Wabash Advances 2027 Dry Van Order Cycle

Oct 6, 2026 - yesterday

Wabash is now accepting DuraPlate Dry Van and DuraPlate HD Dry Van orders for 2027 production, months ahead of the traditional fall cycle.

Wabash has announced they are now accepting 2027 production orders for its 2028 model year DuraPlate Dry Van and DuraPlate HD Dry Van trailers, advancing the 2027 production order cycle ahead of its traditional fall opening.

The company’s decision follows months of direct conversations with fleet customers whose 2027 acquisition planning is already underway. Customers have consistently asked for earlier access to configurations, delivery windows, and pricing so they can align trailer procurement with capex approvals, tractor orders, and route planning cycles.

"The trailer buying cycle has moved. Our customers are planning their 2027 fleet acquisitions right now, not in October, and they need us on their timeline," said Brent Yeagy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wabash. "Fleets that plan early should be rewarded with better visibility, better certainty, and better availability in a manner that supports their business needs."

"Accepting orders for 2027 production van trailers now gives customers clarity on configurations and delivery windows, so that they can manage most effectively their total cost of ownership and ability to generate revenue, in one conversation," said Drew Schwartzhoff, Chief Commercial Officer of Wabash. “Independent industry data supports the shift. Trailer order activity in early 2026 came in ahead of typical seasonal patterns, and analysts have noted a broader pull-forward in fleet planning as operators work to secure capacity and manage cost volatility in an improving freight environment.”

Source: Wabash