| 1968 |
Full
wrap around bulkhead on dump trailers for less body twist |
| 1968 |
3
finger extrusions on tailgates for resistance against
bowing |
| 1968 |
Rear hinge location on dump trailers moved forward of suspension hanger to maximize dump stability |
| 1968 |
Stainless
shim insulators on gate pins eliminating corrosion |
| 1969 |
Tubular
hoist mount for dump trailers for maximum strength |
| 1969 |
1/2"
round at top edge of bulkhead for increased tarp life |
| 1970 |
Aluminum
frame neck fabrication process for maximum strength |
| 1971 |
Wear
pads on Reyco suspension hangers for longer life &
easy repair |
| 1973 |
45
degree dirt shedders for maximum side strength and no
debris accumulation |
| 1975 |
Led
the lobbying effort in D.C. to recognize tri-axle configurations
under Federal bridge formula |
| 1977 |
Led
the lobbying effort in Pennsylvania allowing special consessions
for 6 axle tractor-trailers |
| 1978 |
Led
the lobbying effort in OH, MN, AL, KY, IL, TX to recognize
tri-axle configurations |
| 1978 |
Aluminum
push out sludge trailers |
| 1979 |
Aluminum push-out large capacity refuse trailers |
| 1980 |
Charter
member and supported the founding of the national Dump
Transport Industries Assoc. |
| 1981 |
Cast
dump shoes with recessed grease valley for longer life |
| 1984 |
Tubular
crossmembers for flatbeds for maximum load strength (patented) |
| 1984 |
Aluminum
draft arms for frameless dump trailers |
| 1984 |
Reflective
tape in patented recessed extrusions |
| 1984 |
Beast
flatbed 50,000# rating in 4' section |
| 1984 |
Flatbed
welded beam in the neutral axis for maximum cracking resistance |
| 1985 |
Aluminum moving floor refuse trailers for optimum payload and corrosion resistance |
| 1985 |
Stainless
steel floor liner option for dump equipment reducing wear |
| 1985 |
Headache
racks utilizing complex interlocking extrusions |
| 1986 |
Aluminum
crane unloader flatbed |
| 1986 |
Barrel
type safety winders with acme thread for tailgates |
| 1986 |
Mylar
insulation for all steel to aluminum contact points to
reduce corrosion |
| 1987 |
Safety
winder rear post brackets from extrusion for strength integrity |
| 1987 |
Backing
strips on all side sheet seams for reduced joint cracking |
| 1988 |
Successfully
built brick unloader aluminum flatbed trailer |
| 1989 |
Box
crossmembers at floor splices for maximum floor integrity
on dump trailers |
| 1989 |
Quiet
Ride crossmember wear pads for frame dump equipment (patented) |
| 1989 |
Non-skid
flooring on flatbed decking for safety |
| 1989 |
Flatbed
nailer joints expanded for floor to crossmember
integrity |
| 1989 |
Spreader
chain tailgate lugs for dump equipment to extruded material
for maximum strength |
| 1990 |
Step-N-Store
tool box for truck-tractors |
| 1990 |
Heavy
duty top rails for long refuse trailers for bow
resistance |
| 1991 |
3
void suspension spacers for less weight and added strength |
| 1992 |
Full
length bottom and top main beam flange / S-design neck
for maximum design integrity |
| 1992 |
Safety
winder gate brackets from extrusion for maximum strength |
| 1993 |
Successfully
built 1st all aluminum B-train flatbed trailer |
| 1993 |
First successful aluminum drop deck flatbed |
| 1995 |
Color
coded air lines for easier troubleshooting |
| 1995 |
Bi-metal
connections between crossmembers and main beam on composite
flatbeds |
| 1996 |
One
piece wire harness in rear light panels for maximum lighting
integrity |
| 1998 |
First successful aluminum
B-Train flatbed lead and pup trailer designs |
| 2000 |
Self
aligning frameless dump trailer upper coupler reducing
weight and improving handling |
| 2001 |
Genesis
side wall design revolutionizing dump and refuse trailer
design |
| 2002 |
Sliding
winch clip (patented) for flatbeds exceeding cargo securement
standards |
| 2002 |
Integrated
side rails on flatbed for sliding winches and tie downs,
plus shielded wiring |
| 2002 |
MMX
aluminum flatbed with 72,000# concentrated load rating |
| 2003 |
Lite-Ride
aluminum suspension hangers to reduce weight and corrosion |
| 2004 |
Genesis
tipper trailer requiring no center pipe for easier loading
and maintenance |
| 2005 |
Introduced aluminum winch and clips |
| 2005 |
Supply
filter for ABS systems increasing warranty period to 4
years |
| 2005 |
Genesis side wall patented |
| 2006 |
First to make PC-Rated LED lights standard on all trailers
|
| 2006 |
Advanced smooth-wall Genesis tailgate design for dump trailers
|
| 2007 |
Introduced Genesis II aerodynamic floor design
|
| 2008 |
Integrated stairway for flatbeds |
| 2008 |
First to offer sealed "moisture barrier" LED Lighting System |
