| The Wabash trailer manufacturing company has only | | | | runtime on the cooling unit you can expect fewer |
| been around since 1985, but in that timeframe they | | | | maintenance problems and a longer life span. Studies |
| have established themselves as a producer of high | | | | have shown that this roof material can save as much |
| quality dry and refrigerated vans, as well as other | | | | as 17% of the typical fuel consumption when |
| specialty trailers. Their commitment to durable | | | | compared to a similar trailer with aluminum for the |
| construction and innovative design sets them apart | | | | roofing material. The Wabash SolarGuard can offer |
| from many of the other trailers on the road. Here are | | | | significant savings over the lifetime of the trailer, which |
| a few Wabash trailer innovations that every | | | | has a direct and immediate impact on your bottom line. |
| independent operator should know. | | | | DuraPlate AeroSkirt |
| Intermodal Trailers for Road and Rail | | | | As the cost of fuel goes up the ability to add fuel |
| Wabash takes shipping to another level with its | | | | saving technology to a new or used trailer is incredibly |
| Intermodal RoadRailer trailer. Imagine the ability to | | | | important. The DuraPlate AeroSkirt by Wabash allows |
| quickly and easily change from highway travel to rail | | | | the driver to reduce their fuel costs by as much as |
| cart. This trailer gives you the most flexibility when it | | | | 6% by improving the aerodynamics as the trailer |
| comes to meeting the needs of your shipping | | | | moves down the highway. This innovation can be |
| company, which can be perfect when it comes to | | | | easily attached to an existing trailer and is designed to |
| minimizing fuel and transport costs while maximizing | | | | stand up to the harsh conditions that drivers |
| the cargo load. The RoadRailer is truly an innovation | | | | experience on the road and in the docking stations. |
| that can help your company stand out and keep your | | | | Constructed of Wabash's patented DuraPlate |
| shipping methods flexible. | | | | composite materials, the three panel skirt is designed to |
| SolarGuard | | | | be installed in sections, which allows for simpler |
| The SolarGuard Roof by Wabash improves the | | | | installation as well as easy future repairs. The |
| efficiency of their refrigerated trailers through the use | | | | AeroSkirt is a great way to get your trailer certified |
| of a roof material that reflects the sun's UV rays. This | | | | under the SmartWay program developed by the EPA, |
| means that less heat will be absorbed through the roof | | | | as it helps you meet the requirement for fuel reduction |
| of the refrigerated van, which makes it easier to | | | | of at least 5%. All you need is low rolling resistance |
| maintain a consistent temperature within the cargo hold | | | | tires and you will have what it takes to be certified. |
| while minimizing the use of the cooling unit. With less | | | | |