Trailer manufacturers keep the brakes on new orders
Trailer makers continue to push away orders as supply chain issues in different areas vex production amid stable pent-up demand.
Trailer makers continue to push away orders as supply chain issues in different areas vex production amid stable pent-up demand.
Worker outages and parts shortages becoming status quo for beleaguered trailer manufacturers.
Stoughton Trailers was one of five companies that pressed for unfair trade practice rulings against China that led to massive duties.
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.
Look behind soft June trailer orders for the real story of what’s happening in a constrained equipment market.
Trailer makers cannot keep up with demand, pushing out delivery times while navigating supply chain bumps.
After four straight months of near-record orders, trailer bookings took a breather in January as some manufacturers slowed taking reservations.
Orders for new trailers dipped in November but the total bookings in the last three months are still the second highest in industry history.
The continuing rebound in trailer orders is in line with three-year high in spot freight rates as consumers buy more goods than services.
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