Abstract: Apparatus and methods for hitching and unhitching of trailers or other towed devices are disclosed. The hitch assemblies may include alignment features to correct for errors in alignment of the hitch and trailer tongue during the hitching process. The hitch assemblies may compensate for vertical as well as horizontal misalignment. In addition, the hitch assemblies may include automated capture and release of the tongue on the hitch. The hitch assemblies may also disengage integral braking systems that are present on the trailer during the hitching process and re-engage the brakes after unhitching. All of these operations may be accomplished without requiring the driver of the towing vehicle to leave the driving position.

Abstract: Waste container stabilizers are disclosed that are designed to stabilize a typical molded waste container against, e.g., high winds, automated unloading equipment, etc. The stabilizers include one or more hollow components designed to be filled with ballast by the end user.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for hitching and unhitching of trailers or other towed devices are disclosed. The hitch assemblies may include alignment features to correct for errors in alignment of the hitch and trailer tongue during the hitching process. The hitch assemblies may compensate for vertical as well as horizontal misalignment. In addition, the hitch assemblies may include automated capture and release of the tongue on the hitch. The hitch assemblies may also disengage integral braking systems that are present on the trailer during the hitching process and re-engage the brakes after unhitching. All of these operations may be accomplished without requiring the driver of the towing vehicle to leave the driving position.

Abstract: A container assembly for transporting bulk materials that includes a molded, one-piece completely integral non-metallic container insert and a frame supporting the container insert. The container insert can be molded of polyolefin. It can include walls having varying thicknesses, a bottom wall having a thickness greater than the side walls, and/or reinforcing structures molded within the walls. The container assembly can be constructed to provide a fixed truck box or dump truck box.

Abstract: A container assembly for transporting bulk materials that includes a molded, one-piece completely integral non-metallic container insert and a frame supporting the container insert. The container insert can be molded of polyolefin. It can include walls having varying thicknesses, a bottom wall having a thickness greater than the side walls, and/or reinforcing structures molded within the walls. The container assembly can be constructed to provide a fixed truck box or dump truck box.

Abstract: A container assembly for transporting bulk materials that includes a molded, one-piece completely integral non-metallic container insert and a frame supporting the container insert. The container insert can be molded of polyolefin. It can include walls having varying thicknesses, a bottom wall having a thickness greater than the side walls, and/or reinforcing structures molded within the walls. The container assembly can be constructed to provide a substantially enclosed tank, a roll-off container, intermodal container, fixed truck box, or dump truck box.