How a Hollywood Starlet Changed Trailers Forever…
Jayne Mansfield, a blonde bombshell of the 60's, is a name that has faded over time. Although she rivaled Marilyn Monroe in popularity during her hey-day, her beauty and notoriety have slowly been forgotten. Like her competitor Monroe, Mansfield perished at a tragically young age. And yet, Mansfield left many marks on society that still touch our lives today, including the innovation of the underride bar, commonly known in the United States as the [...]
CIMC Intermodal Equipment – Putting the wheels on world trade
By: Kevin Jones - originally published in Trailer Body Builders. "Putting the wheels on world trade." The biggest intermodal chassis builder in the US is getting bigger. CIMC Intermodal Equipment, the US chassis arm of global giant China International Marine Containers (Group) Corp, is on track to grow its chassis output tenfold since 2012, thanks in large part to a series of expansions to serve the East Coast and Great Lakes region. CIMC has been [...]
The Evolution of the Savannah-Sabula Bridge
History In 1932, amidst the horrors of the Great Depression, a private toll bridge connected Savanna, Illinois and Sabula, Iowa. Spanning 520 meters over the Mississippi River, the steel truss bridge was a harbinger of the economic changes to come in the region. Not only did it augment interstate commerce and transportation, it also provided jobs for struggling inhabitants of the area. Construction of the original bridge cost $750,000 in 1932, equivalent to approximately [...]
Jost Landing Gear Set – $399.95
JOST Landing Gear Set Priced at only $399.95! *JOST Landing Gear Set Includes: Gear Leg Slave Leg Timing Bar Crank Handle. Model A400 G 19 28 *Features: 55,000 lb. Lift Capacity 19†Travel 10†x 10†Cushion Foot Internal Gear Box According to JOST International's website says, "JOST International manufacturers trailer landing gear at our manufacturing facility in Grand Haven, Michigan and over the past 20 years we have supplied millions of sets to [...]
ILoca at the IANA EXPO
What is the IANA EXPO? IANA EXPO brings the industry together around the dialogue, education and connections that move intermodal transportation forward. It is a platform for products, services and solutions; a classroom for new skills and know-how; an exchange for ideas and business. EXPO is the nexus where 1,800 stakeholders come together, including: 3PLs ocean carriers motor carriers and drayage companies railroads equipment manufacturers and leasing companies technology vendors shippers/BCOs and many more [...]
Travis Body & Trailer
Travis Body & Trailer When it comes to quality craftsmanship, Travis Body & Trailer is one of the best in the industry. Having built more than 13,000 trailers since 1989, this company has proven that they bring quality to the table. Based out of Houston, Texas, Travis constructs some of the finest lightweight trailers made for heavy hauling. Here at ILoca, we sell and lease a variety of Travis products including, end dumps, bottom [...]
Grote Lights at ILoca's Parts Store
ILoca Parts Department Here at ILoca, we pride ourselves in providing the highest quality items tailored to your needs. This is the reason why we work with such esteemed dealers such as Grote for our product inventory. Working with reliable companies with a reputation for delivering satisfactory results ensures that our customers will be happy and taken care of. Today we want to make sure you know a little more about Grote and what [...]
CIMC Intermodal Chassis
CIMC Intermodal Chassis At ILoca Services, we hold ourselves to a higher standard. We want to make sure we give our loyal customers access to the absolute best in service and quality. In order to fulfill this great standard, we have to work with the finest companies. This gives you the durable cutting edge products you deserve. One of these vendors we work with is CIMC Intermodal, who provide us with superior grade chassis. [...]
Fontaine PartSource Authorized Dealer
When it comes to providing quality products for our customers, ILoca is always prepared. We work with the best sources out there to provide you with efficient parts and machinery. With this in mind, today we will be spotlighting one of our highly valued vendors and providing some insight on why we trust them to deliver great supplies. Today we will be giving some attention to Fontaine PartSource. Fontaine PartSource Fontaine has many branches, [...]
Ancra International
Here at ILoca, we pride ourselves on providing the best quality products possible for our customers. That being said, our vendors play a very big part in how we provide our services. If we want to provide the very best, we must work with the very best! Today we will be showcasing one of our vendors. Ancra International Ancra has a beautiful mission statement that sums up their dedication pretty successfully. The mission statement, [...]