Semi-trailers are generally designed to convey heavy-duty loads. However, aluminum trailers are lighter and more fuel-efficient. Meanwhile, steel trailers are stronger and more durable.

Manac Inc., Canada’s largest semi-trailer manufacturer, completed the acquisition of Alutrec Inc., a manufacturer specializing in the design and production of aluminum semi-trailers.

“Ron Dietz’s work to establish this aluminum line, plus his extensive background and knowledge of both steel and aluminum semi-trailers, make him the logical choice to lead our marketing efforts.” ...

A fire on a semi-truck trailer whose driver pulled over in front of La Pine City Hall closed Highway 97 for a time Tuesday morning and threatened to spread to 49,000 pounds of compacted aluminum ...

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Rush Truck Centres of Canada has announced it’s now the Ontario distributor for Alutrec trailers. Alutrec is celebrating its 25 th anniversary as an aluminum semi-trailer ...

A fuel leak coupled with an overturned aluminum semi carrying 1,000 pound rolls of paper tied up north bound U.S. 127 for more than five hours Tuesday at the Alger Road entrance in Alma. The driver… ...