Trailer Body Builder - February 2026

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Heil scales up with $9.8M Athens, Tenn. investment

Heil Trailer International is expanding its manufacturing operations in Athens, Tennessee, as part of a $9.8 million investment after securing a new 10-year contract to produce Tactical Fuel Distribution System (TFDS) trailers for the U.S. Army.

The project will include the construction of warehousing space, state-of-the-art automated paint and welding systems, a testing area, and an expanded welding and training school; and create 18 jobs for technicians.

The trailer manufacturer’s Heil Trailer Defense team also hosted a low-rate initial production event in conjunction with the announcement from Tennessee’s economic development agency that featured Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, National Tank Truck Carriers President and CEO Ryan Streblow, and Army Lt. Col. Michael White. Ryan Rockafellow, CEO at Heil parent EnTrans International, said the company expects to pro-

duce more than 2,100 TFDS petroleum refueling tankers for “warfighters” over the life of the contract.

“Heil Trailer Defense has been building equipment for the U.S. military for the past 40 years and we are just getting started,” Rockafellow said in a LinkedIn post.

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development announcement generated praise from several national and state officials, including Sen. Adam Lowe, Rep. Mark Cochran, and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, who said Heil’s decision underscores why the state is “leading the nation” as the best place to live, work, and raise a family. “I look forward to this company’s continued success and the lasting impact this project will have on our Southeast region,” Lee said in a news release.

Heil, which this year is celebrating its 125th anniversary, produces approximately 50% of all tankers in the U.S., according to the release. “I’m proud Heil Trailer has made yet another investment in our workforce and will continue its presence in our community that has existed for 48 years,” McMinn County Mayor John Gentry said.

Cochran said the manufacturer’s latest investment will contribute to Tennessee’s “booming automotive and transportation sectors.” Rockafellow thanked the city, county and state for their support; and called the TFDS project a “milestone initiative” in its partnership with the Army and Athens.

“The TFDS program represents a monumental win for Heil Trailer, EnTrans, and the Athens community, aligning directly with the Army Transformation Initiative to deliver critical capabilities to soldiers rapidly, at scale, and affordably,” Rockafellow concluded. “In support of this mission, Heil Trailer is expanding its Athens facility to ensure TFDS orders are produced on time and on budget.”

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers debuts new CV aftermarket sales professionals network

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers has launched the Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket Sales Professionals Network. The initiative is meant to provide development and collaboration opportunities for aftermarket sales employees.

“The Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket Sales Professionals Network gives sales professionals and other customer-facing professionals a dedicated space to grow, learn and collaborate,” said Shannon O’Brien, senior director of

commercial vehicle programming at MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers. “This new network will help individuals and their organizations stay ahead of the evolving market and customer expectations while strengthening connections across the heavy-duty aftermarket community.”

The new network is meant for frontline sales teams and marketing employees.

The network provides a platform for members to exchange best practices, sharpen selling skills, stay up to date on market

trends, and help them prepare for industry events. Additionally, It will host virtual meetings and occasional in-person networking opportunities at industry events.

CV aftermarket sales professionals and supporting roles, such as those in marketing, customer engagement, and account support functions can join the network. Multiple people can join the network from one organization as well.

To learn more and apply, visit MEMA’s website.

Heil Trailer’s $9.8 million project, celebrated with local and state officials and industry leaders, underscores the tanker manufacturer’s commitment to community, workforce development, and efficiently delivering critical military capabilities.

Kraft Tank partners with Trail King

Kraft Tank is expanding its offerings to include heavy-haul equipment through a new partnership with Trail King that makes Kraft an authorized Trail King dealer in Kansas City and Oklahoma City. Additionally, Kraft will provide warranty service for Trail King customers in Kansas City, Oklahoma City, and Houston; and parts distribution in Odessa, Texas, and New Jersey.

“This is an investment in our customers’ uptime,” Kraft CEO Spencer Kraft said in a news release. “Trail King builds a strong product, and we’re building the resources behind it, from spec guidance to service and long-term support. The goal is simple: make it easier for customers to keep moving.”

Trail King equipment available through Kraft includes:

• Hydraulic detachable gooseneck (TKHDG)

• Sliding axle (TKSA)

• Detachable gooseneck (TKMG-HG)

• Large tilt trailers (TKTLP)

• Utility tilt (TKTU)

• Hydraulic tail (TKHT)

For Trail King, the partnership strengthens access and support in the region.

“We are excited to partner with Kraft Tank, a respected dealer organization, to expand sales and enhance support for Trail King customers in the Kansas City and Oklahoma City markets,” said Eric Thomas, Trail King sales director. “We look forward to the continued growth and success this partnership will deliver.”

Now, with authorized dealer capability paired with warranty service and a multi-location parts footprint, Kraft and Trailer King customers can work through one team for selection, ordering, and post-delivery work.

“In heavy haul, the details matter, especially strength and deck height,” said Jeremy Capra, Kraft chief revenue officer.

“Trail King builds for that. We’re excited to make it easier for customers to get the right trailer and to support it with the Kraft service and parts network.”

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MAC LTT rebrands as MAC Trailer SmithCo to join H-GAC buying cooperative

The MAC Liquid Tank Trailer (LTT) brand is going away. After a merger in late 2025, the tanker line now is part of MAC Trailer Enterprises, MAC reported. The manufacturer will phase out the LTT logo and align liquid bulk people, products, and facilities under the MAC Trailer umbrella.

The rebrand unifies MAC operations across all locations, including the tank trailer manufacturing plants in Ohio, Michigan, and Montana.

“MAC LTT changed the liquid tank trailer industry, and we are excited to continue the legacy of innovation as we grow together,” Bill McKenzie, MAC Trailer president of sales, said. “This alignment allows us to better serve our customers by bringing additional resources, expanded support, and a more unified approach to the market.”

The transition expands MAC Trailer’s offerings to include liquid tanks for various sectors.

“This is a positive step for customers,” said Matt Niemeier, MAC director of liquid tank trailer products. “We are creating a stronger platform to support long-term product quality, consistency, and service across the liquid tank market.”

Side dump trailer specialist SmithCo Mfg. Inc. has been awarded a nationwide cooperative purchasing contract for Public Works Equipment by the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program (HGACBuy).

This contract award, secured through a rigorous competitive solicitation process, allows local governments, district, counties and state agencies across the nation to purchase SmithCo Side Dump Trailers at pre-negotiated, favorable terms, according to the manufacturer.

“This partnership with HGACBuy should streamline the procurement process for government agencies,” said Todd Karolczak, SmithCo’s director of sales and marketing. “This contract eliminates the need for agencies to duplicate the competitive bidding process, allowing for easier access to the most popular SmithCo trailers.”

Government entities interested in utilizing this contract can find more information from SmithCo or from HGACBuy.org by referencing contract PW10-25.

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Novae adds Iowa-based Aluma to growing portfolio

Multi-brand trailer manufacturer Novae has acquired Aluma Trailers, a deal designed to further strengthen its portfolio distributed through dealer partners.

The union aligns with Novae’s strategy for sustained growth and innovation in a rapidly evolving industry.

“This partnership reinforces our long-term commitment to offer high-quality trailers and equipment for our dealers and customers,” said Novae CEO Manish Bhandari. “The Aluma team has built an amazing reputation in the industry as a pioneer and leader in aluminum trailers. Together, we will provide a full portfolio of aluminum and steel trailers with a focus on new and innovative products, manufactured and distributed across the entire North American footprint.”

Since its founding in 1992, Aluma has established itself as an industry leader in aluminum trailers and is now poised to further strengthen its open product line and expand its offering of enclosed cargo trailers and truck bodies, the news release stated.

We’re customer-centric, quality-minded companies, which makes this a natural fit.”

Aluma will continue to be led by Mike Lloyd and the current management team, headquartered in Bancroft, IA.

portfolio, strengthen its manufacturing capabilities, provide new

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Emergency vehicle upfitter LEHR opens state-of-the-art facility in NJ

Emergency vehicle upfitter LEHR has a new 30,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility in Edison, New Jersey, as part of its subsidiary East Coast Lighting (now LEHR). The facility, LEHR’s largest location on the East Coast, consolidates operations from multiple locations to create a centralized hub capable of large-scale fleet production for law enforcement and emergency response agencies across the region, according to the company.

“Opening our largest East Coast facility in Edison marks a significant highlight in the evolution of how we serve first responders throughout the Northeast,” said Daniel Hamm, CEO of LEHR. “This facility’s scale and strategic location enable us to deliver faster turnaround times and the superior craftsmanship our customers depend on, while significantly expanding our capacity to handle large fleet operations across New Jersey and the broader East Coast.”

The new Edison location incorporates lean manufacturing workflows throughout its operations and features secure, fenced parking capable of accommodating large fleet intakes, including multiple car carrier deliveries, the announcement stated. The centralized location, easily accessible for agencies throughout the region via major transportation arteries, is conceived as a strategic differentiator. It also includes expanded warehouse space for robust parts inventory, enabling LEHR to maintain stock availability and support both upfitting operations and distribution services.

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“This expansion represents a milestone for LEHR’s presence in the Northeast,” said Paul Mazzeo, LEHR Regional Vice President Eastern Region. “By consolidating our operations into this larger, centrally-located facility, we can now handle the large fleet production needs many agencies require. Our secure parking and enhanced workflow give us the operational efficiency to deliver vehicles back to our customers faster while maintaining the highest quality standards.”

The facility is strategically positioned to serve law enforcement, emergency response, and government agencies of all sizes across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding region. With its enhanced capacity and lean manufacturing approach, the Edison location addresses a critical industry challenge of reducing lead times while maintaining quality.

A grand opening celebration is planned for Spring 2026.

HDA Truck Pride relocates St. Louis office, CVL warehouse

HDA Truck Pride Network will relocate its St. Louis office and CVL Warehouse as of April 1, 2026. Both will move to a new location in the greater St. Louis area.

“This move is a direct result of our continued expansion,” said Tina Hubbard, president and CEO of HDA Truck Pride.

“As our network grows, it’s essential that our facilities grow with it. This new location allows us to better support our members, enhance operational efficiency, and position the organization for the future.”

This move comes as the company is continuing to scale its operations. According to HDA Truck Pride, the new location will provide more space, infrastructure, and efficiencies to support that growth.

For more information, visit HDA Truck Pride’s website.

Ram expands full-size truck and van limited powertrain warranty

Stellantis’ Ram is expanding its full-size truck and van limited powertrain warranty for 2026 model-year vehicles, excluding full battery-electric vehicles.

The company’s 10-year, 100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty covers trucks and vans sold in the U.S. and Canada, including the Ram RHO, Ram Power Wagon, and the full chassis cab lineup. Originally planned to end on Jan. 2, 2026, the limited powertrain warranty is applicable to original owners of 2026 model-year Ram trucks and vans.

The warranty covers the engine, transmission, transfer case, driveshafts, differentials, and axles for 10 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. Additionally, the warranty includes retail purchases and

NTEA adds new MVP companies

NTEA has added new companies to its Member Verification Program (MVP), so that fleet managers, truck dealers, and OEMs know they demonstrate and understand defined business principles and applicable government regulations. New MVP members

• Legend Equipment (Round Rock, Texas)

• Phenix Truck & Van (Pomona, California)

• Western Truck Fabrication Inc. (Haward, California) Renewals

• AutoPort Inc. (New Castle, Delaware)

• Bay Bridge Mfg. Inc. (Bristol, Indiana)

• Dealers Truck Equipment Co. Inc. (Little Rock, Arkansas)

• Dealers Truck Equipment Co. Inc. (Shreveport, Louisiana)

• Dealers Truck Equipment Co. Inc. (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)

• Dealers Truck Equipment Co. Inc. (Longview, Texas)

• Knapheide Truck Equipment Center Raleigh (Garner, North Carolina)

• Maddock Machinery Corp. (Tucson, Arizona)

• Wil-Ro Inc. (Gallatin, Tennessee).

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Schmitz Cargobull delivers 1,000th S.KO COOL refrigerated trailer to Nordfrost

Schmitz Cargobull recently delivered the 1,000th S.KO COOL refrigerated trailer to Nordfrost. In conjunction with Nordfrost’s 50th anniversary celebration, the company, which manufactures refrigerated trailers and transport solutions, marked the handover at the Schneiderkrug site.

Nordfrost has relied on Schmitz Cargobull vehicles for more than 30 years, using double-evaporator refrigeration systems that enable transport in two temperature ranges. This capability allows the company to maintain flexibility and efficiency across its 40 branches throughout Germany, serving the food industry, wholesale and retail, and import/export operations.

“Every S.KO COOL refrigerated lorry is a building block for smooth refrigerated transport,” Frank Reppenhagen, director for Western Europe at Schmitz Cargobull, stated. “The handover of the 1,000th refrigerated trailer to Nordfrost

is a strong signal: Nordfrost relies on reliability, and Schmitz Cargobull supplies the technology for this. We are delighted to contribute to the successful temperature-controlled logistics of our customer with our vehicles.”

Hyundai Translead establishes commercial vehicle dealer network to expand access to hydrogen-powered Class 8 trucks

Hyundai Translead recently partnered with Hendrickson Fleet Solutions as its commercial vehicle dealer for New York and New Jersey, expanding regional access to the Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell Class 8 truck. The company, which produces commercial vehicle solutions for freight transportation, is growing its dealer network to support broader adoption of hydrogen-powered heavyduty trucks in North America.

Through this partnership, fleets in the region will gain access to the Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell truck, described

as the world’s first mass-produced hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck. Hendrickson Fleet Solutions will provide comprehensive sales, service, parts, warranty, and infrastructure support through three full-service locations.

“This is a significant breakthrough for both Hendrickson Fleet Solutions and the future of commercial transportation in the region,” said Chance Parker, vice president of EV strategy at Hendrickson Fleet Solutions. “It’s much more than a new product offering; it’s a gamechanging commitment to decarbonize

more trucks and more fleet operations in the NYC metro area and beyond. Combining the Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell truck with Hendrickson’s customer centric EV integration and infrastructure support, we are delivering complete fleet solutions for zero-emission success.”

The agreement strengthens collaboration between the two companies to support fleet decarbonization efforts and advance hydrogen-powered commercial transportation, particularly in the New York City metro area and surrounding markets.

“We are excited to partner with Hendrickson Fleet Solutions and welcome them to our new commercial vehicle dealer network,” Sean Kenney, CEO of Hyundai Translead, stated.

“Hendrickson’s exceptional expertise, customer support, and leadership make them an ideal partner as we expand the Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell truck across North America. We look forward to working together to provide sustainable transportation solutions for more fleets and communities.”

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Women In Trucking Association launches 2026-27 WIT Index survey to track female workforce participation

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) recently launched its 2026-27 WIT Index survey, collecting data on women’s involvement in transportation roles. The association, which advocates for women in the trucking industry, conducts the WIT Index every two years to benchmark women in corporate management, functional roles, and as professional truck drivers.

The survey invites for-hire trucking companies, private fleets, transportation intermediaries, railroads, ocean carriers, equipment manufacturers, and technology companies to report the percentage of women in various roles of their workforce. Data will be kept confidential and reported only in aggregate totals. Authorized representatives may submit responses through the live survey by April 17.

Participating companies will receive an executive summary of the 2026-27 WIT Index at no cost, enabling them to benchmark hiring and talent management practices against other transportation companies. The 2024-25 WIT Index found that women held 28% of executive positions, 34.5% of supervisory roles, 29.5% of board seats, and up to 12.5% of professional truck driver roles, depending on company size.

“Monitoring women’s involvement in a male-populated industry like transportation is critical so that statistically valid data can be used to evaluate progress made in this area,” Jennifer Hedrick, president and CEO of WIT, stated. “The association created the WIT Index in 2016 to monitor the industry’s progress in women’s involvement among key roles, including corporate leaders and supervisors, technicians, safety directors, HR, dispatchers, and truck drivers.”

Trailer orders surge to two-year high, but market headwinds push volatility into 2026

By Josh Fisher

U.S. trailer orders rebounded to end 2025 at levels not seen in two years but still fell below the 10-year December average, reported the pair of commercial vehicle research firms that track fleet equipment trends. This mirrors the significant jump in Class 8 vehicle orders in December.

According to FTR Transportation Intelligence: December net orders jumped to 24,282 units, an 86% increase compared to November’s figures.

According to ACT Research: December orders rose 112% compared to the 11,900 orders the firm tracked in November. The 25,300 orders booked in December were nearly 5% higher than in December 2024.

Yes, but December orders lag 10-year average: FTR analysts noted that despite the substantial sequential increases, December’s orders were down 4% year over year and well below FTR’s 10-year December trailer order average of 33,623 units.

ACT Research noted that the seasonal adjustment for trailer orders lowers the monthly total to 18,600 units.

What they’re saying: “Sequentially, a slight uptick in net orders was expected, as December is usually the second strongest order month of the annual cycle,” Jennifer McNealy, director of CV market research and publications at ACT Research, said this week. “That said, preliminary data showed new vehicle demand for power units jolt awake in December, and those same factors of a firmer economic foundation, December’s weather-induced spike in freight rates, increasingly aged fleets, and some level of tariff-related clarity are also in play for trailing equipment demand.”

Dry vans drive month-over-month rebound: The order board’s rebound to close out 2025 was led primarily by dry van orders, according to FTR analysts.

Key factors driving December trailer order surge: FTR cited various factors for the surge in December. These included fleets deferring equipment orders throughout the fall, attempts to get ahead of potential tariff-related cost passthroughs, and an antidumping and countervailing-duty investigation into van trailer imports from Canada, Mexico, and China.

Improved visibility for fleet capital-equipment planning following November clarity around Class 8 tariffs and EPA 2027 NOx regulations, as well as early signs of stabilization in spot freight markets, also likely contributed.

Looking ahead

2026 commercial vehicle market recovery outlook: Despite these positive signs to close out 2025, which also saw Class 8 vehicle orders reach a three-year high.

But FTR analysts say it’s too early to “declare that a sustained demand recovery has begun.” The firm cautioned that a more durable, growth-oriented equipment ordering rebound likely won’t emerge until freight fundamentals and fleet profitability show meaningful improvement.

Cautious optimism opens the new year: ACT Research noted last week that 2026 begins with signs of cautious optimism for tractor and vocational markets, with some trailer demand growing later in the year.

“Firstly, the economy, aided by AI tailwinds, continues to outperform expectations, with GDP rising 4.3% in Q3,” Ken Vieth, ACT’s president and senior analyst, noted. “Crucially for the trucking industry, consumer spending remains robust, accounting for more than half of Q3 GDP growth. Though concerns about the balance of growth persist, as wealthy households are behind most of the spending.”

Vieth also noted that freight spot rates surged through November and December, driven by consumer spending, severe weather, and further capacity contractions.

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Fleets are also gaining more clarity on the looming Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2027 regulations, which are expected to remain firm on powertrain technology to reduce NOx, but reduce mandates for manufacturers to provide expensive extended warranties and useful-life provisions.

“In addition to regulatory pressures aiding demand, increasingly older fleets should facilitate some additional replacement demand in 2026,” Vieth said of the Class 8 power unit market.

But ACT sees trailers facing a different demand in 2026. “End-of-2025 challenges continue as the trailer industry enters the new year, and opportunities in early 2026 remain thin,” McNealy said in ACT’s State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers report. “Positively, freight rates are now rising, and the need to replace aging equipment continues to build. Pent-up replacements are expected to improve demand later this year.”

2025 trailer orders vs. 2024 performance: December’s preliminary trailer order tally brings Q4 net orders to 53,400 units, according to ACT. This closes out 2025 with 172,100 trailing equipment orders—about 6% more than the orders ACT tracked in 2024.

FTR tracked a similar 2025 order total (173,144 units), up 5%, reflecting demand deferred ahead of the 2024 presidential elections until early 2025. Despite the December surge, FTR notes that Q4 2025 orders still lagged Q4 2024 by 20%.

Hurdles remain

Near-term headwinds include uncertainty and inflation: “The U.S. trailer market is increasingly constrained by policy-driven cost inflation and trade uncertainty, which are now the primary forces shaping pricing and demand,” Dan Moyer, FTR commercial vehicle senior analyst, said this week. “Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and downstream products, including heavy-duty cargo trailers and key components, have established a durable higher-cost base with little prospect of near-term relief.

“The potential for higher van trailer costs due to the antidumping investigation also might already be influencing sourcing and pricing decisions.”

According to ACT’s McNealy: “While a better year than 2024, concerns about the level of economic activity that drives transportation demand: still-weak, although improving, for-hire carrier profitability; and uncertainty about future government policies remain as challenges to stronger trailer demand in the near term.”

U.S. trailer production falls to 15-year low: With low backlogs and weak demand defining much of 2025, U.S. trailer production in December fell to its lowest levels since September 2010, according to FTR.

Total builds declined 13% month over month and 6% year over year to 11,801 units, FTR noted, as OEMs continued to curb output.

December also marked the first time since March 2025

that orders exceeded production, lifting month-over-month backlogs 16% to 84,501 units.

However, backlogs are down 21% year over year, highlighting a subdued order environment. The backlog/build ratio improved to 7.2 months, offering modest near-term production visibility, according to FTR.

The firm cautioned that this improvement’s sustainability depends on order trends into early 2026.

ACT Research saw bigger backlogs and lower December build rates to close out the year, pushing the ”backlog-to-build ratio higher for the first time in 2025,” McNealy said. “Backlogs started the year at 7.5 months and trended lower from there. December’s 4.4-month ratio commits the industry into Q2‘26.”

High cancellation rate persists: ACT Research noted that December’s trailer cancellation rate, as a percentage of the backlog, was a relatively high 1.8%—but down from November’s 2.5%. “Data continued to show elevated cancellations in the van and tank segments,” McNealy said in ACT’s trailer report. “The highest cancellation rates came from the tank segments, attributed to a decline in oil/gas activity.”

Fleets likely to remain cautious about purchases: “Overall, entrenched tariffs and unresolved trade actions are likely to keep demand cautious and costs elevated, reinforcing selective purchasing and a stronger focus on total cost of ownership,” FTR’s Moyer added. TBB

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The trailer market in 2025 rose to tepid and stayed there |

Truck-trailer manufacturers in 2025 saw production totals fall: Not a surprise, but not mid-turnaround many expected.

For Jennifer McNealy, director, CV market research and publications at ACT Research, it’s all about demand.

this uncertainty, and many of these the market question marks were mentioned early and often in interviews with trailer OEMs participating in this annual report:

• the unprecedented three-year freight recession

“It’s about the economy, and do fleets need to replace the equipment they have to do the job, number one?” she told TBB in early February. “Number two, do they have the money to purchase that equipment, and are they going to spend those dollars on the power units, or on the trailing equipment, or on some other type of investment?”

But no one really has the answer, just yet, and the uncertainty that characterized 2025 is carrying over into 2026. McNealy pointed to a number of “known unknowns” at the root of

• tariffs, on top of record-high aluminum prices

• a pending trade fight over imported trailers

• high interest rates

• regulatory uncertainty

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that are going to come out and what will those look like? I think people are optimistic. We see some freight rates that have risen—but it’s not sustained. So that’s kind of where we are right now.”

How have trailer OEMs gotten by?

“Really, we are where we were—we’re still in this holding pattern,” McNealy said. “People are cautiously optimistic. Now that the new year has flipped over to 2026 and 2025 is behind us, we still have uncertainty. People have adjusted; they understand that it’s a different climate than two years ago, but they’re not sure.

“Will everything that’s been put in place, stay in place? Are there new things

As mentioned in the comments below, hard-earned lessons from the COVID-19 crash are still fresh enough, even after the recovery boom. Along with running a tight operation, several OEMs have developed new products or shifted to more custom, higher-content manufacturing to keep lines moving and the workforce engaged. Others had to lay people off. Several familiar names formerly on this report largely have shifted away from trailer manufacturing.

Yet some trailer builders have gone through with expansion plans, looking to be well positioned for a demand recovery. But be careful what we wish for.

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Top North American Truck-Trailer OEMs

* Utility Trailer declined to provide a production total for 2025, citing the ongoing trailer import investigation. The estimate is in no way official; instead, the number is a placeholder so that industry-wide production output is more representative of the market. See the web for updates.

that there is a level of concern that, if the uptick happens gradually, we’ll be fine and they’ll be able to add capacity back and increase that build on a smoother trajectory,” McNealy said. “If the order intakes happen en masse—if everybody wants to shove and push to get in line— we very well could have a backup like we saw a couple of years ago coming out of the pandemic.

“I think everybody’s in agreement that it’s coming; when and how quickly are the concerns and folks are trying to get prepared for that.”

Editor’s note: This survey does not attempt to report on the many small trailer manufacturing plants scattered throughout North America, so the total trailer build is somewhat larger than the numbers reported here.

This Trailer|Body Builders survey is put together by contacting a member of the management team at each manufacturing company. The ranking of the companies does not necessarily reflect their relative success in terms of profitability or revenue, but only the number of trailers produced.

Below is how the individual trailer manufacturers reported their trailer production for 2025:

Hyundai Translead

Hyundai Translead of San Diego, California, produced 39,887 units in 2025 (including 2,945 chassis and 818 dollies), down 29%.

“Despite the challenges our industry faced in 2025, our commitment to our customers has never wavered,” said Sean Kenney, CEO of Hyundai Translead. “As we move into 2026, we are prepared for what’s ahead as we continue to remain true to our core principles and connecting what matters most - people, communities, and businesses.”

Trailers are built at the company’s plants in Mexico.

Great Dane

Great Dane built 24,525 trailers in 2025, down 32% from the previous year. The company also built over 1,600 truck bodies and dollies.

Great Dane commemorated its 125th anniversary in 2025.

Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and with additional corporate offices in Savannah, Georgia, Great Dane has manufacturing plants strategically located throughout the United States.

Wabash

Wabash shipped 22,770 new trailers in 2025, a 29% decrease compared to the year before.

Wabash also shipped 10,600 truck bodies, not counted in the rankings.

“While conditions on the ground are improving for our customers, we have limited visibility into timing, pace and sustainability of the freight market recovery. With that said, the underlying conditions for a strong trailer demand response are growing once the

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market recovery threshold is met and our customers look to recapture profitability and get back to a growth mindset,” President and CEO Brent Yeagy said. “But for now, our customers continue to defer capital spending decisions, and order patterns remain uneven, reflecting a highly managed near term reality across freight, construction, and industrial end markets. While near-term conditions remain challenging, customer engagement around 2026 purchasing decisions is ongoing, and many fleet order commitments for the year remain open and active, a positive departure from historic norms for this period of the sales cycle for trailers.”

Stoughton Trailers

Stoughton Trailers produced a total of 15,600 units in 2025, across dry vans, refrigerated vans, grain trailers, and intermodal chassis—a 4% increase over 2024 despite a combined 20% market downturn in these categories.

“Given the challenging market conditions, 2025 was a strong year for the company,” said President & CEO Bob Wahlin. “We expanded our dry van market share for the third straight year, opened our new corporate headquarters, and strengthened our sales team and dealer network. We relaunched our intermodal container line and reconfigured our Evansville, Wisconsin refrigerated trailer facility to triple capacity.

“With ongoing investments in automation and technology, we are well positioned to scale rapidly when the trucking equipment market rebounds.”

Vanguard National Trailer Corp.

Vanguard National Trailer Corp. produced 11,324 trailers in 2025, a 19% decrease from 2024.

Vanguard, started in Monon, Indiana in 2003, has grown to be a premier manufacturer of dry and refrigerated trailers in North America.

EnTrans

EnTrans produced 6,004 trailer units in 2025, reflecting an 18% reduction from 2024, reported Jake Radish, president

and

COO, Engineered Transportation International.

“In 2025, industry demand declined materially, with the market down approximately 18% year over year. In response, EnTrans produced 6,004 trailer units, aligning output with customer demand and broader market conditions,” Radish said. “Volume adjustments reflected customer destocking activity and a cyclical normalization following the post pandemic expansion, while we maintained a sharp focus on execution, cost control, and product mix optimization.

“Entering 2026, we see conditions stabilizing with early signs of improvement as fleet replacement activity resumes. EnTrans is well positioned with a diversified portfolio, disciplined operating cadence, and capacity flexibility to support growth as demand recovers, particularly in specialized and higher value transport segments.”

The company comprises Heil Trailer, Polar Tank Trailer, JARCO, and Kalyn Siebert.

XPO

XPO in Searcy, Ark., delivered 5,630 units in 2025, a 15% increase from the year before.

This includes equipment ranging from 28’, 48’, 53’ trailers, dollies and straight trucks, according to Paul Reed, manufacturing senior director.

“We look to have another solid year on trailer production,” Reed said. “We are adding straight truck boxes to our outside sales and look to grow it with our trailers.”

MAC Trailer Enterprises Inc.

MAC Trailer Enterprises Inc. built 5,375 trailers in 2025, down slightly at 5%.

MAC Trailer remained focused in 2025 on building valuable equipment, supporting its dealer network, and maintaining disciplined standards as the market continued to evolve, reported President of Sales Bill McKenzie. The company’s increasingly diverse product portfolio allowed them to remain competitive across multiple applications while continuing to gain market share in select segments.

“Having a broad and growing product lineup gives us the ability to adapt to changing customer needs without losing focus on quality or service,” McKenzie said. “Looking ahead to 2026, the company expects continued pressure from rising operational costs but remains confident in its ability to navigate them.

“We are committed to working through these market challenges while continuing to provide dependable products, supported by the strength of our dealer network.”

Fontaine Trailer Co.

Fontaine Trailer Co. manufactured 4,795 trailers in 2025, a 24% gain, the Alabama-based platform specialist reported.

Fontaine Trailer President Alan Briley credited new products launched in 2025 for pacing the improvement over the year before, but otherwise the company is “rising with the market.”

“From a flatbed perspective, whatever we’ve been in is certainly not the deepest correction that we’ve ever seen—but it’s the longest correction of my career,” Briley said. “The forecasts are, generally speaking, for an average year in flatbed demand. I don’t know if I could find something to say that I disagree with. But, equally speaking, I can’t point to anything that says ‘everybody, get ready—our business is just about to really explode.’”

Rental and leasing fleets “seem to be holding their own,” Briley continued, while dealer customers were “very cautious” in 2025 “for various reasons.”

“[Dealers] were unsure when and if demand was really going to come back strong,” Briley said. “And money is a lot more expensive than it was. When demand gets healthy, most OEMs’ dealer bodies order a lot of stock—I’m just not convinced that it’s going to look like that, even when things do get a little stronger from a demand perspective, because of the cost of capital.”

Briley shared a conversation with a large Fontaine dealer who has been in the business 35 years and had never seen inflation in the cost of equipment at the same time that demand is down.

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“So it’s a really strange time,” he said. “When our cost goes up, let’s just say that a depressed market brings about margin challenges. We are not exempt from that at all.”

As with other OEMs reporting on 2025, Fontaine has taken on some custom builds it typically would not.

“We are still not a company that is equipped to do everything for everybody—it’s not who we want to be. I just don’t have the engineering staff and, in this market, I really can’t charge the prices to be able to do that,” Briley said. “However, when demand is down you look for areas to gain more market share. You’ve got to look at those higher-content products as opportunities to grow.”

Founded in 1945, Fontaine Trailer is a Marmon | Berkshire Hathaway company.

Manac Inc.

Manac Inc. of Saint-Georges, Quebec, built 4,700 trailers in 2025, down 18% from 2024.

“2025 started out as a promising year but quickly turned into another slow year as the impact of tariff policies reached various sectors of the industry,” said President and CEO Charles Dutil. “Uncertainty leads to hesitation in decisions and delayed investments. This is what we faced in 2025. 2026 has the potential to progress in a good direction, unless outside factors once again hold it back.

“If the rules of the game are unknown and made-up as it goes along, most smart people will stay on the side-lines.”

Founded in 1966, Manac offers a wide range of vans, flatbeds, dumps, belt trailers, lowbeds, chip and logging trailers, as well as heavy-duty chassis for oil, gas and mining industries.

Fruehauf Inc.

Fruehauf Inc. produced 4,165 units in 2025, a 19% decrease from 2024.

“Fruehauf’s 2025 production year was defined by resilience and steady adaptation. The company faced significant challenges, most notably a sharp drop in North American semitrailer demand brought on by a tough freight market,” said Fruehauf Inc. SVP Sales

and Marketing Jon Karel. “The lessons learned during this period have now become best practices, giving us reasons for optimism as we look ahead to 2026. Industry expectations for 2026 suggest that market volatility will continue in the early months, as manufacturers adjust and reposition to better align with future capacity needs. Current forecasts point to a stronger second half of the year.

“Meanwhile, ongoing USMCA negotiations are expected to bring greater certainty for consumers and fleets, which could help unlock pent-up demand. Fruehauf continues to lead the market in Mexico and remains a strong contender in the U.S. dry van segment. With our 2026 backlog growing and operational efficiencies firmly in place, Fruehauf is well-positioned for longterm growth in the North American Class 8 trailer market.”

Fruehauf Inc. builds trailers in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Timpte Inc.

Timpte Inc. in David City, Nebraska, built 3,600 trailers in 2025, a decrease of 23% from 2024.

“We’re a little bit below where we thought we were going to be; the market was just a little more sluggish,” President and CEO Tim Carpenter said.

But Timpte spent the slowdown by expanding its product lines and moving into a new 200,000 sq. ft. facility in Lincoln, Nebraska, to support these new product initiatives and the aftermarket business.

“On the equipment trailer side, we launched a new step trailer, and we also are in the middle of getting ready to launch a dump trailer,” Carpenter said. “That really fills out our product portfolio on the equipment trailer business. So we’re not going to focus on a whole bunch of new products in 2026; we’re going to focus on the portfolio we have, and really get it to market.”

Timpte serves the Ag market, which had slowed for a couple of years, even before tariffs cut into farmers’ profits, Carpenter noted. But for the trailer builder, the tariff impact on already

rising raw material cost is significant.

“What’s going on with aluminum pricing right now, it’s unexplainable,” he said. “We’re at record levels that are unsustainable on the aluminum side. Aluminum has got to settle down—that’s going to be the tough part for us as we go into 2026.

“Our biggest challenge is going to be to just manage our costs—material, labor and overhead—and we make sure we don’t pass all of the cost increases on to our customers. We’re going to spend a lot of time in 2026 just working on driving continuous improvement in our current processes, quality in our current products, and focusing on our customers to understand their needs.”

Reitnouer Inc.

Reitnouer Inc. in Birdsboro, Pa., built 3,496 trailers in 2025, a 9% decrease from 2024.

The bad news/good news for the aluminum flatbed builder is that production was hurt by a December plant shutdown. The good news is the shutdown came as the company moved into a brand new, 504,000 sq. ft. plant, Bud Reitnouer, company president, reported. The investment includes additional equipment to increase automation and plant efficiency.

“The market is slow. All of the trucking industry has been in a little bit of a decline the last couple years, but we’re holding our own—maybe gaining market share. I think we’re busier than some of our other competitors are,” Reitnouer said. “We’re starting off decent [in 2026], similar to last year, but it’s up in the air. For us, the biggest challenge is the price of aluminum. It’s been going up greatly, and then you throw on a 50% tariff on that, and it’s just a double whammy for us.”

The company has also been hurt by U.S.-Canada trade friction, particularly in the lumber and steel industries which have made up as much as 20% of Reitnouer’s business—that slice was down 90% in 2025.

“We would have been above 2024 [production] if we had Canada on board,” Reitnouer said.

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Dorsey Trailer LLC

Dorsey Trailer LLC, of Elba, Alabama, built 2,382 flatbeds, lowboys, and chip trailers in 2025, which was a 25% increase compared to 2024.

A key contributor to Dorsey Trailer’s gaining ground in a challenging year was the increase in customized trailer builds in 2025, Dorsey President Trey Gary reported.

“We’re thankful for our dealer network to have trust in Dorsey and also our employees, to be able to build the customizations, the various customized trailers,” Gary said. “Not only do we build steel and combo flatbeds, but you know, we’re building trailers for the logging market, building trailers for the lowboy market now.

“We’re definitely at lesser margins last year to help keep guys going, versus having to have a layoff. We have great ownership that’s allowed us to lower margins to keep the 300-plus people working, versus having layoffs.”

Pitts Trailers-Dorsey Intermodal

Pitts Trailers-Dorsey Intermodal built 2,282 trailers and chassis in 2025, an 11% increase from the previous year.

“It’s certainly not a great year by any stretch. We continue to kind of be in sort of a weird cycle and the market is sort of down all the way around,” President JP Pierson said. “We’re fortunate to have a relatively strong lowboy business, construction-based business. Where we’ve seen more retraction is our forestry business, as well as the intermodal chassis business, which has been difficult over the past couple of years.

“We’ve had to flex into some higher-hour units, and so that’s continued to mean pretty strong backlogs—they aren’t what they were, but they still seem to be holding up.”

The company continued to develop lean manufacturing principles and to invest in new fabrication equipment “to give us room to grow” and get past previous bottlenecks, Pierson noted.

Based in Pittsview, Alabama, Pitts Trailers is marking its 50th anniversary this year.

East Trailers

East Trailers of Randolph, Ohio, produced 2,105 trailers in 2025 between their dump, flatbed, and refuse product lines, up slightly at 1%. The company also built 87 truck bodies.

“2025 was challenged with a downward buying cycle on refuse and dump trailer equipment with an overall yearover-year reduction of 17% in market buying,” Chris Olson, president & CEO of East Trailers, said. “Additionally, a 30% capacity over demand factor forced pricing concessions to pressure trailer OEMs on margins. Tariff impacts on metals, particularly aluminum, caused elevated costs which further reduced volume through pass on pricing. The continued lack of international trade agreements and speculation on 1st half buying slumps in the vocational market have started 2026 out below expectations.

“Further affecting buying practices in 2025 has been the consolidation of freight haulers and merger acquisition activities. Companies sorting out equipment needs and offloading inventory into the used equipment market has delayed buying until there is a better visibility to what is needed to move reorganized companies into the new year,” Olson continued. “Straight truck vocational products, specifically dump and flat equipment, have started out on a more positive note with quote/ order activities being slightly ahead of projections. The impacts of aluminum cost have more weighted the interest and buying trends towards steel products.”

Strick Trailers/ Cheetah Chassis

Strick Trailers/Cheetah Chassis built 1,700 trailers in 2025, a 33% decrease from the year before.

This includes 1,000 chassis and 700 dry freight vans.

“2025 was definitely a challenging year for us as supply continued to exceed demand in most of the categories that we operate in,” said Ben Katz, VP of sales. “For 2026, we are optimistic that demand will continue to improve, especially as we move into the 2nd half of the year.”

The Strick Group of Companies is made up of Cheetah Chassis Corp, Evans Trailers and Strick Trailers.

Trail King Industries

Trail King Industries in Mitchell, S.D., built 1,700 truck trailers in 2025, down slightly at 6%, from 2024. They also built 550 light-duty trailers with axles of less than 10,000-lb capacity, reported CFO Gene Astolfi.

“Production was slightly lower than the prior year due to ongoing tariff pressures and hiring challenges,” Astolfi said. “As supply chain conditions stabilize and infrastructure investment continues under the current administration, we expect to increase output and provide additional products to our customers in 2026.”

Felling Trailers Inc.

Felling Trailers Inc. of Sauk Centre, Minnesota, built 1,502 units with 10k or larger axle, just short of breaking even with the 2024 total of 1,533, Nathan Uphus, director of sales, reported. Felling also built 2,205 light-duty trailers.

Di-Mond Trailers

Di-Mond Trailers, based in Stoney Creek, Ontario, built 1,380 trailers in 2025, down 34%.

“The challenging economic and industry conditions we all faced in 2024 continued into 2025. Di-Mond experienced its second consecutive year of declining production volumes, following three years of sustained growth,” GM Frank Piccolo said. “While this reduction is significant, the outlook for 2026 is even more concerning, as we anticipate further decline driven by external trade actions rather than market fundamentals.”

Regarding the trailer imports investigation, Piccolo noted that the underlying U.S. market distortion is driven primarily by imports from Mexico and China.

“Canadian OEMs are, in effect, collateral damage in this action,” he said. “Should the U.S. Dept. of Commerce proceed with duties, the impact on Canadian manufacturers would be immediate, and highly detrimental.”

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Tremcar Inc.

Tremcar Inc. built 1,169 tank trailers and 196 tank truck mounts in 2025, a 5% increase.

The Quebec-based company saw good results from its recent acquisitions and expansion of manufacturing on the U.S. side of the border, noted Mélanie Dufresne, director of marketing and communications. She also suggested the tariff situation and the trade disputes don’t significantly impact Tremcar any more than others.

“Whether you’re in Canada or in the U.S., we manufacture in both countries,” Dufresne said. “We are so interrelated that there’s not a difference in price, where it’s made. If we don’t go through any more instability, I think 2026 is going to be good, because there’s no reason for it not to be good.”

Extreme Trailers LLC

Extreme Trailers LLC, in Dover, Ohio, built 976 flatbeds and 332 step decks

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for a total of 1,308 aluminum trailers in 2025, up 12% from 2024.

“2025 was challenging, predominantly due to input costs. It’s a constant battle chasing input costs, keeping orders out in front of you so that customers are willing to accept the price, and then also keeping yourself focused on your profit,” Les Smith, president and CEO, said. “We worked with suppliers as closely to keep the input cost as non-volatile as possible. But it’s a challenge with the aluminum being at an all-time high. I mean we just had another record-breaking price just coming into 2026.”

Smith emphasized the need for freight rates to come up and interest rates to come down for the market “to heal itself.”

“Obviously, we’ve made some adjustments to the market so that we can continue to maintain profitability. I will say this: I don’t believe anyone in the industry is as profitable as they’d like to be. But, at the end of the day, we really, truly

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just to get through the challenges that we’ve faced coming out of ’25 into ’26.”

Kentucky Trailer

Kentucky Trailer of Louisville, Ky., built 890 trailers in 2025, an increase of 17%.

“The market continues to be a challenge, with at least the first half of 2026 looking to be consistent with 2025,” David Smith, director of sales, said. “We are focused on expanding our product offerings with truck bodies, and leaning into our core capabilities as a custom trailer manufacturer.”

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co.

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. cited the trailer imports investigation in not reporting a 2025 production total.

“Unfortunately, UTMC cannot disclose any production figures for 2025,” President and COO Steve Bennett said. “Our output was fairly flat over 2024— but that’s the most I can tell you at this time.” TBB

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Oshkosh picks up multiple innovation awards at CES

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LAS VEGAS—Oshkosh Corporation has been named a CES Innovation Awards 2026 Best of Innovation recipient in the Robotics and Travel & Tourism categories. The company also was named a multiple CES Innovation Awards Honoree in the Construction and Industrial Tech category.

“Every day, our team is focused on developing innovative, practical solutions for everyday heroes who shape the future of airports, neighborhoods and job sites,” said Jay Iyengar, executive vice president and chief technology and strategic sourcing officer, Oshkosh Corporation. “We are proud to be recognized by the Consumer Technology Association for our newest solutions that make tough jobs easier—from aiding workers at height to helping manage the traveler experience at airports. These awards underscore the positive impact that autonomy, AI, connectivity and electrification can have on creating a safe, intuitive and productive future through technologies that move the world forward.”

Oshkosh was selected as a CES Innovation Awards Best of Innovation for the:

• Oshkosh Airport Products Striker Volterra electric airport rescue and fire fighting vehicle , which fuses electrification with worldclass firefighting performance, provides rapid acceleration and powerful response capability to deliver speed-to-scene and manage emissions on the airfield in a highidle application. Built on Oshkosh’s proven Volterra electrification

technology, this powerhouse vehicle accelerates a 45-ton vehicle from zero to fifty miles per hour in under 25 seconds—a 28% leap in performance over traditional internal-combustion ARFF vehicles—all while maintaining unwavering power.

• JLG Boom Lift with Robotic End Effector turns a traditional boom lift into an industrial-scale robotic system that can be equipped with an autonomous tool to perform complex, repetitive tasks such as welding, painting, ductwork and material handling without an operator working at height. Demonstrated at CES 2026, Oshkoch showed how robotic manipulators, AI-guided control and multi-sensor perception can transform traditional boom lifts into autonomous mobile platforms.

• McNeilus Volterra electric refuse and recycling vehicle offers a fully electric performance while utilizing the commonality and strength of the McNeilus Meridian body. The vehicle features an electrified drivetrain, e-axle architecture, smart battery system and cooperative regenerative braking to enable an all-day route on a single charge with zero emissions.

At CES, Oshkosh showcased advanced technologies that empower those who do tough work.

Pictured is the Striker Volterra electric airport rescue vehicle.

Oshkosh Corp.

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In the large display area at CEO, Oshkosh showcased advanced technologies designed to bring together autonomy, AI, connectivity and electrification technologies to support everyday heroes — firefighters, airport ground crews, mail carriers, soldiers and construction workers.

The solutions feature:

• Autonomy, robotics and connectivity that are transforming how work at height on job sites is done by creating an intelligent ecosystem that connects people, equipment, tools and materials, and accelerates the shift

from enabling jobs to executing jobs.

• AI-powered systems that anticipate potential roadside collision hazards and provide real-time warnings to everyone from firefighters to bus drivers.

• AI-enabled systems designed to transform recycling at the point of collection, helping keep recyclable materials out of landfills.

• Electrified vehicles delivering rapid response, maneuverability and power for airport emergency teams.

• Modular autonomous robot platform that helps turn aircraft

quickly and safely, assisting ground crews and creating a smooth experience for travelers, airline and airport personnel.

“The future is taking shape, now. At CES, we are showcasing our vision of the job sites, neighborhoods and airports of the future and how Oshkosh’s advanced technology empowers everyday heroes with safe, intuitive, productive and clean solutions,” said John Pfeifer, president and chief executive officer, Oshkosh Corporation. “Together with our customers, we’re transforming how we live, move and work.”

Clarios launches trailer battery manager, supporting cold-chain and liftgate operation

By Jeremy Wolfe

LAS VEGAS—Global battery company Clarios announced an expansion to its Connected Services Platform here at the Consumer Electronics Show: the Trailer Battery Manager, a new feature with the potential to support refrigerated trailers and liftgate operation.

The feature is an expansion of the company’s digital solution for monitoring heavy-duty truck low-voltage tractor batteries. It gathers real-time insights into trailer battery health and charge status. The company says that its solution helps operators avoid liftgate failures and is especially relevant for refrigerated transport. Fleet managers can better ensure that cooling systems run continuously and notice when batteries are nearing the end of their useful service life.

The solution requires a regular subscription and a one-time equipment installation fee to get started. The installation adds a sensor and gateway to the batteries, recording and transmitting

battery data every few moments, similar to Clarios’ IdleLess program announced last April.

A few months prior, Clarios had launched the tractor-specific version of the Battery Manager that could monitor batteries and provide actionable insights via a web portal. One of the

fleet customers asked if Clarios could also help with the trailer’s batteries.

“We didn’t know they had a problem with the trailer batteries,” Cagatay Topcu, VP of connected service for Clarios, told industry journalists here in Las Vegas.

A few weeks after attaching the battery sensors and gateways, the company noticed two problems related to liftgate operation. “They are pulling the trailer without the power cord, and drivers are forgetting that,” Topcu said. “The second one is that sometimes the trailer is sitting so much in the yard, the batteries are deep discharged; the batteries are damaged.”

Clarios was able to identify both problems with its solution: When the liftgate’s power supply is disconnected, a notification to the driver can resolve the issue; when a stationary trailer has a low battery, Clarios can provide the trailer’s GPS location to identify the equipment. TBB

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Xos launches 2026 electric Class 6 chassis

At $99,000, new chassis comes with the most competitive price tag in the industry

EV builder Xos Inc. has unveiled the 2026 model year Xos Class 6 strip chassis at a starting price of $99,000. This pricing is designed to establish “a new benchmark” for commercial fleet electrification, according to the news release. The rollout reflects years of manufacturing scale, established supplier relationships, proven operational excellence, and a sustainable cost structure that makes the transition to electric accessible to fleets nationwide.

Xos has more U.S.-deployed vehicles than any competitor in its segment, the company noted. Blue-chip customers include UPS, FedEx, Cintas, and Loomis, with more than1,000 vehicles and powertrains on the road that were manufactured in its Tennessee factory.

2026 Class 6 Strip chassis specifications

• Class 6 platform: 23,000 lb GVWR purpose-built for commercial fleet operations

• Optimized range: Approximately 120 miles engineered for return-tobase duty cycles and up to 200 miles on the extended range variant.

• Advanced telematics: Enhanced platform with 3+ years of operational data, billions of data points monitored, and over-the-air update capability for continuous performance improvements

• Commercial-grade battery: LFP battery system designed for 4,000+ cycle durability, prioritizing reliability and total cost of ownership

• Serviceable architecture: Industrystandard axles, wheel ends, and suspension systems for nationwide service capability and supply chain resilience

• Comprehensive warranty: Minimum 3-year coverage backed by Xos’s proven service network

• Industry-leading price: Starting at $99,000, a sustainable price point

achieved through manufacturing scale and supplier partnerships, not promotional discounting.

“The 2026 launch represents everything we’ve built at Xos over nearly 10 years of engineering innovation, supply chain partnerships, and manufacturing scale,” said Dakota Semler, CEO of Xos. “We’re not the newest entrant making promises, we’re a proven leader delivering results today. Our customers see it in the reliability of our vehicles, the sophistication of our telematics, and the strength of our manufacturing.

“At a $99,000 starting price, we’re making commercial electrification accessible at scale, showcasing our operational efficiency, our supplier partnerships, and years of experience building at scale. At Xos we aren’t just participating in this market, we’re redefining it.”

The 2026 model year introduces enhanced over-the-air update capabilities that enable continuous performance improvements, optimized charging strategies, and predictive

maintenance, all delivered remotely without vehicle downtime. Combined with industry-standard serviceable components, this approach delivers uptime and flexibility that proprietary closed systems cannot match.

Xos’s LFP battery system prioritizes reliability, safety, and total cost of ownership over theoretical performance claims. Engineered for 4,000+ cycle durability and commercial duty cycles, the platform delivers predictable economics that fleet operators trust for missioncritical operations.

With the broadest deployment footprint and most accumulated real-world mileage in the US, and through partnerships with some of the nation’s largest fleet operators, Xos has positioned itself as a leading choice for commercial electrification. The 2026 model year launch reinforces this leadership while making the transition to electric more accessible than ever, the company concluded.

Fleet operators interested in securing 2026 delivery should contact Xos directly at www.xostrucks.com

At approximately 120 miles, the Class 6 platform is engineered for return-to-base duty cycles and up to 200 miles on the extended range variant.

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Hendrickson launches TIREMAAX TPMS for smarter trailer operations

Hendrickson recently launched TIREMAAX TPMS, a hubcap-mounted trailer tire pressure monitoring solution designed for seamless integration with TIREMAAX PRO and PRO-LB tire pressure control systems.

The TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System delivers real-time trailer tire pressure data via Bluetooth to leading telematics platforms or the Hendrickson WATCHMAN app helping fleets reduce downtime and improve maintenance. “TIREMAAX TPMS makes tire health monitoring simple and reliable,” said Matt Wilson, vice president of Hendrickson’s Vehicle Technology Group. “It seamlessly integrates into TIREMAAX PRO and PRO-LB systems for easy installation.” As smart trailer technology evolves, TIREMAAX TPMS offers fleets a one-source solution for tire pressure data monitoring, driving connectivity and predictive maintenance across the industry.

“Smart trailer technology is no longer optional, it’s becoming the standard. TIREMAAX TPMS gives fleets the

connectivity they need to move from reactive maintenance to proactive, data-driven decisions,” Wilson said. This next-generation sensor was engineered to eliminate complexity for fleets.

“Fleets want technology that works for them, not against them,” Wilson added.

“Our hubcap-mounted TPMS design simplifies installation and delivers reliable data without adding complexity.” Wilson also emphasized the role TIREMAAX TPMS will play as the industry advances toward integrated telematics.

“As the industry shifts toward predictive maintenance and integrated telematics, TIREMAAX TPMS is a key building block for smarter and more efficient trailer operations.”

Key features and benefits

Hubcap-mounted design

• Integrated into the TIREMAAX PRO and PRO-LB systems

• Clean, permanent installation helps prevent loss or theft

• No re-calibration or tire dismounting needed during tire changes

Bluetooth connectivity

• Seamless, real-time monitoring through a Bluetooth sensor that links to Hendrickson’s WATCHMAN mobile app or approved telematics systems

Long-life battery

• Larger capacity battery designed for longer service life

• No battery replacement or service required

One-source solution

• Automatic tire pressure control, trailer tire pressure monitoring, and suspension systems from Hendrickson for simplified support OEM, retrofit options

• Easy upgrade for existing TIREMAAX PRO and PRO-LB systems

For more information on TIREMAAX TMPS, visit www.tiremaax.com

Phillips Connect, McLeod bring smart trailer visibility to fleet operations

Trailers have traditionally been a blind spot in fleet operations, but a new integration between Phillips Connect and McLeod Software aims to change that. The partnership embeds smart trailer data directly into McLeod’s Transportation Management System (TMS), allowing fleets to view trailer location, tire, brake, and light health, along with cargo intelligence, inside the same platform used for dispatch and planning.

For maintenance teams, that enhanced visibility connects equipment condition with day-to-day decision-making. Instead of treating trailers as static assets, fleets can now see which units are ready to roll and which may require attention before hitting the road.

“Having Phillips Connect smart trailer data flow directly into McLeod has been a game-changer for us,” said Mike Narkys, president of MNS1, the first fleet to successfully test and complete the McLeod-Phillips Connect data integration. “Our planners and dispatchers can see inside every trailer, understand how much space is left and decide quickly which trailers are ready to deploy, and which need to be repositioned.”

The integration also includes Phillips Connect’s CargoVision system, which

uses an AI-powered camera inside the trailer to measure available space and cargo volume for load planning.

“This integration is the first of many that will help fleets bring their trailer intelligence forward, no matter what software platforms they use to run their business,” said Todd Hodges, director of product management for Phillips Connect.

Because the data lives directly inside McLeod’s platform, fleets don’t have to switch between systems to manage equipment and freight. Trailer location, cargo status, and component health are visible alongside dispatch and routing tools. The Phillips Connect–McLeod integration is available now for North American fleets.

Visit www.phillips-connect.com for more information.

APEX by BendPak offers new lifts, wheel service equipment

APEX by BendPak has expanded its lineup beyond garage and trailer ramps to include two-post lifts, tire changers, and wheel balancers aimed at shops that need reliable daily-use equipment without premium pricing.

New products include the following:

• AL9LC and AL10C two-post lifts

• AT26 and AT26A swing-arm tire changers

• AB24M and AB28 manual wheel balancers

• Optional wheel service productivity accessories and lift adapters

Two-post lifts

The AL9LC (9,000-lb.) and AL10LC (10,000-lb.) two-post lifts are built with symmetric and asymmetric lifting capability, triple-telescoping front arms, dualstage rear arms, and automatic safety locks that engage every 3”.

The AL9LC uses a low-ceiling floorplate design, making it useful for shops with limited overhead clearance while still accommodating taller vehicles. It features

a chain-over system with industrial leaf chains and oversized rollers with grease fittings for durability.

The AL10LC uses a clear-floor design for unrestricted movement of jacks and carts under the vehicle. A reinforced overhead box beam adds stability, while a padded shutoff bar and limit switch prevent overtravel. Its direct-drive hydraulic system with dual cylinders and UHMW guide blocks reduces moving parts and eliminates the need for greasing, lowering ongoing maintenance.

Tire changers

The AT26 and AT26A swing-arm tire changers are designed for low-profile and oversized assemblies. Both use a hightorque electric turntable and powered bead breaker.

The AT26A adds a pneumatic assist arm and drop-center tools to reduce physical strain and streamline difficult mount/ demount jobs. It also includes a traveling drop-center tool to hold stubborn beads

securely in the drop center during mounting, a tire-handling hook to assist with difficult removals and repositioning, and an inflation restraint device, all optional features on the AB26.

Wheel balancer

For balancing, the AB28 manual wheel balancer handles wheels up to 44” in diameter with a seven-second cycle time and LED-guided weight placement. The AB24M integrates directly with a tire changer to create a compact change-andbalance workstation, saving floor space and streamlining workflow.

While the AB28 wheel balancer is a standalone unit, the AB24M is designed to mount directly to a swing-arm tire changer using a specialized bracket, creating a complete changing-and-balancing workstation. For added flexibility, the AB24M can also be mounted to a vertical support pole or structural beam. Visit www.bendpak.com/apex for more information.

EMCO Industries releases High-Performance Mono-Leaf Spring for HD trailers

EMCO Industries has launched its new High-Performance Mono-Leaf Spring for heavy-duty trailers, featuring a 22,400-lb. gross-axle-weight-rated spring.

“In today’s environment of supply chain uncertainty, we’re providing reliability,” said Marcus Hester, president of EMCO Industries. “Fueled in part by demand and by our track record of on- time delivery, we’ve seen a lot of customer enthusiasm. We’re seizing this opportunity and are doubling down on our commitment to domestic manufacturing with a significant multimillion dollar investment in

automation and expanded capacity.”

According to the company, the new spring offers a 25% weight reduction compared to traditional 22,400 axle leaf springs, dropping from 53 lbs. to 40 lbs. It also exceeds Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association (TTMA) B-10 fatigue life

requirements. Additionally, the new springs will be good for applications with lower suspension clearance, such as container chassis, flatbed trailers, and drive-on trailers. Both low-arch and high-arch configurations are available.

The new springs will be manufactured with EMCO’s proprietary steel specifications and heat-treating processes, and each will be painted for corrosion resistance. The company is currently taking orders for the new springs, with delivery expected to take about eight weeks.

Visit emcoind.com for more details.

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Truck, trailer, and body OEMs

Stellar Industries hired Jon Mickelson to the company’s mechanic and lube truck products sales team. He will serve as regional sales manager for the Northwest, and joins Stellar from Titan Fuel Tanks, where he served as regional account manager. In his new role, Mickelson will be responsible for sales of mechanic and lube truck products, including the Stellar TMAX Mechanic Truck. He will also represent the company at trade shows, conventions, and industry events, and support distributors and end users.

Suppliers and distributors

Bill Nolan, president and CEO of PBS Truck Parts and chairman of the Board at VIPAR Heavy Duty, was inducted into the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Hall of Fame. Nolan has been a member of the VIPAR Board of Directors since 1994 and has served as chairman since 2011. During his time with the company, VIPAR has acquired Power Heavy Duty, opened the Global Parts Network, and expanded to over 1,000 locations, extending its footprint into Central and South America.

Guillaume Giroudon is now the vice president and general manager at Lehigh Valley Operations in Macungie, Pennsylvania, for Mack Trucks. In his new role, Giroudon will lead operations for assembling all Class 8 Mack trucks for North America and export. He first joined the Volvo Group in 2004 as the department project coordinator for the electrical purchasing department. Most recently, Giroudon was vice president of logistics for Volvo Group North America.

VIPAR Heavy Duty has appointed Jeff Paul as the company’s executive vice president. Paul most recently served as vice president of Marketing, including being a member of the executive management team and overseeing data and market research, marketing strategies, corporate communications, and more. Now, he will be responsible for longterm organizational objectives, developing and maintaining strategic relationships, and overseeing major initiatives. Prior to Joining VIPAR, Paul worked for JC Whitney and Company and Tenneco Automotive.

Truck-Lite has hired Matt Mrakovich as vice president of engineering. Prior to joining Truck-Lite, Mrakovich spent 19 years at GE Current (formerly GE Lighting Solutions), where he held several leadership roles, including technology leader and technology strategist. More recently, he served as vice president of Engineering at Vita-Mix Corporation. He is a member of the National Engineering Honors Society and the Technology and Maintenance Council of ATA.

Upfitters and modifiers

Terex Corporation has appointed Namita Jindal as senior vice president and chief AI and Data officer for the company. She will report to Simon Meester, Terex president and CEO, and will serve on the company’s executive leadership team. Jindal comes to Terex from CentralSquare Technologies, where she has served as chief information officer since 2021. Prior to that, she has held various leadership roles, including CIO for the Honeywell Intelligrated automation business.

Fleet brands

Christine Fisher has been promoted to vice president of Sales for Lily Transportation. In her new role, she will be responsible for growing the company’s business in the automotive, grocery, retail, manufacturing, and food distribution industries. Fisher first joined Lily in 2016 as marketing director, and then transitioned to the sales team in 2019. Prior to joining Lily, she worked for Comcast Spotlight Advertising Service and Greater Media.

Services

Rolston Hogstrom Incorporated has promoted Dustan Menz to vice president of Fleet. He will lead all fleet business and initiatives across the agency’s territory and support manufacturers. He’ll also expand collaboration with fleet management companies to create more streamlined solutions. He will continue to represent RHI at industry events.

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