Utility Trailer appoints Kevin Williams as TRU and telematics specialist
Utility Trailer has appointed Kevin Williams as TRU and telematics product specialist, based in Alpharetta, Georgia. He will support dealer specifications and refrigerated-trailer installations across the US, Canada and Mexico.
Utility Trailer Dealers Merge to Form Utility Trailer of Texas
Utility Trailer Sales Southeast Texas and Utility Trailer of Dallas have merged to form Utility Trailer of Texas, enhancing state-wide service with 11 locations and plans for expansion.
Utility Trailer Adds New Dealer in Seattle for Parts and Service
Utility Trailer Manufacturing expands its dealer network with Western Trailer Repair in Seattle, offering comprehensive parts and maintenance services for trailers and refrigeration units.
Cargobull adds high-efficiency microchannel condenser to reefer units
Cargobull North America’s 625 and 655MT hybrid transport refrigeration units will feature a microchannel condenser and radiator as standard, improving thermal efficiency, reducing refrigerant use and supporting lower-emission refrigerated trailers.
Utility Trailer Unveils Innovations in Trailer Telematics
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company introduces UTILITY TrailerConnect, a telematics platform enhancing fleet management through real-time data integration and actionable insights.
Utility Trailer adds flexible load and refrigeration options for trailers
Utility Trailer has introduced an offset CenterSeal configuration for its 3000R multi-temperature refrigerated trailers and a Kinedyne Kaptive beam system for 4000D-X Composite dry vans, aimed at improving load flexibility, payload capacity and efficiency.
Cargobull upgrades refrigerated trailer units with microchannel condenser
Cargobull North America is adding microchannel condensers as standard to its 625 and 655MT hybrid refrigeration units, improving cooling efficiency while reducing refrigerant use. It has also introduced a movable load-dividing bulkhead for Utility Trailer’s 3000R multi-temperature reefer.
Mountain West Utility Trailer acquires Arizona dealer
Mountain West Utility Trailer has acquired Utility Trailer Sales Company of Arizona, adding Phoenix and Tucson sites to its eight-location network. The company plans facility upgrades, more mobile trucks, larger trailer inventories and additional technicians.
Utility Trailer dealer groups merge to form Mountain West Utility Trailer
Utility Trailer Sales of Utah and Utility Trailer Sales of Idaho have merged to form Mountain West Utility Trailer Inc., consolidating operations across Utah, Nevada, Idaho and Washington.
Utility Trailer of California Acquires TNT Trailer Sales
Utility Trailer of California has acquired TNT Trailer Sales, rebranding it as Pacific Coast Utility Trailer, enhancing service capabilities in Oregon's trailer market.
Utility Trailer adds integrated rear-door sensor to 3000R refrigerated trailer
Utility Trailer has introduced an integrated rear-door sensor option for its 3000R refrigerated trailer with a Cargobull transport refrigeration unit. The sensor alerts drivers when doors remain open and can switch off the refrigeration unit for more fuel-efficient operation.
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Opens New Eagle Pass Facility
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company has opened a new facility in Eagle Pass, Texas, enhancing support for Cargobull North America's final assembly operations.
Matt Gerstenslager Takes on New Role at Utility Trailer
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company appoints Matt Gerstenslager to enhance dealer development and regional sales support, bolstering its expanding dealer network.
Valley Equipment acquires Utility Trailers of New England
Canadian Utility dealer Valley Equipment has acquired Utility Trailers of New England, adding two locations in New Hampshire and Massachusetts to its network and expanding support for Utility trailers and Cargobull transport refrigeration units.
Utility Trailer makes hybrid refrigeration units available across North America
Utility Trailer has launched Cargobull North America hybrid transport refrigeration units for its 3000R reefer trailer through dealers in the US, Mexico and Canada. The units cut fuel use by up to 20%, meet California’s 2030 emissions standards and provide telematics data through Utility’s TrailerConnect platform.
Atlantic Utility Trailer Sales Acquires New Jersey Division
Atlantic Utility Trailer Sales has acquired Utility Trailer Sales of New Jersey, expanding its reach into North Jersey and Metro New York while maintaining existing leadership.
Utility Trailer and Schmitz Cargobull Launch Joint Venture
Utility Trailer and Schmitz Cargobull establish Cargobull North America, unveiling advanced transport refrigeration units aimed at enhancing sustainability and efficiency in logistics.
Southeast Utility Trailer Expands Operations in New States
Southeast Utility Trailer has rebranded and expanded its operations into Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina following the acquisition of former C.R.T.S., Inc.
Utility makes Michelin Energy Guard aerodynamic mudflaps standard on 3000R trailers
Utility has made Michelin Energy Guard aerodynamic mudflaps standard on its 3000R refrigerated trailers. The recycled-material mudflaps are designed to reduce drag, fuel and maintenance costs while improving spray control, visibility and safety.
Utility Trailer appoints Mark Glasgow as chief of sales
Utility Trailer has appointed Mark Glasgow as chief of sales. He will oversee sales planning, administration and production scheduling, building on his responsibility for dealer sales support across the United States and Canada.
Royal Truck & Utility Trailer joins Utility’s Michigan dealer network
Royal Truck & Utility Trailer has become Utility Trailer’s full-service dealer for Michigan after purchasing Hudsonville Trailer in Grand Rapids. The move gives Royal six Utility locations across the state.
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Achieves 300,000th Trailer Milestone
Utility Trailer Manufacturing has reached the production milestone of 300,000 trailers at its Clearfield, Utah facility, underscoring its operational capabilities and longstanding partnerships.
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Celebrates 200,000th Trailer
Utility Trailer Manufacturing has announced the production of its 200,000th trailer at its Paragould plant, a milestone recognised by its partnership with Target Corporate.
Double A Utility Trailers joins Utility’s dealer network
Utility Trailer has added Ohio-based Double A Utility Trailers to its independent dealer network. The dealership provides trailer sales, support, servicing and parts through a 12,936-square-foot facility and seven-bay service department.
Utility Trailer dealer opens third Washington state location
Utility Trailer Sales of Washington has opened its third dealership in Richland, Washington. The 31,000-square-foot facility includes trailer, refrigerated-trailer, wash and service bays, plus showroom and warehouse space.
North Central Utility opens new trailer dealership in Minnesota
North Central Utility has opened a 27,000-square-foot dealership in St. Augusta, Minnesota, offering refrigerated, dry-van and flatbed trailers, servicing, parts and rental inventory.
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. to Attend 2021 TMC Conference
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company will exhibit its products at the ATA Technology & Maintenance Council conference from September 12-16 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Utility Tri-State relocates trailer dealership to Oklahoma
Utility Tri-State has relocated its Siloam Springs dealership to a larger 53,000-square-foot facility in West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma, adding service bays, storage, retail space and trailer parking.
Utility Trailer recognised as a Top Green Provider
Utility Trailer has been recognised by Food Logistics for its sustainability work, including factory efficiency projects, aerodynamic trailer devices that reduce fuel use and plans to adopt non-HFC foam insulation in refrigerated trailers.
Utility Trailer Standardises ConMet Preset Plus on Trailers
Utility Trailer Manufacturing has adopted ConMet Preset Plus wheel end hubs as standard on all trailer models, enhancing reliability and performance.
Utility Trailer Introduces Standard Rear Impact Guard
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. announces the retrofitting of its trailers with a standard 7-inch rear impact guard to enhance compliance with safety regulations.
Utility Trailer Reports Fuel Savings from Aerodynamic Tests
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. announced significant fuel savings from its aerodynamic technologies, validating profitability improvements for fleets using these products.
Utility Trailer Plant in Virginia Wins Safety Excellence Award
Utility Trailer's Glade Spring plant has been awarded the Excellence in Safety from SVAM, recognising its commitment to workplace safety and employee protection.
Utility Trailer Plant Earns Liberty Mutual Silver Safety Award
Utility Trailer's Glade Spring facility has achieved the Silver Safety Award from Liberty Mutual for maintaining a significantly lower DART rate compared to industry standards.
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Maintains Operations During COVID-19
Utility Trailer Manufacturing continues operations in compliance with federal guidelines, implementing measures to reduce COVID-19 transmission while ensuring supply chain continuity.
Utility Trailer’s aerodynamic tail named among HDT’s Top 20 Products
Utility Trailer’s Aerodynamic Tail, a thermoplastic aerodynamic device for dry-van and refrigerated trailers, was recognised by Heavy Duty Trucking among its Top 20 Products of 2019.
Mike Hasinec Receives CCJ Technology and Maintenance Award
Mike Hasinec of Penske has been honoured with the CCJ Technology and Maintenance Career Leadership Award, recognising his significant contributions to the trucking industry.
Utility Trailer reports record production of nearly 52,000 trailers in 2019
Utility Trailer produced nearly 52,000 trailers in 2019, exceeding its previous production record. The manufacturer said it is increasing capacity across facilities in the United States and Mexico to meet demand.
Craftsmen Utility Trailer Honoured as Vendor of the Decade
Craftsmen Utility Trailer recognised by Golden State Foods for long-term partnership and support in providing efficient trailer solutions and community initiatives.
Arkansas Governor Awards Utility Trailer for Safety Record
Utility Trailer's Paragould plant recognised for achieving over two million hours without a work-related injury, reflecting its commitment to workplace safety.
Utility Trailer Partners with ATA for Workforce Development
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. has partnered with the ATA’s Heroes Truck programme, promoting veteran recruitment in the trucking industry through a dedicated trailer.
Remy Braun named ATA’s 2019 Driver of the Year
Utility Trailer congratulated Remy Braun of D&D Sexton for receiving the 2019 American Trucking Associations Driver of the Year award after 33 years in trucking and 2.8 million accident-free miles.
Court Verdict Raises Questions on Trailer Safety Devices
A recent $42 million verdict highlights the debate on side underride guards for trailers, as manufacturers assess safety, feasibility, and regulatory implications.
Utility Trailer reports improved sustainability performance across US plants
Utility Trailer’s third-party sustainability report found reduced greenhouse-gas, VOC and hazardous-air-pollutant emissions across its five US manufacturing plants, alongside lower waste, energy use and workplace injuries.
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Receives Liberty Mutual Award
Utility Trailer's Glade Spring plant has achieved the Silver Safety Award from Liberty Mutual, reflecting a significantly lower DART rate compared to industry standards.
Utility Trailer's Paragould Plant Receives Gold Safety Award
Utility Trailer's Paragould manufacturing facility has been awarded the Liberty Mutual Gold Safety Award in recognition of its exemplary safety record.
Utility Trailer Recognises Lee Long with Career Leadership Award
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. commends Lee Long of Southeastern Freight Line for receiving the CCJ Career Leadership Award, honouring his contributions to the industry.
Utility Trailer Sales Opens New Facility in Eagle Pass
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company has launched a dual-use facility in Eagle Pass, Texas, enhancing service capabilities for refrigerated trailers and supporting the nearby production plant.
Denney Transport buys 60 refrigerated trailers for driver recruitment drive
Denney Transport has bought 60 Utility 3000R refrigerated trailers as part of a driver recruitment initiative. The fleet, which operates across the United States, has more than 125 tractors and 170 refrigerated trailers.