Pennsylvania Area Truck & Trailer Sales & Services

This nation depends on a strong trucking infrastructure at the backbone of which is the truck and trailer industry. The trucks of today are more efficient, better built and get better mileage.

The trailers of today are also a far cry from even 5-10 years ago with industry innovations constantly being developed, safety improvements and increases in efficiency as well.

One example of is JMH Trailers Inc. of Hamburg, PA., a Custom Dump Trailer Manufacturer, they have been building dump truck bodies and end dump trailers for over 30 years. What is unique about this company is their focus on developing specialty custom dump bodies and dump trailers.

Most recently JMH has premiered a steel salvage trailer called The Monster 4, a round bodied Frameless Dump Trailer made of the new specialty steels such as HardOx 450 these trailers allow larger hauling capacity with less weight than traditional older heaver steel, this trailer is capable of hauling 97 cubic yards of material.

Typically used in the scrap metal industry these end dump trailers are also used as demolition trailers and other heavy duty dump trailer applications.

JMH Trailers also specializes in Custom Hydraulic Cylinders, Injection Molding Hydraulic Cylinders, Hydraulic Cylinder Manufacture as well as Hydraulic Cylinder Repair JMH also offers services for the Industrial Hydraulic Cylinder market.

Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association
Bulletin
http://www.ttmanet.org/index.html
Newsletter containing summaries of current legislation, regulations, research, statistics, etc., affecting trailer and tank manufacturers and their suppliers. Not available online; contact association for more information.

Trailer/Body Builders
Trailer/Body Builders Magazine
http://trailer-bodybuilders.com/
Industry news and information for producers and sellers of commercial truck bodies, trailers, and truck equipment. Available free online.

Trailer/Body Builders
Annual Survey of North American Trailer Production
http://trailer-bodybuilders.com/  Select "Trailer Output"
Five-year compilation of annual survey of top truck trailer manufacturers in North America. Included in each year's survey is a comparison table with company rank; the trailer, chassis, and container output and totals for two consecutive years. Available free online.

National Trailer Dealers Association
Industry News / Economic News
http://www.ntda.org/  Select "News & Events"
Industry news and economic news sections include articles on truck trailer industry issues, trends, and outlook. Articles available free online.

National Truck Equipment Association
Truck Market Snapshot
http://www.ntea.com/is/econ_brief_list.asp
Articles dealing with the economy and its impact on the truck equipment industry and the outlook for the industry. Articles available free online.

National Truck Equipment Association
Market Intelligence
http://www.ntea.com/is/market_data_list.asp
Articles and statistical data about the truck equipment industry. Articles available free online.

National Truck Equipment Association
Truck Equipment Outlook
http://www.ntea.com/is/default.asp
Quarterly publication includes analysis of truck equipment product market trends, prices, end use market trends, foreign trade, and forecasts. Available free online.