Behind the Cab
Your Semi-Trailer Training Hub.
Trailers 101: Everything you ever wanted to know about trailers
What’s the difference between trailer types? Which trailer is best for the job? What regulations do you need to be aware of? It’s surprising how often I get asked these questions as I work with businesses large and small across the nation. […]
Maintenance Minute: Aging Trailers Versus New Trailers
Welcome back to Maintenance Minute! In this edition, we're delving into the world of aging trailers and the important maintenance considerations that come with them. As time goes by, trailers accumulate wear and tear, and understanding when it's [...]
Unlocking the Potential: Exploring Intelligent Tires and Their Advantages in Tire Technology
Tire technology has advanced substantially since the first rubber tires were invented over a century ago. Today's tires are designed to offer optimal performance under many different conditions. As a fleet manager, ensuring the safety and efficiency [...]
Reefer Trailer Walkthrough
By Miles van Rijn, Regional Operations Manager Curious what a reefer trailer is or what it can do for your business? Watch the walkthrough video or follow the text below for a reefer trailer walkthrough covering the important features, components, [...]
Trailer Jargon
Ever been in a meeting, unsure of an industry term your team used but didn't want to ask? Bookmark this page for a growing list of trailer and industry jargon! # A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # 7-Way Connector – The electrical [...]
Get valuable transportation insights delivered to your inbox!
EQUIPMENT
Dry Van Trailer Walkthrough: Top Components You Should Know About
By Michael Schmidt, Dallas Branch Manager at Premier Trailer Leasing You might think that trailers are the simplest part of your fleet. They’re just [...]
Semi-Trailer Tires
What to know & how to take care of them. By Tim Ifland, Vice President of Specialty Equipment [...]
Air Ride versus Spring Ride
Plain Talk About A Debate As Old As Trucks and Trailers by Ryan Moenke [...]
Trailer Sensor Overview: Tech That Keeps You Moving
We hear about connected tech and telemetry in truck transport, but let’s not forget the trailers. Today’s trailers are hardwired with sensors to help [...]
Reefer Air Chutes: Yes or No?
Understanding Air Chutes in Refrigerated Trailer Operations [...]
Trailers 101, Trailer Tech 101 & Specialty Trailers 101: What You Need to Know About Semi-Trailers
By Derek Shawen, Vice President of National Account Operations and Special Projects at Premier What’s the difference between trailer types? Which [...]
MAINTENANCE
Reefer Maintenance: Moving the Cold Chain Reliably
By Tim Ifland, Vice President of Specialty Equipment What do bananas from South America, fish from Novia Scotia, cantaloupes from Costa Rica, and the [...]
Semi-Trailer Tires
What to know & how to take care of them. By Tim Ifland, Vice President of Specialty Equipment [...]
Dry Van Trailer Walkthrough: Top Components You Should Know About
By Michael Schmidt, Dallas Branch Manager at Premier Trailer Leasing You might think that trailers are the simplest part of your fleet. They’re just [...]
Reefer Trailer Walkthrough
By Miles van Rijn, Regional Operations Manager Curious what a reefer trailer is or what it can do for your business? Watch the walkthrough video or [...]
TECHNOLOGY
8 Reasons you should Embrace Trailer Tech
It’s not a new issue. For as long as there have been fleets, fleet managers have faced pressure to make them more efficient by increasing [...]
Boost Utilization with Cargo Sensing
Cargo-sensing technology can improve trailer utilization and driver retention. Cargo-sensing technology is a hot topic in the trucking industry. The [...]
Trailer Sensor Overview: Tech That Keeps You Moving
We hear about connected tech and telemetry in truck transport, but let’s not forget the trailers. Today’s trailers are hardwired with sensors to help [...]
Part 1: The Fleet of the Future
4 upcoming technologies that will revolutionize the way you manage your fleet. General Motors' chairman and CEO Mary Barra famously stated, “The [...]
Part 2: The Fleet of the Future
How can data help predict fleet demand? Telematics—a word that didn’t exist until a few short decades ago – is now commonplace technology and a [...]
5 Keys to Beat the Trailer Shortage
With demand outpacing supply, you must optimize your existing trailer pool By Bill VonKessel, General Manager at Premier Global supply chain issues [...]
FLEET MANAGEMENT
Rightsizing Your Trailer Fleet During Uncertain Times
By Bill von Kessel, Vice President & General Manager at Premier Trailer Leasing Truckers know that no day is the same as yesterday, and tomorrow [...]
Creating a Great Company Culture
Applying Lessons from the Pandemic and the Great Resignation By Navolia Bryant There’s one clear 2020 lesson for businesses: talent acquisition and [...]
Trailers as Assets: Rent? Lease? Own?
What’s the best strategy to manage your fleet? [...]
6 Ways to Attract and Retain Drivers
Dealing with the driver shortage requires a new approach. Will the driver shortage ever end? The number of truck drivers is at an all-time high. [...]
How to Avoid Costly Insurance Claims in One Easy Step
With insurance premiums soaring, Premier’s Loss Damage Waiver is a convenient and affordable alternative to the high cost of physical damage [...]
3 Ways to Cope with Roller Coaster Market Conditions
In uncertain, shifting market conditions, predicting shifting consumer demand or the next move in international trade may be impossible, but there [...]
To Meet Future Trailer Demand, Plan Ahead or Get Left Behind
With demand for equipment high and expected to remain high, now is the time to plan for your future trailer needs. [...]