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Safety is job #1 for us and we hope you feel the same. Our blog goal is to provide information to the industry that will potentially make our lives and industry better. With safety, we improve the trucking industry image in the public sector, reduce costs, and sleep better at night – knowing we are doing our best.

We look forward to providing you with information that can make a difference in your business and life.

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Medium-Duty vs. Heavy-Duty Hitches | Premier Manufacturing

Whether your team needs to move a boatload of heavy equipment deep into the oil patch or restore power due to a downed utility pole, having the right size capacity hitch plays a vital role in driver safety and efficiency...

The Pintle Hitch Advantage: What is the Best Choice?

Giving Drivers the Confidence They Need to Move Forward When a driver needs to connect multiple trailers or pull a trailer over difficult terrain, what hitch option is the best choice?...
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Standard Jacks vs. Heavy-Duty Jacks | Premier Manufacturing

Truck drivers know that standard jacks don’t have the durability to meet their needs. Premier Manufacturing offers the best heavy-duty jacks around...
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The Difference Between a Truck and a Tractor

When you see a big rig on the road, what exactly are you looking at? Why do truck drivers and mechanics sometimes say tractor instead of 18 wheeler or truck? And what’s the difference?...

Single Trailer Jacks: What Sets Us Apart?

Hauling a single trailer around can be a pain when your trailer jack fails and isn’t cut out for the job. It’s no fun cranking on an old, rusted jack, wasting valuable time and energy. ...
Hinge Assemblies For Multiple Trailer Drivers

Hinges and Hinge Assemblies for Multiple Trailer Drivers

When you’re pulling multiple trailers behind you, you need hinges and hinge assemblies that last. Get the very best from Premier Mfg today!...
How To Choose The Right Utility Trailer Jack

How to Choose the Right Utility Trailer Jack | Premier Manufacturing

When you're looking at utility trailer jacks, what matters most? Weight capacity is a crucial part of the selection process, but what about options?...
Premier Couplings Are The Best

Premier Couplings are the Best | Premier Manufacturing

When you’re searching for the best couplings, what matters most to you? Is it the ability to work in severe and harsh environments? Initial cost?...
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Understanding Our Part Number Guide | Premier Manufacturing

Do you need help navigating Premier Mfg’s new part number reference guide? Here’s everything you need to know!...

Premier Manufacturing celebrates 100th anniversary

Oregon-based manufacturer has produced trailer safety components for over a century TUALATIN, Ore. – Founder...

Minimizer and Capital Partners acquire Premier Manufacturing

Effective January 2020, Minimizer and Premier Manufacturing are combining to fast-track their growth strategy to...

Minimizer and Premier Manufacturing enhance their sales teams for go-to-market growth strategy

In this new sales resource optimization, Derek Quys has been named Director of Sales, while...

High Bar Brands hires Northeast Territory Manager

HBB Northeast Regional Manager Tyler Blaedorn says Hansen’s sales experience and interview skills won him...

Chandler Nault joins High Bar Brands as Product Development Director

Our brands – Minimizer and Premier – are known for bringing exciting new and innovative products...

High Bar Brands releases new Silver Series couplings from Premier Mfg

New product line features increased durability and latch capacity OWATONNA, Minn. - High Bar Brands...

High Bar Brands hires Northern Territory Manager

Montana native Tim Burdett joins HBB with substantial sales experience. “I am truly excited to...

Minimizer & Premier Mfg. launch trilingual marketing campaign

Minimizer and Premier Manufacturing are increasing their marketing efforts in Canada and Latin America with...

High Bar Brands hires four new territory managers

OWATONNA, Minn. – High Bar Brands, the parent company of Minimizer and Premier Manufacturing, has...

Premier Manufacturing unveils new corporate booth

Premier Manufacturing made quite the impression at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s annual meeting and...
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