TRANSCRAFT CORPORATION INCREASES PAYLOAD CAPACITY ON STANDARD DUTY FLATBED MODELS
Anna, Ill. -- April 2, 2007 -- Transcraft Corporation today announced that it has increased the legal payload capacity of its standard duty flatbed models by approximately 8,000 pounds (or 12 percent) to allow customers to haul more freight and help improve profitability per shipment.
The company's standard duty flatbed trailers, which were formerly designated as "normal" duty with a 65,000 pound gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), now, carry a GVWR of 73,000 pounds. The added capacity, which was achieved through focused engineering efforts and the use of higher-strength materials, is effective on 2008 model year flatbeds.
"We are continuously looking for ways to make our trailers lighter, stronger and more damage resistant," said Dave de Poincy, Transcraft Vice President and General Manager. "The added capacity will allow our standard duty flatbed customers to haul 12 percent more payload with minimal weight add to the trailer."
Transcraft flatbed models, which include the Eagle®, Eagle® II and the TL-2000, are available in standard duty, heavy duty and extreme duty capacities.
Transcraft® Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Wabash National® Corporation, is one of the leading manufacturers of platform trailers in North America. Established in 1962, Transcraft offers a wide range of flatbed and drop deck trailer models to meet the needs of the commercial vehicle and construction industries. Transcraft operates manufacturing facilities in Anna, Ill. and Mt. Sterling, Ky.