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Schuster’s Edge: Lighter Refrigerated Trailers, Greater ROI
In 1956, a young man named Orville Schuster started a business with just one truck and a lot of determination.
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Proactive Protection for Clean Refrigerated Transportation
When I think about the work we do at Microban®, one thing always stands out: our mission to make every day surfaces cleaner, fresher, and more durable.
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Refrigerated Trailer Sustainability: Innovative Features & Solutions
Refrigerated Trailers: Driving More Sustainable Fleets As our industry focuses more and more on refrigerated trailer sustainability, fleets are looking for ways to shrink their environmental footprint
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Refrigerated Trailers: Features That Matter for Food Distribution
Great Dane Refrigerated Trailers: Thermal Performance on the Road When your refrigerated trailer is hauling temperature-sensitive goods for food distribution, keeping your products cold is only part
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How to Spec Refrigerated Trailers for Efficiency
To get the most out of a refrigerated trailer long-term, it’s important to think about thermal performance, durability, and operational efficiency, all working together.
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Customized Refrigerated Truck Bodies: Gordon Food Service
In 1897, twenty-three-year-old Isaac Van Westenbrugge borrowed $300 from his brother to launch a butter and egg delivery business in Michigan.
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Trailer Insulation for Reefers: Panel Foaming vs. Foam-In-Place
When it comes to refrigerated trailers, the quality of the foaming process for trailer insulation has a significant impact on thermal performance.
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How Regulations Shape Modern Trailer Design & Compliance
As emissions policies evolve and safety standards tighten, we understand the importance of building equipment for our customers that meets compliance requirements while still offering efficiencies.
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Trailer and Truck Body Upfitting: How to Upfit Your Trailer or Truck Body Smarter
If you need to upfit your trailers or truck bodies, whether it’s adding cargo control systems, liftgates, or telematics, you’re definitely not alone.
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Why Trailer and Truck Body Upfitting Can Boost Your Fleet Strategy
Your fleet doesn’t always have time to wait for the next factory production slot. Maybe your freight mix shifted.
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Refrigerated Truck Body: A Reliable Partner for Big Boy Ice Cream
Big Boy Ice Cream is a family-owned company founded by Cristino Morales in 1955. Since then, the company has expanded beyond its wildest dreams, with distribution in several states and offering a wide
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Truck Body Mounting Systems for Uptime & ROI
Choosing the right truck body mounting system is essential for fleet operators, upfitters, and OEMs focused on reducing downtime, improving vehicle serviceability, and maximizing return on investment
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CATEGORIES
REFRIGERATED
Refrigerated
Schuster’s Edge: Lighter Refrigerated Trailers, Greater ROI
In 1956, a young man named Orville Schuster started a business with just one truck and a lot of determination.
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Refrigerated
Get the Trailers You Need Fast with Great Dane’s Stock Program
Great Dane’s stock program is a great solution for fleet managers looking to acquire new trailers quickly, often having to make few or no concessions to their trailer spec’ing needs.
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Refrigerated
Refrigerated Truck Body Keeps It Cool In High Temps
Even though we’re reaching record high temperatures this summer, Leopold’s Ice Cream is keeping their popular frozen treats cold thanks to a Great Dane refrigerated truck body, equipped with s
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DRY VANS
Dry Freight
Best Practices for Liftgate Maintenance
Liftgates make loading and unloading a lot quicker and safer for your drivers. But here’s something important to think about — keeping your liftgates in great shape requires regular maintenance.
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Dry Freight
How Trailer Aerodynamics Help Fleets Save Fuel
We’re always looking for ways to help you operate more efficiently, and that includes how trailers interact with the air.
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Dry Freight
How to Maximize Capacity for LTL Shipping
When it comes to fleet management, you understand more than anyone that every inch of your trailer’s interior space matters.
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OPEN DECK
Open Deck
How To Maximize ROI with Smart Flatbed Trailer Telematics
Flatbeds don’t always get credit for being tech-forward. But take a deeper look, and you’ll find technology in these trailers that’s making a real difference out on the road.
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Open Deck
Steel or Aluminum? How To Spec Flatbed Trailers
Weight does matter when choosing a flatbed, but it’s not the only thing that should drive your material decision.
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Open Deck
Flatbed Customization: How Fleets Spec for Maximum Efficiency
Whether you’re hauling rebar, chicken crates, or forklifts with off-kilter weight distribution, success starts with a flatbed tailored to your freight.
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TRUCK BODIES
Truck Body
Best Practices for Liftgate Maintenance
Liftgates make loading and unloading a lot quicker and safer for your drivers. But here’s something important to think about — keeping your liftgates in great shape requires regular maintenance.
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Truck Body
Cleaner Journey: Microban® Transforms Refrigerated Truck Bodies
When it comes to refrigerated truck bodies, equipment with Microban®-infused liners offer built-in antimicrobial protection for the life of the trailer, helping create a cleaner environment and ensur
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Truck Body
Sahara Truck Body: Built for Last-Mile Innovation and Durability
In the fast-paced world of transportation, you need a truck body that keeps your operations efficient, your cargo safe, and your costs low.
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GUIDES
The Essential Guide to Flatbed Trailers
Learn how our Freedom flatbed can elevate your logistical capabilities to new heights, offering efficiency, safety, and durability across every mile.