Truck and Trailer Equipment Articles

East Improves Optional Integrated Stairway for Flatbed Trailers →

Securing a flatbed load often requires climbing up on — and down from — the deck of the trailer. That’s not easy, and can even be potentially dangerous. To provide a simpler, easier and safer entrance to and exit from the flatbed deck, East Manufacturing first introduced an optional integrated stairway a few years ago. Now East has improved this option by adding a locking door enclosure that allows for additional lights and license plate mounting, while giving the rear end a more custom appearance. Click for more...

Air Ramp Technology Popular at Felling Trailers →

Felling Trailers’ air ramp technology has increased in popularity among several of its trailer models, according to the manufacturer. Felling air ramps operate via an air bag system that works off the same supply as the air brake system. Thus, any air-brake equipped truck can operate a Felling Trailer equipped with air ramps without any other external power source (e.g. battery, gas engine or truck powered hydraulic system). Click for more...

XL Specialized Trailers Announces 110 Low-Profile Hydraulic Spec →

XL Specialized Trailers’ XL 110 low-profile hydraulic detachable gooseneck is equipped with new standard features. The XL 55-ton (50 t) HDG now features five position variable ride height on the 13 ft. (4 m) long low-profile gooseneck, front ramp upper flange reinforcement for extra support where it is needed most, third axle air lift and a more versatile main deck. The 26-ft. (8 m) main deck includes 13 chain slots per side, seven bent D-rings per side and heavy-duty removable swingout outriggers. Click for more...

Sixers, Ransome CAT Use Dump Truck to Deliver Toys →

The Philadelphia 76ers and Ransome CAT, the official truck provider of the Sixers Toy Drive, joined forces to collect toys for the hundreds of children affected by Hurricane Sandy. A Ransome CAT dump truck delivered the toys to the Salvation Army of Atlantic City. Fans in attendance at the Sixers’ home game against the Atlanta Hawks on Dec. 21 were asked to bring new, unwrapped toys to support the Toy Drive, in exchange for a voucher for a postgame autograph session with guards Evan Turner or Nick Young. Click for more...

Talbert Introduces 50-Ton Traveling Axle Trailer →

Talbert Manufacturing’s 50 ton (45 t) 5051 traveling axle trailer has been designed for customers that need to comply with 43-ft. (13 m) kingpin laws and regulations. Kingpin laws vary state to state but generally apply to any trailer longer than 48 ft. (14.6 m) and less than 53 ft. (16 m). These regulations typically dictate the maximum distance from the kingpin to the last axle must measure 43 ft. Click for more...

Philippi-Hagenbuch’s Lowboy Trailer, Vehicle Recovery Tool Ideal for Heavy Transport →

Philippi-Hagenbuch (PHIL) is officially launching its HiVol lowboy trailer and vehicle recovery tool (VRT) system for transporting equipment. The two pieces of equipment are designed to work independently or together as one integrated system to haul the largest, heaviest off-highway mining equipment quickly, easily and safely. The system also is designed for fast return on investment, typically paying for itself within a year, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Terex Welcomes Titan Machinery as a New Articulated and Rigid Truck Distributor →

Titan Machinery now offers Terex articulated and rigid trucks in its 40+ construction equipment locations in Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming. In addition to sales and rental opportunities, Titan Machinery will provide parts, service and warranty support for Terex trucks by factory-trained technicians, as well as financing options to qualified customers. “We are pleased to welcome Titan Machinery as a new Terex truck distributor in the upper Midwest,” said Dean Barley, general manager, Terex Construction Americas. Click for more...

East Introduces Built-in Tarp Storage Boxes for Drop Deck Trailers →

East has introduced a new time saving and safety option to its drop deck trailers — an all-aluminum tarp storage box built into the floor of the upper or lower deck. This on-deck access location reduces multiple ups and downs on the trailer (lessening the chance for falls) to tarp the load, or store the tarp and tie-downs, which saves time and energy for both tasks. The tarp storage boxes are available in various depth configurations, depending on the drop at the neck and beam depth of the drop deck trailer, and can be placed in either the top deck, bottom deck or both decks. Click for more...

Landoll Redesigns Traveling Tail →

A newly redesigned air-operated upper deck ramp is complete for Landoll Corporation’s traveling tail series. The air-operated ramp allows equipment to easily transition from the lower to upper decks on Landoll’s 900 series traveling tail trailer. Landoll engineers redesigned the Traveling Tail frames to accommodate a longer ramp which had previously only been available on the 930 double drop frame. Click for more...

Navistar To Close Garland Truck Plant →

Navistar International Corporation has announced that it intends to close its Garland, Texas, truck manufacturing operation as part of its efforts to reduce costs and optimize its manufacturing footprint. Navistar intends to cease operations at the Garland facility by the first half of 2013. "Closing a facility is always difficult because of its impact on the many great people who’ve been part of our company," said Troy Clarke, Navistar President and Chief Operating Officer. Click for more...

East Introduces Lowest Aluminum Drop Deck Trailer →

Designed for increased payload versatility and better stability, East Manufacturing introduced an all-aluminum drop deck trailer with a low-slung 36 in. (91 cm) deck height. “Specialty loads, particularly equipment loads, keep getting taller and taller,” noted Bill McKenzie, director of dealer development and flatbed products at East. “With the new low-height East drop deck there is less need for partial dismantling of the load to get it below the 13 feet 6 inch maximum legal height. Click for more...

New Option for Landoll’s 455 Traveling Axle Trailer →

Landoll Corporation has a new option for the Model 455 traveling axle trailer — a hydraulic kicker roller package. This package allows skid-mounted equipment for the oil fields and other industries to be easily loaded from the ground onto the trailer deck. Heavy duty 4 1/2 in. (11 cm) rollers are stored below the deck surface while the trailer is transporting construction equipment and other commodities. Click for more...

ASC Hosts Touch-A- Truck →

Dave Parker (R), ASC Construction, lends a hand at the Touch-A-Truck event that took place in Chattanooga, Tenn., early in September. The program was started in 2003 with funds provided by the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth to provide unique activities that promote child/parent bonding. ASC Construction, as well as other agencies and organizations, were on site to ensure a good time was had by all participants. Click for more...

Interstate Trailers Celebrates Its 30 Anniversary in 2012 →

Interstate Trailers is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2012 and the Mansfield, Texas-based manufacturer couldn’t be more excited to share the news with its customers and friends in the industry. “Break out the bubbly and pass me a hub assembly,” said Interstate Trailers Owner Steve Flowers, with a smile. “Think back to 1982 … here we were coming off an economy that had been chewed up by a coyote and spit off the side of a cliff. Click for more...

Crysteel Mfg. Featured in Robert Green Truck Division’s ’Dump Truck Driveaway’ →

The Robert Green Truck Division, Monticello, N.Y., recently hosted a “Dump Truck Driveaway” event with more than 50 Dodge Ram chassis, equipped with Crysteel E-Tipper dump bodies. Crysteel’s E-Tipper dump body provides strength, value and style, with a sculpted front, rear pillars and one-piece seamless sides, according to the manufacturer. Crysteel also backs each body and hoist with a comprehensive 5-year warranty. Click for more...

Nuss Truck & Equipment Promotes Several to Vice President Positions →

Nuss Truck Group Inc., which operates seven heavy-duty truck and construction equipment dealerships in the upper midwest promoted Brian Nuss to vice president, truck sales and leasing; Phil Watkins to vice president, customer support; Scott Nelson to vice president, finance; and Mike Sweeney to vice president, construction equipment sales. Nuss has served as the director of truck sales and leasing and general manager of the company’s Eau Claire branch since 2010. Click for more...

New Cross/Over Dump Trailer Available at Felling Trailers →

Felling Trailers added to its product line with the X55 cross/over dump trailer. Primary applications for Felling's X55 cross/over include hauling materials such as rip rap, clay, demolition and a multitude of other materials that current bottom dumps cannot haul. Felling's X55 maintains 70 percent of weight over the chassis. This product design greatly minimizes rollover issues currently experienced in the side dump and end dump industry, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

NTEA Renews J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers’ MVP Status →

The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) confirmed that J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers' renewal for qualified member status through the member verification program has been approved. As such, J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers will be recognized as an MVP member through March 31, 2015. MVP accredited companies distinguish themselves by achieving key criteria around employee education and training, quality, safety and compliance with government regulatory requirements. Click for more...

Felling Trailers Plans a Second Production Location →

Felling Trailers is opening a second location in Litchfield, Minn., to expand production. Felling Trailers' headquarters and current production will remain at the Sauk Centre facility, and the company will operate a second production facility at the Litchfield location, which is 60 mi. south of the company's headquarters. This new facility will bring total production and office space to more than 200,000 sq. Click for more...

Talbert Manufacturing’s 65-Ton Modular Trailer Is Versatile →

Talbert Manufacturing’s, 2+3+2 65-ton (59 t) HRG East Coast Trailer’s design includes a flip extension to accommodate a tandem-axle jeep dolly, permitting it for use in all states at full rating. Also designed for flexibility and versatility, the 65-ton HRG hydraulic gooseneck trailer is ideal for a variety of markets including general construction, heavy-haul trucking and oilfields. The 65-ton HRG trailer is designed with the ability to add a tag- or pin-on axle to the jeep to allow a 3+3+2 axle configuration. Click for more...

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