infrastructure investment firm to merge newly rebranded Transportation Equipment Network with the Canadian subsidiary of TIP Group to consolidate its North American footprint.
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The new CBX AeroBeam line of fixed frame suspensions offers the best in top mount design technology with 23k, 25k and 30k capacity models. When equipped with optional P89 disc brakes, the series provides the lightest weight fixed frame air suspensions available. Its versatility meets most vocational fleet applications. The CBXAN23 model is ideal for tank, platform and bulk transport trailers.

The April issue of Trailer/Body Builders provides complete coverage of both Work Truck Week 2024 and TMC 2024. And as always, our regular columns covering people, product profiles and more.
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When Brandt set out to build the world’s toughest heavy haul trailers, who did we ask to help us? Heavy haul truckers, of course. Who better to tell us what they like (and DON’T) about the tons of trailers out there? The result: lowboys loaded with smart features and built to a much higher standard. (YOURS!) All backed by the best warranty in the business. (Not that you’ll ever need it.)