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Products that Enhance Trailer Safety – National Trailer Safety Week When considering trailer safety, the first aspects that come to mind include brake systems, weight distribution, anti-sway sy … read more

  The Importance and Application of Underbody Coatings for Trucks Underbody coatings are crucial for maintaining trucks, as they protect against corrosion, moisture, chemicals, and physical dama … read more

Manufacturers of toy haulers, sports equipment, and ATV trailers are increasing their designs with larger cargo capacities to accommodate oversized vehicles, such as side-by-sides (UTVs) and motorcy … read more

  Through the first half of 2024, the truck and trailer market continues to show signs of stabilizing. The market recovery from the excess capacity that originated during the pandemic due to an … read more

Corrosion poses a significant risk to trailer safety, gradually weakening the structure and leading to potential failures. Understanding the impact of corrosion is important for maintaining your tra … read more

No matter what type of trailer, proper ventilation is necessary for health, safety, and comfort. This can be effectively achieved by combining natural and mechanical ventilation methods. Fresh air c … read more

Proper lighting and trailer lighting compliance are essential for the safe use of trailers on the road. This post will discuss the similarities and differences between trailer lighting requireme … read more

We're always looking for ways to improve our lives through the products we use. We seek products that make tasks easy, work better and faster, last longer, cost less, feel good to use, and make us fe … read more

From the Wild West to the Midwest, Austin Hardware® knows a thing or two about horse trailers, and we work with some of the top horse trailer manufacturers in the business. Your horse and your tr … read more

Did you know that Austin Hardware supplies hard-working hardware to some of the biggest trailer manufacturers in the business? With 9 U.S. locations and 60 years of experience, we work with some of t … read more

Enclosed trailer and horse trailer manufacturers, which are fabricated from aluminum in particular, often have trouble with 3-piece rear door and ramp door hinge alignment.  It takes precise me … read more