| Generally speaking there are several different types | | | | perishables. These, as well as the ever popular |
| of semi trailers, all used to support different cargos. | | | | flatbeds are seemingly the most commonly chosen |
| The most common widths are 8 feet and 8.5 feet. | | | | trailer designs in the nation. Flatbeds consist of only a |
| When you are choosing a trailer for your hauling needs | | | | floor and have removable side rails to protect against |
| it is very important to understand that there are | | | | shift load. Just about anything that you can strap down |
| several types and designs of trailers. You need to | | | | can be hauled on a flatbed trailer. You may have |
| determine which one best suits the need of what you | | | | noticed many of these heading down the freeway |
| will be hauling. That being said, a Utility trailer offers a | | | | with construction materials, blocks, rock and other |
| wide range of trailers that are perfectly suited for | | | | loads. |
| virtually any cargo you can haul. | | | | So, how do you know what type of trailer you need? |
| The most common type of trailer is a box trailer, or | | | | Well, first you will need to determine what you will be |
| one that can fit things inside. In the United States the | | | | hauling. If you are hauling perishable food items then |
| most popular lengths of box trailers are 28 to 53 feet | | | | you will of course need a reefer or refrigeration trailer. |
| long. Other trailers include curtain sliders, which are | | | | Flatbeds are used widely for hauling building materials |
| very similar to box trailers with the exception of | | | | and other bulky loads. Deciding what you will be hauling |
| movable curtains that are made of a reinforced fabric | | | | will help you to make the decision on how you should |
| and coated with waterproofing material. The curtain | | | | haul it. Once you have made your determinations, be |
| slider is designed to allow more security and weather | | | | sure to check out the line of Utility trailers, either new |
| resistance much like a box trailer, but with the ease off | | | | or used, that will help you to meet your needs. You |
| loading like a flatbed trailer. | | | | can head online and see many sites that offer |
| Utility trailers, the brand not the style, also feature | | | | information and pricing on these trailers or you can |
| reefers or refrigerator trailers that are designed for | | | | contact your local distributor. |
| easy hauling of produce, frozen goods and other | | | | |