Schmitz Cargobull, Europe’s leading trailer manufacturer, has won the prestigious International Trailer Award 2025 in the Body category, with additional accolades in Chassis, Concept, and Safety categories. The fully electric S.KOe COOL refrigerated box body semi-trailer earned the top spot, while the brand also secured second place in the Chassis and Concept categories and third place in the Safety category.
This is the second time Schmitz Cargobull has achieved first place at the awards, previously known as the Trailer Innovation Award. The S.KOe COOL, designed with an electric cooling unit and high-voltage battery, impressed the jury for its sustainability and contribution to reducing carbon emissions.
The S.CS MEGA curtainsider won second place in the Chassis category for its innovative, rail-compatible design, while the S.CS X-TOUGH curtainsider with EcoFIX body secured second in the Concept category for its aerodynamic design and fuel efficiency. In the Safety category, Schmitz Cargobull’s TAPA-standard equipment for refrigerated trailers took third place, further demonstrating the brand’s commitment to secure and innovative transport solutions.
Schmitz Cargobull’s success at the International Trailer Awards reflects its dedication to advancing sustainable, energy-efficient transport technologies, aligning with future regulations and market demands.
Schmitz Cargobull’s New Refrigerated Trailer Safety Equipment Receives Top TAPA Certification
Schmitz Cargobull’s S.KO COOL refrigerated box body semi-trailer has achieved certification under the 2023 TAPA TSR1 standards, the highest level of the Transported Asset Protection Association Trucking Security Requirements. The certification was officially handed over by representatives from Schmitz Cargobull, TAPA, and the DQS testing institute at the IAA TRANSPORTATION event in Hannover. This certification assures that Schmitz Cargobull semi-trailers are compliant with the latest 2023 TSR-1 standards.
