The start of 2009 saw several changes to DHS Systems’ line of DRASH Utility Shelter Transport (UST) trailers. The alterations were made in an effort to standardize the product line.

Throughout the planning phase, engineers based their new designs on both the TMSS Medium and Large Systems also offered by the company.

“We wanted to model our trailers after the TMSS trailers because those systems have passed all U.S. Army requirements,” explains Engineering Manager Jianyao Mou. “Their designs have already proven to be durable, reliable and what our customer needs.”

Though just revealed earlier this year, the remodeled trailers have already proven to be beneficial to both DHS Systems and its customers.

“Because most of our trailers now share common parts, we have been able to reduce inventory and manufacturing costs,” says Mou.

“And because they share similar designs, the DRASH trailer line now has a distinct look, making it easier for our customers to become familiarized with the entire line. If someone has operated one of these trailers, they’ll quickly learn how to use any of the other models.”

In addition to standardizing its trailers, DHS Systems has also added three more units to its line of Intelligence Power Technology trailers. Along with the HP-2C/288 IPT (originally named the HP-2C/308), the HP-4G/18 IPT and HP-4G/33 IPT trailers feature a digital smart system for increased efficiency.

Trailers featuring multiple generators can use the digital control system to run the generators in parallel or for primary back-up. The IPT trailers also feature load shedding and anti-wet stacking capabilities.

“The IPT trailers are definitely part of a movement toward making our equipment reach its greatest efficiency and giving our customers greater control while operating our trailers,” explains Eric Wescott, Project Engineer.