East introduces a new aluminum body design that, for the first time, was durable enough to replace steel.
Proved aluminum trailers are durable in critical areas such as side to floor connections, bulkhead to side joints and doghouse.
Full wrap around bulkhead on dump trailers for less body twist
3 finger extrusions on tailgates for resistance against bowing
Rear hinge location on dump trailers moved forward of suspension hanger to maximize dump stability
Stainless shim insulators on gate pins eliminating corrosion
Tubular hoist mount for dump trailers for maximum strength
1/2″ round at top edge of bulkhead for increased tarp life
Aluminum frame neck fabrication process for maximum strength
Wear pads on Reyco suspension hangers for longer life & easy repair
45 degree dirt shedders for maximum side strength and no debris accumulation
Led lobbying effort in D.C. to recognize tri-axle configurations under Federal bridge formula
Led lobbying effort in Pennsylvania allowing special consessions for 6 axle tractor-trailers
Led lobbying effort in OH, MN, AL, KY, IL, TX to recognize tri-axle configurations
Aluminum push out sludge trailers
Aluminum push-out large capacity refuse trailers
Charter member and supported the founding of the national Dump Transport Industries Assoc.
Cast dump shoes with recessed grease valley for longer life
Tubular crossmembers for flatbeds for maximum load strength (patented)
Aluminum draft arms for frameless dump trailers
Reflective tape in patented recessed extrusions
Beast flatbed 50,000-lb. rating in 4′ section
Flatbed welded beam in the neutral axis for maximum cracking resistance
Aluminum moving floor refuse trailers for optimum payload and corrosion resistance
Stainless steel floor liner option for dump equipment reducing wear
Headache racks utilizing complex interlocking extrusions
Aluminum crane unloader flatbed
Barrel type safety winders with acme thread for tailgates
Mylar insulation for all steel to aluminum contact points to reduce corrosion
Safety winder rear post brackets from extrusion for strength integrity
Backing strips on all side sheet seams for reduced joint cracking
Successfully built brick unloader aluminum flatbed trailer
Box crossmembers at floor splices for maximum floor integrity on dump trailers
Quiet Ride crossmember wear pads for frame dump equipment (patented)
Non-skid flooring on flatbed decking for safety
Flatbed nailer joints expanded for floor to crossmember integrity
Spreader chain tailgate lugs for dump equipment to extruded material for maximum strength
Step-N-Store tool box for truck-tractors
Heavy duty top rails for long refuse trailers for bow resistance
3 void suspension spacers for less weight and added strength
Full length bottom and top main beam flange / S-design neck for maximum design integrity
Safety winder gate brackets from extrusion for maximum strength
Successfully built 1st all aluminum B-train flatbed trailer
First successful aluminum drop deck flatbed
Color coded air lines for easier troubleshooting
Bi-metal connections between crossmembers and main beam on composite flatbeds
One piece wire harness in rear light panels for maximum lighting integrity
First successful aluminum B-Train flatbed lead and pup trailer designs
Self aligning frameless dump trailer upper coupler reducing weight and improving handling
East Genesis® side wall design revolutionizing dump and refuse trailer design
Sliding winch clip (patented) for flatbeds exceeding cargo securement standards
Integrated side rails on flatbed for sliding winches and tie downs, plus shielded wiring
MMX aluminum flatbed with 72,000-lb. concentrated load rating
Lite-Ride aluminum suspension hangers to reduce weight and corrosion
East Genesis® tipper trailer requiring no center pipe for easier loading and maintenance
Introduced aluminum winch and clips
Supply filter for ABS systems increasing warranty period to4 years
Genesis side wall patented
First to make PC-Rated LED lights standard on all trailers
Advanced smooth-wall Genesis tailgate design for dump trailers
Introduced East Genesis® II aerodynamic floor design
Integrated stairway for flatbeds
First to offer sealed “moisture barrier” LED Lighting System
Beast II 65,000-lb. concentrated load rated flatbed trailer
East Genesis® Hybrid™, a unique combination of square-box and round-bottom dump trailer
All-aluminum flatbed trailer with narrow-neck design
East manufactures 50,000 trailer
State-of-the-art Parts Center
JOST AX150 Alumilight Series of landing gear became standard on East platform trailers
Introduced East aluminum drop deck beavertail trailer with level ramp
Integrated extruded aluminum side-rail system with Double-L winch for cargo securement
Opened high-tech manufacturing facility
Truck-Lite 99® Series wiring harness became standard on all new East platform trailers
Introduced East lightweight tipper trailer
East Elite™ wheel-end assembly 5-Year Unlimited Miles
Aluminum air tanks became standard
Introduced East narrow spec dump trailer
Updated customized rendering trailer
Installed OTC DAIHEN robotic welding cells
Introduced East Horizon® Round Bottom trailer