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Equipment
April trailer orders slide but blow away near-zero builds a year ago
New trailer orders slid dramatically in April as manufacturers had more dry and refrigerated van bookings than they could build.
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Equipment
March trailer orders stabilize but supply chain issues stunt production
Trailer orders edged back toward trend in March, but the crush of orders in recent months leaves manufacturers addled by supply chain issues struggling.
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Newsletters
Transmission: Can Class 8 truck producers keep up with demand?
There continue to be concerns about when these new orders will be prepared, as many truck manufacturers continue to deal with semiconductor shortages.
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Truck Talk
Truck Talk: Trailer troubles edition
Truck Talk is a weekly newsletter where FreightWaves adds context, commentary and color to industry news and trends.
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Equipment
Q4 trailer orders break record as December bookings stay strong
2020 was supposed to be a year when trailer orders dropped after racing ahead of Class 8 tractor reservations. Even with practically no orders in…
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News
Commentary: How the federal excise tax is shaping American transportation in 2020
The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. History 2020 will…
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Technology
TMC20: Wabco creates intelligent and connected trailer platform
Wabco leverages its own intelligent antilock brakes and some help from other suppliers to create a connected and smart trailer platform.
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Equipment
Safety and autonomous trucking drive new standards for tractor-trailer hookups
As the gaps between tractors and trailers shrink through aerodynamic design, making connections safer is only one concern for standards-writing engineers who must account for…
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