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Kögel establishes its own subsidiary in Poland
Kögel established Kögel Polska on 1 October 2026 to strengthen local customer support and grow its business in Poland. Managing Director Andrzej Mowczan will lead a dedicated team, while the company’s partnership with DBK Group continues.
Pebble adds solar capacity and energy features to 2027 Flow trailer
Pebble’s 2027 Flow fifth-wheel trailer gains an external solar integrator supporting up to 4 kW of solar input, alongside software and interior updates. The upgrade can ship from December 2026 and is available as a retrofit for existing owners.
Trailer telematics helps fleets improve utilisation and cut costs
Connected trailer sensors and telematics are helping fleets optimise trailer pools, prevent maintenance failures and reduce detention. AI is expected to turn fleet data into predictive actions; the article cites up to $4m in deferred capital spending and annual savings of $50,000–$75,000 from dwell-time alerts.
Tekmodo launches CargoBright translucent trailer-roof brand
Tekmodo has introduced CargoBright, a brand of flexible and rigid translucent composite roof coils and panels for trailers, truck bodies and other cargo vehicles. The roofs are designed to diffuse daylight while withstanding transport use.
Wielton reports improved first-half 2026 results as vehicle sales rise 10%
Wielton Group’s first-half 2026 revenue rose 19.4% to PLN 1.18bn, while vehicle sales increased 10% to 8,577. EBITDA returned to PLN 17.4m from a loss, and the net loss narrowed to PLN 43.6m. The group also added an EVO box semi-trailer to its range.
Wabash to showcase tank trailers and safety technology at Tank Truck Week
Wabash will exhibit three application-specific tank trailers at Tank Truck Week 2026 in Oklahoma City, highlighting trailer designs for chemical and sanitary hauling, valve-status technology and lifecycle support.
Utility Trailer expands TrailerConnect telematics platform
Utility Trailer has enhanced its TrailerConnect platform for North American fleets with remote diagnostics, improved fault-code visibility, fleet-management tools and expanded trailer performance data. The updates cover reefers, dry vans and flatbeds, with dealer-backed onboarding and support.
Cargobull North America appoints Markus Dechering as president and COO
Markus Dechering has been appointed president and chief operating officer of Cargobull North America. He will lead growth, product development and dealer support for the refrigerated transport business across North America.
Kässbohrer modular trailer floor system wins 2027 International Trailer Award
Kässbohrer’s Modular Floor System has won the 2027 International Trailer Award in the Components category. The interchangeable hardwood, steel-grid and rubber modules allow low-loader operators to adapt trailers to different heavy loads, with full floor replacement taking less than three hours.
Kässbohrer unveils new trailers and electric silo solution at IAA 2026
Kässbohrer showcased 10 trailers at IAA Transportation 2026, including a new hydraulic low-loader and an electric-compatible cement silo trailer. The company also presented upgraded container chassis, tankers and validated next-generation curtainsiders.
Wielton to showcase new trailers and digital services at IAA Transportation 2026
Wielton will present new curtain-sided, low-loader, tipper and inloader trailers from its Wielton, Langendorf and Fruehauf brands at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover. The display also includes Aberg Connect telematics and services for fleet efficiency and operational safety.
ZF expands North American commercial-vehicle technology and production
ZF is expanding its North American commercial-vehicle business, bringing its PowerLine transmission to more applications and localising production of electric axles and trailer systems. The supplier is also developing hybrid technology and autonomous-truck solutions.
Great Dane launches Freedom Ultra aluminium flatbed trailer
Great Dane has unveiled the Freedom Ultra, an all-aluminium flatbed trailer built by its Huntsville, Tennessee team. The company says the model offers greater strength, payload capacity and durability, with a fully welded construction and fewer fasteners.
Great Dane trailer facility marks two years without a recordable safety incident
Great Dane’s Central Fabrication team in Terre Haute, Indiana, has completed two years without a recordable safety incident. The facility manufactures upper couplers for the company’s dry vans, flatbeds and refrigerated trailers.
Wielton Defence showcases military transport and telematics in Kielce
Wielton Defence is presenting military transport platforms, trailers and swap bodies at Poland’s MSPO exhibition in Kielce. The vehicles feature Aberg Connect telematics for real-time location, tyre, braking, axle-load and cargo-security monitoring.
Krone expands trailer service network with seven additional workshops
Krone is expanding its trailer service network through a partnership with Schwarzmüller, adding seven workshops in Germany and Austria. It is also broadening its spare-parts and tyre offering, including standard fitment of A-rated tyres to improve fleet efficiency and VECTO performance.
Schwarzmüller presents aluminium fuel tank semi-trailer
Schwarzmüller is exhibiting a 43,500-litre, five-compartment aluminium tank semi-trailer for petrol, diesel and heating oil at IAA Transportation 2026. The hazardous-goods trailer includes monitoring, bottom-loading equipment, tyre-pressure monitoring, axle-load display and telematics functions.
KRONE launches Profi Liner Comfort semi-trailer
KRONE has introduced the Profi Liner Comfort semi-trailer, combining its established trailer platform with a faster, ergonomic tarpaulin system. The manufacturer says opening and closing takes 30–45 seconds, with load-securing certifications including EN 12642 Code XL.
KRONE unveils lightweight coil cover for more flexible trailer operations
KRONE will present a new aluminium sandwich lightweight coil cover for its Coil Liner trailer at IAA Transportation 2026. The design eases handling, improves ergonomics and raises permissible forklift axle load from 5.4 to 7 tonnes.
Schwarzmüller unveils lightweight Power Line Cargo semi-trailer
Schwarzmüller will present its lightweight Power Line Cargo sliding-tarpaulin semi-trailer at IAA Transportation 2026. The 39-tonne trailer uses a high-strength steel frame to maximise payload and includes tyre-pressure monitoring, axle-load display and telematics readiness.
KRONE unveils aerodynamic trailer solutions to cut drag and emissions
KRONE will present Aero Rear Concept and Boat-Tail solutions for its Profi Liner trailer at IAA Transportation 2026. The systems improve rear airflow to reduce aerodynamic drag, fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions without changing driver workflows.
Hüffermann to showcase waste-container carriers at IAA Transportation 2026
Hüffermann will display its Skid-Carrier and Mini-Carrier container transport solutions at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover, highlighting their use in waste management, recycling and municipal logistics.
Knapen Trailers to exhibit with KRONE at IAA Transportation 2026
Knapen Trailers will exhibit with parent company KRONE at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, Germany, showcasing its moving-floor trailers and other transport solutions from 15–20 September.
KRONE wins 2027 trailer award for AI-powered health service
KRONE’s TrAIler Health has won the 2027 International Trailer Award. The AI-supported service consolidates tyre, braking, telematics and subsystem data into a trailer health status, with expert validation and recommended actions to improve uptime and maintenance planning.
Schwarzmüller to present 39-tonne low-loader at IAA Transportation 2026
Schwarzmüller will display an extendable 39-tonne low-loader semi-trailer at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover. Designed for construction and infrastructure work, it features hydraulic independent suspension, forced steering, driver assistance and telematics systems.
KRONE upgrades trailer telematics and digital fleet services
KRONE is presenting upgraded Telematics, Smart Assistant and mykrone.blue services at IAA Transportation 2026. Improvements include structured data access for third-party systems, expanded support for drivers and fleet managers, and an integrated spare-parts shop.
KB Event takes delivery of 60 bespoke KRONE Dry Liner trailers
UK event logistics specialist KB Event has expanded its fleet with 60 bespoke KRONE Dry Liner box trailers for operations across the UK and Europe, taking its KRONE trailer fleet to 200.
Carrier Transicold launches engineless electric Vector 8200 refrigeration unit
Carrier Transicold has launched the all-electric Vector 8200 transport refrigeration unit for stationary refrigerated and frozen trailer storage. The multi-temperature system runs on external power, offers demand management and integrates with the Lynx Fleet telematics platform.
Wielton EVO trailer entered for International Trailer Award 2026
Wielton has entered its EVO box trailer for the International Trailer Award 2026, ahead of IAA Transportation in Hanover. The three-axle trailer uses recycled PET bottle cores in its walls, reducing weight while improving deformation resistance and supporting lower fuel use and emissions.
Schwarzmüller to present lightweight aluminium tipper at IAA 2026
Schwarzmüller will display an aluminium segmented tipper trailer at IAA Transportation 2026. The six-tonne vehicle offers a 28m³ load volume, high payload, a wear-resistant floor, electric cover and tyre-pressure monitoring for construction-site operations.
Schwarzmüller unveils lightweight Performance walking-floor trailer
Schwarzmüller will showcase its all-aluminium three-axle Performance walking-floor trailer at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover. The bulk-goods trailer offers a 6.9-tonne unladen weight, hydraulic unloading, remote control and fleet-focused features including tyre-pressure monitoring.
A Plessas Transport expands UK container fleet with 24 KRONE chassis
A Plessas Transport has ordered and taken delivery of 24 KRONE container chassis, including FS10 sliding chassis and eLT3-40 straight frames, to expand its UK-wide container haulage fleet. Three further FS10 chassis are on order.
Regesta to add 112 Wielton trailers to its fleet in 2026
Polish logistics operator Regesta will add 112 Wielton Coil Master Strong Light curtain-side trailers to its fleet in 2026, including telematics and tyre-pressure monitoring. The order extends a partnership dating back to 1998.
Trailer failures drive rise in UK towing incidents, analysis finds
A four-year analysis of National Highways data found towing-related incidents on Great Britain’s Strategic Road Network rose 23% from 2022 to 2025. Mechanical failures accounted for 77%, with trailer breakdowns exceeding 3,000 in 2025. The UKTSA is launching maintenance-awareness campaigns.
ZF Aftermarket shortlisted for two fleet technology awards
ZF Aftermarket has been shortlisted for two Automechanika Innovation Awards: Bus Connect Remote Diagnostics, which enables remote bus diagnostics, and SCALAR Asset Insights, which provides trailer health histories from diagnostic data.
Great Dane launches lightweight Freedom Ultra flatbed trailer
Great Dane has introduced the Freedom Ultra flatbed trailer, featuring a lightweight welded-beam design, integrated cargo and corrosion-protection systems, and optional telematics for trailer visibility, tracking and routing. It is aimed at demanding open-deck fleet applications.
Great Dane launches Freedom Ultra aluminium flatbed trailer
Great Dane has launched the Freedom Ultra aluminium flatbed trailer, featuring a welded main beam, integrated load-securement system, RIG30-compliant rear impact guard and optional FleetPulse telematics. It carries a 10-year main beam warranty.
ZF demonstrates intelligent-trailer safety and electronic control technologies
ZF demonstrated intelligent-trailer technologies in Ohio, including four-sensor braking, rollover prevention, automated reversing protection and electronically controlled braking. The company says improved tractor-trailer communications will enable more advanced safety, telematics and electrified-axle functions.
Hunter Truck acquires two dealership groups and adds 10 US locations
Hunter Truck has acquired Dimmick Group Peterbilt and Lucky’s Truck and Trailer Sales, adding 10 locations in New York, Vermont and New Hampshire and expanding its network to 28 sites across six US states.
Research and automation advance food-grade tanker and trailer sanitation
Food-grade tanker and trailer sanitation is evolving through specialised cleaning chemistry, automated wash systems and research into hydroxyl-radical disinfection. University of Guelph research is being adapted for transport equipment to tackle biofilms and hard-to-reach contamination.
US sets preliminary 4.29% anti-dumping duty on Canadian trailer makers
The US Commerce Department has set a preliminary 4.29% anti-dumping duty on cooperating Canadian trailer manufacturers, with higher rates for non-respondents. Cash deposits will begin after Federal Register publication while the investigation proceeds to final determinations.
Range Energy powered trailer brings hybrid assistance to existing heavy trucks
Range Energy’s powered trailer, using ZF’s AxTrax 2 electric axle and batteries, can add propulsion and regenerative braking to existing heavy trucks. A test-track ride showed smoother launches, potential fuel and emissions savings, and power for trailer equipment without new charging infrastructure.
ZF presents scalable 360-degree safety system for trucks and trailers
ZF is presenting scalable active-safety technology for trucks and trailers, combining radar, camera, braking and steering through a truck-trailer Ethernet link. The system supports collision prevention, highway assistance, yard manoeuvring and future automation.
Vicovanu expands trailer fleet and KRONE telematics rollout
UK container operator Vicovanu Transport has ordered 15 KRONE Box Liner trailers, taking its fleet to about 109 units. It is expanding KRONE Telematics across the fleet, with 70 trailers now connected for live tracking, diagnostics, maintenance planning and tyre monitoring.
Kässbohrer to unveil trailer developments at IAA Transportation 2026
Kässbohrer will showcase new and recently developed trailers, including an electric-compatible cement silo and a modular low-loader, at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover. The company will also host a panel on scaling zero-emission freight transport.
KRONE delivers 30 trailers to Geis by rail, saving 12 tonnes of CO2
KRONE delivered 30 trailers to Geis Eurocargo in Nuremberg by rail from Werlte, cutting road transport and saving around 12 tonnes of CO2. The shipment included Mega Liner, Profi Liner and Dry Liner models.
Amerit acquires Kirk NationaLease and Truck & Trailer Parts Solutions
Amerit Fleet Solutions has acquired Kirk NationaLease and Truck & Trailer Parts Solutions, adding 19 repair shops and expanding contract maintenance, mobile service, upfitting and fleet-support capabilities.
ConMet launches TruCast aftermarket brake-drum range
ConMet has launched its TruCast aftermarket brake-drum range, with nine part numbers for heavy-duty truck and trailer applications. The drums are available through the company's North American aftermarket distribution network and meet FMVSS 121 and OEM performance requirements.
Wabash expands western US dealer network through Truck Source partnership
Wabash is expanding its western US dealer network through a partnership with Truck Source, giving fleets in the Interstate 5 corridor and Phoenix market access to its trailers, truck bodies, parts, maintenance and warranty support.