2025 is drawing to a close, and it's time to look back on the year's most read articles. This year, total cost of ownership, maintenance and industry insights got the most attention. If you missed out, now is the time to catch up. And don't forget to subscribe to The Ringfeder Blog to get notified of future updates as we head into 2026.
TCO is a vital indicator of a fleet's success, and when it comes to couplings, there's many factors that have an effect—from spare parts availability to the ergonomic design of the coupling itself. This article lists the most important factors to help you make the right choice.
Focusing on comfort and ergonomics improves the truck driver's day at work, but it has other major benefits: such as reducing your costs. Couplings that are easy, safe and comfortable to work with and operate lead to less downtime and healthier drivers, keeping your fleet working at its best. Read the article here.
A worn coupling bolt can lead to inconvenient maintenance issues that affect your fleet's performance. But in the worst case scenario, it could cause a serious accident. This article explains the key warning signs to look out for and how to keep your drivers and fleet safe.
Rear underrun protection devices (RUPDs) are crucial for protecting smaller vehicles like cars in rear collisions with large commercial vehicles. Telescopic RUPDs provide the necessary protection while giving fleet operators flexibility. If an operator wants to mount a longer or shorter swap body on a truck, a telescopic RUPD can be moved in or out to comply with regulations. Find out more about telescopic RUPDs and the rules surrounding them in this article.
In this article, we reported from a visit to Wielton, a German trailer company that has been a significant player in the industry for over 25 years. During our visit we spoke about market changes, economic uncertainty and Wielton's response to growing demands in sustainability. Read the article to get an insider look at the trends impacting out industry.
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