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Equipment & trailers — FAQs
12 answers about equipment & trailers — trucking, freight and logistics across the United States.
Equipment & trailers
What is a 53-foot dry van?
The standard enclosed trailer for US truckload freight, about 53 ft long, 8 ft 6 in wide and roughly 9 ft high inside.
What is a flatbed trailer used for?
Freight that is loaded from the side or top, such as steel, lumber, machinery and building materials.
What is the difference between a flatbed and a step deck?
A step deck has a lower rear deck, allowing taller freight to stay within legal height.
What is a lowboy?
A trailer with a very low deck for tall, heavy equipment such as excavators and dozers.
What is a multi-axle trailer?
A trailer with extra axles that spread heavy loads to meet axle-weight limits.
What is a chassis?
A wheeled frame used to carry intermodal or ocean containers on the road.
What is a conestoga trailer?
A flatbed with a sliding tarp system that protects freight while allowing side loading.
Do you provide tarps?
Tarping can be arranged for flatbed freight that needs weather protection; request it when booking.
What is a reefer unit?
The refrigeration unit mounted on the front of a reefer trailer that controls temperature.
How tall can freight be in a dry van?
Interior height is usually around 9 ft; check your freight height when booking.
Can you haul double-stacked pallets?
Yes, if the pallets are stable and the receiver accepts them; tell us when booking.
What equipment do I need for my freight?
Tell us the product, dimensions and weight and we will recommend the right trailer.
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