Uncertainty in the supply chain and commodity price vagaries are stretching out trailer orders beyond traditional cycles.
This week: Logistics companies, trailer manufacturers and trucking nonprofits prepare to celebrate drivers for National Truck Driver Appreciation week.
Trailer makers continue to push away orders as supply chain issues in different areas vex production amid stable pent-up demand.
Development of 48-volt battery systems for commercial trucks will serve at least three purposes but the most urgent is in helping reduce emissions.
New trailer orders surged to their highest level in 15 months in March, but a supply chain fraught with trouble means it could be an anomaly.
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Worker outages and parts shortages becoming status quo for beleaguered trailer manufacturers.
Nine North American trailer manufacturers including the eight largest, have earned IIHS’ TOUGHGUARD AWARD for good rear underride protection on some or all of their trailers.
Supply chain disruptions are far from over for trailer manufacturers, meaning November’s order rebound is probably not sustainable.
