Cargo Tanks/Trailers

A glossy black 17.5-inch Taskmaster UL-HD steel trailer wheel with an 8-lug bolt pattern shown against a dark background.

Taskmaster UL-HD 17.5-in. trailer wheel trims ‘unsprung’ weight

Built using high-grade steel and flow-forming technology, the 44-lb. unit is 16% lighter than standard designs while resolving hub fitment challenges starting in Q1 2027.

Nov. 5, 2026

Illustration of a US-style semi-truck and tank trailer on a digital background representing NMFTA's Fleet Cyber Challenge.

Hazmat/Safety

Digital defense: NMFTA targets cyber threats and tanker recalls

Nov. 5, 2026

Tremcar aluminum DOT 407 crude oil tanker equipped with vapor recovery and digital liquid level indicators.

Tremcar details aluminum DOT 407 crude oil tanker

Nov. 4, 2026

Uptime by Design panelists Chris Becher, Steve Thayer, David Owens, Mark Perkins, and Kyle Neumann at Tank Truck Week 2026.

Tank Fleets

TTW panel: Designing equipment for optimal uptime

Nov. 2, 2026

As liquid and dry bulk trailers become increasingly sensor-enabled, fleets can leverage data from suspensions, wheel-ends, and braking systems to prioritize maintenance needs and prevent roadside failures.

Tank Fleets

Turning smart tank trailer data into action

Oct. 30, 2026

Tremcar debuts TremSmart DOT 406 petroleum trailer

Oct. 27, 2026

U.S. heavy-duty trailer orders surged by more than 300% in September as fleets moved aggressively to secure equipment ahead of anticipated 2027 price hikes and regulatory changes, according to new data from ACT and FTR.

Reports: US trailer orders surge ahead of 2027 cycle

Oct. 21, 2026

Grote Industries continues to expand its portfolio of commercial vehicle safety technologies, combining advanced warning lighting with smart-trailer visibility solutions to reduce collision risks across fleet operations. Grote this week introduced its next-generation 4SEE technology after first unveiling the advanced rear-collision warning system at last year’s MCE.

Equipment

Grote advances commercial vehicle fleet safety

Oct. 20, 2026

Effective fleet management involves selecting premium, OEM-approved wheel end components that offer predictable performance and longer service intervals. This strategy minimizes unexpected failures and enhances safety, leading to cost savings over the vehicle's lifespan.