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!

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