Kevin Jones

4 weeks ago | trailer-bodybuilders.com | Kevin Jones

A half-billion dollar trailer accident judgment against Wabash continues to skew the company’s quarterly earnings reports—and for the better in Q1. While Wabash net sales for the first quarter of 2025 were $380.9 million, a 26.1% decrease compared to the same quarter last year, the company generated consolidated gross profit of $19 million. Operating profit amounted to $314.6 million as the company recognized a $342 million gain in connection with the reduction of the 2024 legal verdict.

4 weeks ago | trailer-bodybuilders.com | Kevin Jones

March net trailer orders, at just above 21,000 units, once again defied seasonal and market expectations, coming in up nearly 70% above March last year, according to industry resarchers. The latest order total was up nearly 21% from February, according to this month’s issue of ACT Research’s State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers report.

1 month ago | trailer-bodybuilders.com | Kevin Jones

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) recently released research that highlights real-world environmental and safety benefits that could accrue from a repeal of the 12% Federal Excise Tax on new trucks, trailers, and truck equipment. A World War I era tax, the Truck FET has long been an issue for buyers of new trucks and trailers.

1 month ago | fleetowner.com | Kevin Jones

Utilities face multiple hurdles in supporting widespread EV adoption. The traditional model of waiting for customer requests is no longer sufficient. "We've changed our approach from being reactive to proactive," said Brian Zulberti from Duke Energy. “We ask customers come to us as soon as you have the idea of electrifying, that way we can try to build out a plan and be with you as you're planning.”This means engaging with potential EV adopters years before infrastructure upgrades are needed.

1 month ago | fleetowner.com | Kevin Jones

LONG BEACH, California—Fuel card fraud has become a critical concern for businesses across the U.S., with as much as 1 gallon of fuel in 5 being pilfered, often to be resold at big discounts from makeshift tankers that could be as simple as a waterbed bladder in the back of a pickup. So what better venue to update and educate those fleet managers who rely on fuel cards than a session at NAFA I&E 2025.