SmithCo Inc. has developed a patent-pending kingpin housing for its side-dump trailers that’s intended to improve durability and reduce maintenance costs.

According to ACT Research, U.S. trailer orders for March declined 19% to 13,600 units from 16,800 in the prior-year period, and fell 33.7% from the preliminary total of 20,500 units ordered in February. 

U.S. trailer orders for March declined on both an annual and monthly basis, ACT Research reported.

U.S. trailer orders in February declined from the prior year but rose sequentially, according to ACT Research.

NEW ORLEANS — Clarience Technologies detailed how the addition of video safety system provider Safe Fleet will enhance its Fus1on fleet data platform.

Electric trailer startup Range Energy raised $23.5 million in new financing as it seeks to take advantage of government incentives for decarbonizing transportation.

The trucking industry would benefit from stakeholders agreeing on a common tractor-trailer connection going forward.

Wrapped trailers turn the regular movement of #trucks into a unique marketing opportunity for companies.   

LAS VEGAS — Range Energy is set to introduce the next iteration of its electrified dry van trailers in May, CEO Ali Javidan said Jan. 9.  

U.S. trailer orders in September notched their first year-over-year increase for 2023 as order books for next year began to open, according to ACT Research.