The Perfect Equipment For The Job: Our Recommended Trailers
Written by
Pablo A Vargas
Vice President of Marketing
January 18, 2024
Finding the perfect equipment for the job can be the difference between a smooth shipment and receiving damaged freight, or even overpaying for transporting your materials. We put together a quick guide for you to learn more about what different equipment might offer.
However, if you still have questions, we also count with experts ready to help you find the right equipment for the job in order for a smooth ride that minimizes risk of damage and prevents overpriced shipping.
Dry Van Trailer
Specs:
Dimensions: 53ft x 102in x 110in
MAX Weight: 45K lbs
Dock Height: 4ft
Quick Facts:
Dock & forklift required for loading and unloading.
Can only be loaded from the side
Readily Available
Max haul weight is 45,000lbs, but dry van carriers prefer to limit weight to 43,000lbs.
Straight Box Truck
Specs:
Dimensions: 12-26ft x 90-98in x 90-96in
MAX Weight: 14,000 lbs
Dock Height: 4ft
Quick Facts:
Dock & forklift required for loading and unloading.
Can only be loaded from the side
Readily Available
Flatbed Trailer
Specs:
Dimensions: 48-53ft x 102in x 110in
MAX Weight: 48,000 lbs
Dock Height: 5ft
Oversize Capabilities
Quick Facts:
Forklift or Rigger Lift required for loading and unloading.
Can be loaded from any side
Max haul weight is 48,000 lbs, but carriers prefer a limit of 45,000 lbs.
Flatbed Conestoga
Specs:
Dimensions: 48-53ft x 102in x 110in
MAX Weight: 48,000 lbs
Dock Height: 5ft
Oversize Capabilities
Quick Facts:
Forklift or Rigger Lift required for loading and unloading.
Can be loaded from any side
Max haul weight is 48,000 lbs, but carriers prefer a limit of 45,000 lbs.
Step Deck Trailer
Specs:
Top Deck Dims: 10ft x 102in x 110in
Bottom Deck Dims: 38-42ft x 102in x 120in
MAX Weight: 48,000 lbs
Deck Height: 36ft 6in
Oversize Capabilities
Quick Facts:
Forklift or Rigger Lift required for loading and unloading.
Can be loaded from any side
Max haul weight is 48,000 lbs, but carriers prefer a limit of 45,000 lbs.
Step Deck Conestoga
Specs:
Top Deck Dims: 10ft x 102in x 110in
Bottom Deck Dims: 38-42ft x 102in x 120in
MAX Weight: 48,000 lbs
Deck Height: 36ft 6in
Oversize Capabilities
Quick Facts:
Forklift or Rigger Lift required for loading and unloading.
Can be loaded from any side
Max haul weight is 48,000 lbs, but carriers prefer a limit of 45,000 lbs.
Double Drop Trailer
Specs:
Top Deck Dims: 10ft x 102in x 110in Bottom Deck Dims: 39ft x 102in x 138in
MAX Weight: 48,000 lbs
Deck Height: 28in
Oversize Capabilities
Quick Facts:
Forklift or Rigger Lift required for loading and unloading.
Can be loaded from any side
Max haul weight is 48,000 lbs, but carriers prefer a limit of 45,000 lbs.
Double Drop Gooseneck Trailer
Specs:
Dimensions: 39ft x 102in x 138in
Weight limit: 48,000 lbs
Deck Height: 28in
Oversize Capabilities
Higher Mobility
Quick Facts:
Forklift or Rigger Lift required for loading and unloading.
Can be loaded from any side
Max haul weight is 48,000 lbs, but carriers prefer a limit of 45,000 lbs.
Higher Mobility
Still have questions?
We count with a team full of experts ready to help you find the right equipment for the job. Guarantee a smooth ride that minimizes risk of damage and prevent overpriced shipping by making an informed decision. Get in touch with us!