Abstract: The invention provides a structural panel with an integrated bulkhead structure for promoting airflow within a refrigerated container, such as a refrigerated trailer. More specifically, the invention provides a front wall portion for a refrigerated container defining an aperture through which a refrigeration device may extend to the interior of the container. The front wall portion includes a bulkhead structure integrally formed with the front wall via a connecting structure defining one or more air ducts for promoting air flow from a floor of the container and up through an inlet of the refrigeration device. The invention also provides a front wall structure that minimizes hot spots in the container front wall by integrally-forming the front wall, connection structure, and bulkhead structure in a single structural component so as to minimize the use of fastener devices.

Abstract: A king pin assembly for securing a trailer to a fifth wheel comprises a king pin and a king pin mount. The king pin is adapted to be secured to the fifth wheel. The king pin mount is secured to the king pin and adapted to mount the king pin to the trailer. The king pin mount comprises at least one component comprising a fiber-reinforced composite material.