Trailer News

Royal Truck & Trailer, a premier midwestern transportation supplier of new and used trailers and heavy-duty truck and trailer service, parts, and accessories, announced it has acquired Arista Truck Systems. Arista is a leading Morgan truck body dealer, which specializes in designing and installing commercial truck equipment. The purchase of Arista Truck Systems, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, continues Royal’s mission to be the best resource for the transportation industry.

Landoll has introduced a new option for Models 855 and 860 Construction Series Detachable trailers. The drop side trailer option features a 5” lowered track area and a raised center. This specialty option benefits end users that are hauling tall excavators, cranes or vehicles that must obtain the very lowest deck height possible.

Talbert Manufacturing offers its Tag-A-Long Austin Carry-All Series (AC Series) Trailers to minimize load times and maximize productivity for everyday hauling of small- to mid-size equipment. The line of 10- to 25-ton tag-a-long trailers features industry-leading loaded deck heights, durable construction and a low, 7-degree load angle to transport a variety of equipment — from asphalt rollers and machines for dirt work to cable and pipe for gas and electric utility applications. Talbert’s AC Series is ideal for use in industries such as general construction, paving, agriculture and oil fields.

Talbert Manufacturing introduces the 35FG-BVTL — a fixed-neck, drop deck trailer for small- to mid-size equipment machinery movers operating in oil fields, agriculture and construction and demolition. The 35-ton trailer is rated at 70,000 pounds concentrated in 20 feet and features hydraulic ramps for safe, efficient loading and unloading in confined spaces.  

Talbert Manufacturing updated the 60CC/55SA-LD trailer for increased flexibility to meet differing hauling regulations. This unique trailer showcases a new hydraulically operated system to allow operation of the third axle only or a combination of third and fourth axles. The 60CC/55SA-LD also features an industry-leading 18-inch loaded deck height — 2 inches lower than competitive models — and 6-inch ground clearance. It also gives operators the ability to switch between configurations, for state-of-the-art load versatility and limiting the need for additional permitting.

Talbert Manufacturing offers the 65SA Modular Trailer with unique design that features a flip extension to accommodate a tandem- or tri-axle jeep dolly, allowing for maximum load configurations. It can also pair with Talbert’s revolutionary E2 or E3Nitro axle extension, which dampens axle movement and controls load transfer. The modular trailer maintains a 65-ton rating at half the deck length with a 16-inch loaded side deck height and 6-inch loaded road clearance.

ASA Electronics has collaborated with ATW to develop a new version of their iN-Command Control System specifically for utility trailers. This addition brings automated smart control to the utility trailer market for the first time. This iN-Command technology for trailers will be available on select models from ATW brands including Big Tex Trailers and PJ Trailers.

Talbert Manufacturing is now offering their 60CC/55SA-LD trailer, built for versatility. Pairing with Talbert’s optional East Coast-style E1Nitro axle extension, this trailer features a 60-ton capacity with a close-coupled configuration and a 55-ton hauling capacity with a spread axle configuration. The innovative new design of this model also provides ultimate flexibility for switching between configurations, in order to meet hauling regulations.

Dump trucks are larger and tip over more easily than ever before. With the increased frequency of tipping hazards comes the need for a proper dump truck tip-over prevention system. The WINK anti-tip system for dump trucks and dump trailers provides four extra layers of load dump protection to keep dump trailers from turning over.

This past March, at the Mid-America Trucking Show, the American Historical Truck Society had the first ever trailer ever produced by Talbert Manufacturing on exhibit. This 80 year old piece of equipment gave attendees a chance to get an up-close and personal look at the trailer that would set in motion a legacy of innovative and reliable heavy-haul solutions from then on out. The VP of sales and marketing, Troy Geisler, even made an appearance to share the history of the trailer, which made it’s humble debut in 1938, as well as the innovations pioneered by founder, Austin Talbert, that would follow for years to come.

Felling Trailers, Inc. debuted their new EZ Tilt Technology using the FT-12 EZ-T tilt trailer this past February at the 2018 Rental Show in New Orleans, LA. This EZ Tilt Technology provides a 5-degree load angle by allowing for ground level loading with its rotating torsion suspension, which in turn, allows the trailer to load and unload low clearance equipment with ease, including things like floor sweepers, scissor lifts, and rollers. This EZ-Tilt trailer is perfect for rental yards and shops hoping to get customers on their way as quickly and efficiently as possible, since it offers quick and safe loading of versatile loads.

The heavy-haul industry is in for some exciting news since the new partnership between Goldhofer and Trail King Industries. Both companies are some of the most respected brands in the industry, and they will be teaming up to promote and support each other’s products. This epic team-up is sure to provide increased benefits in knowledge and service, while enabling the trust established between the companies and their customers to remain solidified.

The same team that brought you Aspen’s heavy haul and super haul trailers has now introduced the new Aspen M5500-8 Commercial trailer. The 55 ton hydraulic removable gooseneck lowboy can be fully customized so that operators don’t have to sacrifice the desire for a lighter-weight trailer or money on extra weight for parts they don’t need. When it comes to providing features offering optimum flexibility, the M5500-8 outshines its competitors by a long shot.

Trail King has announced the release of it’s 110 HDG (Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck) Paver Special within its Advantage Plus Construction line at the 2018 World of Asphalt Show in Houston, TX. The company is excited to show off this new, improved paver special in addition to a wide variety of their other products with the same reputation for high quality, performance, and reliability. You can see all of this for yourself at booth 2752 during the World of Asphalt Show and Conference on March 6-8th.

Talbert’s new 60/65SA spread-axle trailer features an innovative design focused on flexibility for the user and maximum ROI. The trailer features 2+2, 3+1 and 4 axle close coupled configurations and a gooseneck extension. These elements, paired with the ability to accommodate both tri-axle and tandem-axle jeeps, make this trailer a great option for hauling loads of various sizes.

With Talbert Manufacturing's new 35CC-HRG lowbed trailer, the day-to-day hauling of loads, (up to 70,000 pounds overall and within a 12-food load base,) is made simpler, safer, and more efficient. Featuring a removable hydraulic gooseneck, front and rear ramps, removable outriggers, and multiple swing radiuses, deck lengths and widths, the array of custom options allow for an ideal tailoring based on your specific needs. Additionally, this all-purpose trailer can be equipped with a beavertail and ramp so users can drive equipment over the rear of the trailer rather than detach the unit’s gooseneck, ultimately allowing for the safe transportation of various sized equipment to and from job sites, even in confined areas.

Heavy-haul provider, Talbert Manufacturing, is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its mechanical gooseneck patent, which was developed by Austin Talbert, engineer and founder of Talbert Construction Equipment Co. Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

Felling has redesigned and engineered their Utility Pole series trailer line focusing on increased operator safety, easy of use, and maintenance. The first of these revamped Pole trailers, the FT-10-1 PT, was released at ICUEE. This model has a retracted length of 24' and can extend to 40' with one adjustment point midway. The model line offers several payload capacities and can be manufactured with a single or tandem axle configuration, both with dual wheels. 10,000, 12,000, 15,000 or 20,000 lb axles are available, and all can be equipped with airbrakes if needed.

Talbert Manufacturing has debuted the 55-Ton Roller Paver (55CC-RP) heavy-haul lowboy trailer for enhanced load versatility and minimal permit costs. The trailer’s concentrated load rating of 55 tons in 12.5 feet of deck allows owners to haul a variety of equipment, including rollers, pavers, excavators and dozers. Talbert also designed the new trailer with dual kingpin settings. These settings allow drivers to operate in states with 43-foot kingpin laws, such as Connecticut, without the need for a permit when traveling empty.

Vantage Trailers has restored the double wall end dump trailer to their product lineup. The Vertical Panel Smooth Side (VPSS) double wall, designed around the highly respected smooth side dump, features a lightweight design, straight or tapered body, and heavy duty construction. The Vantage VPSS double wall end dump trailer is available in the most popular widths between 76 to 102 inches.