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Equipment Trailers
How to Safely Load an Equipment Trailer
Towmaster
Driving a truck with a trailer full of expensive equipment can be an intimidating experience. Make sure you’re taking all the steps and precautions necessary to keep you, other drivers and your equipment in good shape for years to come.
September 7, 2022
Towmaster Equipment Load Body
Equipment Trailers
How to Determine Your Trailer's True Capacity
Talbert Manufacturing
There are five contributors to capacity ratings, and each can be varied to meet a carrier’s specifications.
April 20, 2022
Talbert
Equipment Trailers
Decking Refresh Makes Old Trailer Look New Again
Hughes Enterprises finds online solution to refurbish a 55-ton lowboy used for heavy-duty equipment transport.
April 12, 2022
AFTER: Genuine Apitong/Keruing boards were cut then stained with the Apitong Oil and screwed down onto the lowboy using the installation tools supplied by TrailerDecking.com.
Equipment Trailers
Proper Operation and Maintenance of Trailer Stability Systems
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
These insights on the operation and maintenance of trailer roll stability systems can help prevent tractor-trailer rollovers.
April 5, 2022
Trailer roll stability technology provides additional protection against rollovers, whether or not the attached tractor is equipped with a stability system.
Equipment Trailers
How Managed Tool Trailers Can Increase Worksite Productivity and Streamline Operations
United Rentals Inc.
On-site managed tool trailers provide companies with rental tools and small equipment and consumable with supplies that are custom stocked to a specific project.
February 23, 2022
A right-sized managed tool inventory can be created using a project’s craft curve and historical data from previous projects, plus utilization data from others with similar projects.
Equipment Trailers
A Holistic Approach to Trailer Total Cost of Ownership
Talbert Manufacturing
Many only think of cost in terms of purchase price, but this over-simplified approach can leave businesses with a trailer that costs more over its lifetime than they were prepared for.
November 1, 2021
Purchase price is sometimes the only factor buyers consider when evaluating the cost of a heavy-haul trailer, but it can be misleading when considered alone. A comprehensive approach to calculating total cost of ownership requires an understanding of multiple factors, many of which cannot be found on the price tag.
Rental
3 Signs Your Trailer Needs to be Repaired
Felling Trailers, Inc.
A trailer in need of repair can be dangerous for you, your business, and those on the road with you. It’s a good idea to know the signs that your trailer needs repair before it’s too late.
August 30, 2021
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Equipment
The Utility Expo Comes Back Stronger with More Space and More Product Innovations
The biennial event in Louisville, KY, features more space for overhead and underground utility equipment, and exhibitors are taking advantage with a broad mix of new product launches.
August 17, 2021
The new Ditch Witch HX30G vacuum excavator delivers high-profile power in a low-profile package.
Rental
Renter’s Review: Trailer Rental Goes Off Without a Hitch
Rental Editor Alexis Brumm strays from the usual path with an opportunity for a trailer rental that puts local rental companies to the test.
May 24, 2021
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Material Processing & Debris Handling
Benefits of Using Live-Bottom Trailers to Haul Asphalt
These trailers can increase safety, decrease unloading times and improve operations for paving contractors
May 5, 2021
Live-bottom trailers remain horizontal during the unloading process. The flow of material is always predictable and controllable.
Trucks & Transportation
Towing Safety Starts with Proper Equipment
Identify the weakest link in your truck and trailer combination.
April 8, 2021
Compactorontrailer 2
Equipment Trailers
Tips for Selecting the Right Traveling Axle Trailer
Talbert Manufacturing
Careful consideration of available features for traveling axle trailers can ensure a long-term solution that will provide more safety, durability and better return on investment.
March 31, 2021
Many construction companies and rental houses have found traveling axle trailers provide the optimal combination of features to increase safety and versatility.
Equipment Trailers
Felling Trailers’ Custom FT-40-2 Triple Reel Trailer Right on Spec
Felling Trailers, Inc.
Vermeer Southeast Sales & Service worked with Felling Trailers’ Utility & Telecom Product Manager, Mark Rapp, to build a custom FT-40-2 Triple Reel trailer to meet the customer’s specifications.
September 8, 2020
FT-40-2 Triple Reel trailer
Equipment Trailers
5 Common Questions on How to Successfully Haul Heavy Equipment
Talbert Manufacturing
Here are some answers from industry leaders to five common heavy-haul questions.
January 8, 2020
An overload reduces the manufacturer’s safety factors and puts unnecessary stress on trailer components. That's why it's important to find the right trailer for the load.
Equipment Trailers
Your Guide to Pickup Truck Trailer Safety
Technology and an understanding of the basics will help you safely tow equipment with your heavy-duty pickup truck.
October 21, 2019
The Ram 3500 dual rear wheel pickup includes specifically designed sensors to cover the added width of dual rear wheels, giving a wider span of coverage when backing up with limited view.
Equipment Trailers
How to Determine How Much Your Heavy-Haul Trailer Is Really Costing You
Talbert Manufacturing
Take a holistic approach to total cost of ownership for your heavy-haul trailers.
October 10, 2019
Good engineering is about understanding each customer’s needs and building a trailer optimized for durability, longevity and minimal maintenance.
Equipment Trailers
Felling Provides Custom-Built Trailer Solution for Utility Contractor
Felling Trailers, Inc.
Burschville Construction, Inc. turned to Felling Trailers to build a custom trailer to store its utility crews' tools and equipment on jobsites.
September 27, 2019
Burschville Construction, Inc. wanted a custom-built trailer chassis that would then be taken to a commercial truck bodybuilder to have an all-aluminum, enclosed body installed.
Equipment Trailers
Top 10 Trailer Safety Tips
Transporting equipment between construction sites requires attention to the details.
January 8, 2019
Ensure that the tow vehicle is properly sized to handle the trailer and equipment you’ll be towing. Each vehicle manufacturer assigns a tow rating, which is the maximum weight of the towed vehicle when loaded.
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