Thu December 10, 2015
’Between the Road and the Load’ — the Right Trailer
Long before a single load is booked or any wheels turn, someone — usually a fleet manager — needs to determine exactly what is going to separate the road and the load. There’s a lot riding on this decision because, as much as some would like to think otherwise, a trailer is never just a trailer....
Wed December 09, 2015
Ox Bodies Welcomes New Sales Manager, Gene Dorsey
Ox Bodies announced the addition of Gene Dorsey in the newly created position of Ox Trailers sales manager. Dorsey will be responsible for all sales of Ox Bodies’ Trail Ox Series end-dump trailers....
Wed October 14, 2015
XL Specialized Trailers Introduces 80 Slide Axle
XL Specialized Trailers offers the new XL 80 Slider (slide axle). This two-axle trailer is rated at 80,000 lbs. (36,287 kg) overall and 50,000 lbs. (22,679 kg) in 10-ft. (3 m) concentrated. The Slider is named for its sliding axle assembly, which allows the unit to tilt for the loading and unloading of heavy and inoperable equipment....
Wed October 14, 2015
Missing Link Provides Solution for Vac System Transport
New product development is a never-ending cycle, and at times, a manufacturer needs to look outside its realm of expertise to find the solution. That was the case in the collaboration and creation of the FT-14 I Vac trailer....
Wed October 14, 2015
XL Specialized Trailers Features Low-Profile HDG Trailer in Lineup
XL Specialized Trailers features the lightweight XL 80 Low-Profile Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck (HDG) in its lineup of trailers. This lowboy is rated at 80,000 lb. (36,287 kg) overall and 80,000 lbs....
Wed October 14, 2015
Thunder Creek MTT Trailers Provide Bulk Diesel Transport Without CDL/HAZMAT Requirements
Thunder Creek Equipment’s multi-tank trailers (MTT) are the first fuel and service trailers designed to legally transport bulk diesel on the road without requiring drivers to maintain a CDL or HAZMAT endorsement (Title 49 (CFR49) — local regulations may apply), according to the manufacturer....
Mon October 12, 2015
Thriving Industry Bolsters Sales for Heavy-Haul Trailers
This year has been busy for heavy-haul trailer sales, with the biggest demand prior to the construction season as contractors prepared for transporting construction equipment. We anticipate a strong finish to the year because customers are still replacing trailers or adding on to their current fleet that includes older models with newer, more efficient alternatives....
Mon September 28, 2015
Trail Ox Series Scrap Trailer From Ox Bodies
Ox Bodies offers a rugged scrap trailer as part of its Trail Ox Series end dump trailers. The new scrap trailer is especially efficient in residential and commercial demolition projects with large debris, such as concrete, brick, asphalt or stone, according to the manufacturer....
Fri September 25, 2015
Felling Trailers Online Auction of Purple Trailer to Benefit Alzheimer’s Disease Organization
Felling Trailers is conducting its third online auction of a FT-3 drop deck utility trailer to benefit a non-profit organization. According to the company, it wants to bring awareness of and support to Alzheimer's Disease and individuals affected by the disease....
Tue August 18, 2015
Landoll Introduces H.O.S.S. Package
July marked the arrival of the Next Generation Landoll Trailer and the introduction of the new hydraulic operating systems, nicknamed H.O.S.S., and High Visibility Lighting package. The 400 “A” Series traveling axle trailers will be the first models with these added standard features....