Current Magazine Issue

May2013

The May 2013 issue of American Trucker Magazine is simply full of the information you need! Sean Kilcarr provides insight into the new American Trucker of the Year program, Tim Brady talks about growing in a tough market, and our cover story looks at trailer innovation.All of that along with our newest feature "Spotlight on an American Trucker." And of course, all the equipment you are looking for from truck, trailer, and equipment dealers across the U.S.A. Start reading now!

Articles

• Spotlight on an American Trucker-May 2013

  May 06, 2013

  Durango Transfer and Storage, Durango CO ... more.

• Business of Trucking: Mapping a growth plan

  May 06, 2013

  Here are some hard facts about trailers: There are about 5.6 million semi-trailers registered in the United States, a nearly 2 to 1 ratio of trailers to tractors. (About 3.1 million tractors are registered in the U.S.). Around 90% of the trucking companies in the U.S. have fewer than six trucks. ... more.

• Cover Story: Getting lighter and slicker

  May 06, 2013

  Its the golden age of innovation for trailers It is not an exaggeration to say that trailer innovation appears to be in a golden age. New trailer models, new and redesigned components and systems, new materials, enhanced aerodynamics, and new technologies are rolling out at an amazing pace and the customer is the clear beneficiary. A number of the new trailers making their debut this sprin ... more.

• Editor's Page: Trucker of the Year

  May 06, 2013

  These days, it takes a lot of commitment, time and all-too-precious dollars to be successful as an independent operator or small trucking business. That’s why American Trucker and WIX Filters have teamed up to create a new award for the often-overlooked, yet hard-working-as-ever small operators in the trucking industry. ... more.