ALL Trains Drivers on Advanced Faymonville HighwayMAX Trailers

The ALL Family of Companies is advancing its heavy-haul operations by training more of its truck drivers to operate newly acquired Faymonville HighwayMAX trailers. The company recently held a full-day training session near its Cleveland, Ohio, headquarters for a group of drivers representing branches across Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Indiana and Illinois.

The HighwayMAX trailer is a nine-axle, extendable highway trailer featuring hydraulically steered pendle axles. With a legal payload capacity of up to 170,000 pounds and a technical payload of 249,000 pounds, the trailer offers a high-capacity solution for long-distance hauling. Adjustable axle spacing — up to 22.5 feet between three-axle groups — and independently steerable axles provide maneuverability in tight areas, and all axles are liftable to reduce wear and fuel usage when not needed.

Shannon Richardson, Faymonville’s U.S. representative from Hale Trailer in Voorhees, New Jersey, led the classroom portion of the training. The session introduced drivers to Faymonville’s onboard Falco (Faymonville Analytical Loading Capacity Organizer) software. Similar in function to ALL’s crane lift-planning software, Falco allows drivers to simulate various load scenarios and develop optimized plans before moving equipment.

Hands-on training followed, allowing drivers to become familiar with the operational differences between traditional trailers and the HighwayMAX. One significant improvement is the steering integration with the truck, which eliminates the need for wide swings during turns. “You can make the turn from the left lane — just like a car,” said Richardson.

Drivers also learned how to align the axles properly, engage fuel-saving features and operate the trailer’s hydraulic deck-lowering system. The deck can lower to 24 inches and rise back to a roadable height of 41 inches, allowing flexibility for loading and clearance requirements.

Faymonville continues to grow its U.S. footprint, having opened a manufacturing facility in Arkansas last year. Known for combining advanced technology with durable craftsmanship, the European manufacturer is becoming an increasingly common name in American heavy-haul fleets.

With its in-house trucking division, the ALL Family of Companies maintains control over the transport of cranes and other large equipment across its 33 North American branches. Drivers completing the training will work under the guidance of experienced operators Todd Bennett (Cleveland branch) and Dana Chamblin (Nitro, W.Va., branch), who have served as internal consultants on HighwayMAX trailer operations since the equipment was added to the fleet.

This investment in training reflects ALL’s broader focus on continuous improvement and workforce development. “Our commitment to equipment excellence is matched by our investment in people,” the company stated. “We’re ensuring our team has the skills and support they need to safely and successfully operate the industry’s best tools.”