A flatbed is a trailer with a flattened hauling platform, and most can be loaded from the top, sides and rear. They come in several styles with various features to handle everything from building materials and industrial equipment to aircraft parts and mobile homes. A standard flatbed is the most common, most basic and least expensive type of flatbed trailer. They’re generally 48’- 53’ long with a bed that sits at 42’’- 60’’ high. Since trailer and loading dock dimensions can both vary, a standard flatbed can often be adjusted to match dock height. A typical flatbed can handle loads up to 48,000 pounds with a max height and width of 8′.5″ respectively. A load over those dimension is considered oversized.
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Step deck (drop deck)
Like a standard trailer, a step (or drop) deck trailer is typically 48’ to 53′ long. It gets its name from its dual hauling platforms of different heights, with the main bed being the longest and lowest of the two. This construction gives the trailer its signature “step” and makes it an ideal option for getting taller freight on the road without the need for extra permits. Step deck loads are usually compensated much better than standard flatbed loads, since they can haul a taller load and are less common. A step deck can accommodate freight with the following measurements:
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Dry Van Trailer
The 53′ dry van is the most common truckload trailer on the road. Dry van trailers are fully enclosed boxes designed to transport a wide range of freight safely and securely. Each trailer can haul up to 45,000 lbs, making dry van the industry standard for moving non-perishable goods on both local and over-the-road (OTR) lanes.
Unlike flatbed trailers that leave your goods exposed, dry vans are closed, sealed, and locked. This protects your freight from weather and theft. Unlike refrigerated trailers, dry vans don’t have climate control so they’re ideal for goods that are not sensitive to temperature. With average rates lower than reefer, dry van trucks are a cost-effective transportation mode.
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Reefer Trailer
A refrigerated or “reefer” trailer is a heavily insulated and tightly sealed container, very similar to a dry van trailer with the difference that it has a Trailer Refrigeration Unit (TRU) mounted on the outside of the front wall, to control the temperature inside the trailer. The main purpose of a reefer trailer is to maintain the temperature of freight at the time it is loaded. It is not used to increase or decrease the temperature of the freight during transportation. For example, ice cream is loaded frozen and the TRU keeps it frozen during transportation so that it is still frozen when it arrives at its destination. Regulating a trailer’s temperature in this way helps maintain the quality and prolong the shelf life of the freight being hauled.
Transportation of these loads are usually better paid since it requires a more specialized trailer. It also carries additional costs and risks. For example, the “Trailer Refrigeration Unit” or TRU requires regular maintenance, including but not limited to oil and belts change. In addition, there is the fuel cost involved to run the TRU. Most reefers come with a 50 Gal diesel tank attached to it.
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