| | | | | | | We've posted the Trailer Output Report online, so if you're reading this newsletter on Monday, you have access without having to sign in. Tomorrow it becomes a Members Only item (free, but you might need to register). The online version includes some additional OEM exec commentary that the magazine didn't have enough space for.
Otherwise, look for Jason and Kevin at Work Truck Week in Indy. See you there. |
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| | | | | | | Despite market headwinds, some OEMs expanded product lines and optimized operations, positioning themselves for a potential rebound in trailer demand as industry conditions stabilize into 2026. |
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| | | | | | Sponsored | | Designed for the demands of tire service, the new Maxon MLA liftgate delivers heavy-duty performance with 1,600- or 2,000-lb capacities and a geometry that lets large tires clear with ease. The MLA comes with a galvanized finish, greaseable pivots for simplified maintenance, plus a variety of ramp and tire-rack options. |
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| | | | | | The $8.9 million investment will be directed toward significant facility upgrades, the acquisition of new machinery, and the integration of advanced automation technologies. |
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| | | | | | Sponsored | | The SeeLeveL Octane™ model 812 is the ultimate multi-compartment monitoring system, delivering precise liquid level, volume, and temperature readings across up to six compartments. With Bluetooth? connectivity, mobile app control, and comprehensive alarm management, it ensures safety, efficiency, and accurate inventory tracking. |
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| | | | | | The new facility offers a range of services including Wabash’s Ready-to-Mount solutions, which combine pre-built dry freight and platform bodies with mounting and other options. |
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| | | | | | Sponsored | | What's New? We have a 7-Year Wheel End Warranty now on air disc brakes, & soon for drum brakes too. We've installed a Heavy-Duty Damper/Shock that has greater steering stability & reduces wheel shimmy. The RSS-233 has a stronger axle (80 grade vs. 50), which provides unmatched durability under pressure. Plus, we've upgraded the bushing so that it has a longer life, better lateral stability & less oscillation. |
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| | | | | | While a standard trailer paired with an electric tractor typically manages a payload of approximately 20 tons, the e-optimized Light Plus adds up to four tons of additional capacity. |
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| | | | | | Sponsored | | The right winch package can make or break your trailer's performance, safety and operational efficiency. At BRADEN, our team works with you every step of the way to make sure your requirements are met, and your expectations are exceeded—from concept to validation and beyond. For the last 100 years, OEMs have trusted our hydraulic planetary and worm gear winches to deliver the power they need. |
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| | | | | | Mack launched the all-new Keystone and Granite in Las Vegas, where the vocational trucks' features outshined even the spectacle of event's fireworks and a drone show. |
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| | | | | | Sponsored | | Engineered to meet the exact hauling demands of your operation, the East steel dump truck body delivers uncompromising durability, performance and long service life. Built with Hardox 500 TUF steel, it combines high strength and exceptional hardness in a single wear plate for the industry’s most punishing applications. When rugged jobs call for rugged, workhorse dump truck bodies, call East. |
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| | | | | | Designed to handle extreme conditions from the Arctic to the Amazon, the Kenworth C580 combines durability with modern innovations like ADAS, digital displays, and high-performance cooling. |
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| | | | | | Sponsored | | Our Flip Arm Tarp Systems are a versatile, go-anywhere solution designed to fit dump bodies, end dumps, and belly dumps. Available in electric or manual configurations, they offer reliable performance to match your operation. Choose durable steel or lightweight aluminum construction, with side- or underbody-mount options to ensure the right fit, strength, and functionality for your application. |
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| | | | | | IPA now offers a more compact trailer tester called the Alpha MUTT with ABS Slim-Line that can fit on service trucks and diagnostic carts. |
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| | | | | | Sponsored | | The new CBX AeroBeam series of fixed frame suspensions offers the best in top mount technology with 23k, 25k and 30k capacity models. When equipped with P89 disc brakes, the series provides the lightest weight fixed frame air suspensions available. CBXA meets all vocational fleet applications with the CBXAN23 model being the ideal solution for tank, platform, and bulk transport trailers. |
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| | | | | | The U.S. manufacturing industry lost 12,000 jobs last month, according to the BLS report. |
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| | | | | | Sponsored | | The stainless steel SnowDogg® MXII from Buyers Products is built for 1/2-ton and lighter pickups. Its compact design handles heavy, wet snow with ease. Featuring RapidLink™ attachment and a Floating
A-Frame™ for quick install and clean scraping. |
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