Utility Keystone Blog

5th Wheel Repair and Replacement Inspection of a tractor-trailer 5th wheel plate and kingpin is an absolute necessity for ensuring operational and road safety.

MOVING FRAC SAND IS NO DAY AT THE BEACH. UNTIL NOW. It’s true that hauling frac sand is no day at the beach until now. Utility Keystone Trailer Sales has just made it better, and now it’s 75° and Sunny. Delivering sand to fracking industry well pad sites can be time-consuming and costly. The long … Continued

Save Your Money and Their Back: Get a Yard Truck. IT MAY BE TIME TO GET A YARD TRUCK. If you’re moving 10 or more trailers around your facility per day, your drivers are feeling the pain, literally, and it’s probably time to think about buying a yard truck to help. Yard trucks (also called … Continued

5 Things to know before trading in your semi-trailer. 1. Be Objective – Know what makes a good trade-in. Try to be objective when looking at your equipment. Determine what the trailer is worth based on facts. We get it, you had ‘Ole Trusty’ for over 5 years and you’ve been everywhere together, but let’s be … Continued

Want more money in your pocket? Let’s take a look at your fuel economy. Whether you’re in charge of a large fleet or an independent owner/operator, attention to fuel efficiency can save on your bottom line. There are multiple factors that affect fuel economy: driver experience, road conditions, load weight, and specifications just to name … Continued

Steps to buying a Reefer, Dry Van, or Flatbed semi-Trailer that’s right for you. BUYING A SEMI-TRAILER? READ THIS FIRST. Purchasing a trailer can be a pain in the neck, but it doesn’t have to be. Below is a list of things to consider when you’re ready to make that purchase. Plus, this is your livelihood. … Continued

We are proud to announce the addition of Tom Dorwart to our sales team and the promotion of Mark Miller from Outside Parts Sales Representative to Director of Customer Sales. Tom, a native of Manheim, has over 25 years of sales and management experience. Bill Zeamer, Vice President, had this to say about Tom: “Tom … Continued

PennStro Leasing opens branch in Shippensburg, PA. PennStro Leasing continues to grow, as we announce the opening of a second branch location – 15 Hershey Road in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. The expansion will allow PSL to better serve clients along Interstate 81 between Winchester, VA, and Harrisburg, PA. The conveniently located branch will also provide another … Continued

With the recent change to the U.S. DOT stopping distance requirements, are drum brakes up to the task?  The short answer is yes.  However, are disc brakes the future? In this article, we’ll take a look at disc vs drum brakes. Disc brakes carry a hefty $3000 price, or about $500 per wheel, ballpark, which … Continued