Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. Offers Lightweight Brake Drum Standard on All Models

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. -- Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, LLC is pleased to announce that the Trident^® composite steel shell brake drum from Accuride is now standard on all Utility trailer models. The Trident brake drums reduce weight by 24 pounds per wheel end, totaling 96 pounds for a dual axle trailer. This makes them lighter than standard cast iron drums, enabling fleets to maximize payloads and lower costs. Utility made the Trident^® drum standard on all its flatbed models in 2020, and customers have experienced superior performance since. Five years later, Utility is providing reefer and dry van customers to take advantage of the weight savings. All 2026 model Utility reefers, dry vans and flatbeds will now come with the Trident as a base specification. Read More