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Explore what’s ahead in transportation. From new technologies to practical fleet solutions, read about the trends shaping the future of our industry.

Proving It Works: How All-Electric Cold Plate Technology Is Delivering in Texas 

Texas-based Hill Country Dairies supplies milk, butter, eggs, cheese, and even beverages to restaurants, schools, and hotels across the state.

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Building Durable Trailers: Great Dane and Hendrickson 

Durable trailers are built to last year after year regardless of harsh weather, demanding environments, and challenging conditions.

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Glasvan Great Dane: Better Equipment and Better Service Customers Can Count On 

Glasvan and Great Dane’s partnership has been going strong since 1990, and since then, they’ve grown to become one of the highest-volume Great Dane deal

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Tire Maintenance: 4 Simple Ways to Reduce Operating Costs for Trailer and Truck Fleets 

For trailer and truck body fleets, tires are one of the most controllable operating expenses. With a consistent fleet tire maintenance program, you can significantly reduce overall cost

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Lighter Combo Flatbed Trailer: More Pounds Back for Your Payload 

When you’re running a flatbed fleet, extra trailer weight means less revenue.  Every extra pound built into your trailer is a pound you can’t put on the deck.

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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 inve

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The Trailer Owner Who Keeps Concert Tours Rolling

When fans pack a sold-out arena, they expect a night they’ll never forget. Lights hit the stage.

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More than a Box on Wheels: Delivering Life’s Moments

When we see our trailers and truck bodies on the road, we don’t just see a box on wheels delivering things like ice cream, concert equipment, or construction mater

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7 Blog Highlights from 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re highlighting the top seven blogs that resonated most with our readers over the past year.

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How to Safely Load Your Flatbed Trailer

Loading a flatbed trailer may look straightforward, but doing it well takes a mix of planning, awareness, and the right securement techniques.

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Cargo Theft on the Rise: FleetPulse Telematics Helps Protect Your Assets

Cargo theft is becoming an increasingly serious issue for the transportation industry. The numbers tell a concerning story, with incidents rising sharply year over year from 2024 to today.

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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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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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Trailers and truck bodies ready to roll: Great Dane’s Stock Program

Great Dane’s stock program is a great solution if you need a trailer or truck body quickly and efficiency, with a range of solutions including dry freight and refrigerated trailers and truck bod

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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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Durable Trailers for the Entertainment Industry: A Customer success story

The entertainment world moves fast, especially when you’re hauling equipment for back-to-back arena shows.

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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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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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Lighter Combo Flatbed Trailer: More Pounds Back for Your Payload 

When you’re running a flatbed fleet, extra trailer weight means less revenue.  Every extra pound built into your trailer is a pound you can’t put on the deck.

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How to Safely Load Your Flatbed Trailer

Loading a flatbed trailer may look straightforward, but doing it well takes a mix of planning, awareness, and the right securement techniques.

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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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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 inve

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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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Microban® antimicrobial protection 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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