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As a fleet manager, one of your jobs is the find and secure new or used trailers to suit your fleet’s needs. We know you’re always on the lookout for quality equipment that will get the job done right, so we’ve compiled a list of the five most popular trailer types to help you narrow down your search.

Flatbeds
The most popular and widely used option, flat beds are extremely versatile and easy to load. A flat bed can be used to load freight on the tip, sides, and rear, making them a leading asset in the trucking industry.

 Flatbed trailer specs
 Maximum freight weight 48,000 pounds
 Maximum Dimension Trailer length: 48 ft-53 ft.
Trailer width: 8.5 ft.
Legal freight height: 8.5 ft.

 

Extendable Flatbeds
Also known as flatbed stretch trailers, extendable flat beds are primarily used for carrying loads or freight that is excessively long and can not be carried using a standard flat bed. Extendable flat beds provide maximum support and remove the risk of having overhanging freight.
 

Extendable Flatbed Trailer Specs
 Maximum freight weight 43,000 pounds
 Maximum Dimension Trailer length: 48 ft.-80 ft.
Trailer width: 8.5 ft.
Legal freight height: 8.5 ft.

 
 Dry and Enclosed
Dry trailers are used to carry those freights that need to be protected from the elements. Dry and enclosed trailers can be loaded from the rear and sides using a loading dock.

 Dry and enclosed trailer specs
 Maximum freight weight 42,000 to 45,000 pounds
 Maximum Dimension Trailer length: 48 ft.-53 ft.
Trailer width: 8.5 ft.
Legal freight height: 8.5 ft.

 

Refrigerated
Generally used to transport chilled or frozen products, refrigerated trailers retain their pre-set temperature no matter how hot the weather is outside.

Refrigerated trailer specs
 Maximum freight weight 42,000 to 45,000 pounds
 Maximum Dimension Trailer length: 48 ft-53 ft.
Trailer width: 8.2 ft.
Legal freight height: 8 ft.

 
Lowboys
A lowboy is an unpowered trailer used to haul taller freight that are over the legal height limit allowed on a flat bed.

Lowboy trailer specs
 Maximum freight weight 40,000 pounds for a 2 axle lowboy, with additional weight up to 80,000 pounds allowed on lowboys with 3 or more axles
 Maximum Dimension Well length: 24 ft.-29.6 ft.
Well height: 18 in.-24 in.
Legal width: 8.5 ft.
Freight height: 11.5 ft.-12 ft.
Legal overall load height: 14 ft.

 
Ready to purchase your new or used semi trailer?

No matter what kind of trailer you are looking for, Semi Service can help you find the one that fits your needs and your budget.

Contact us online or give us a call at (800) 442-6687 to get started today!

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