Local Deliveries Flashcards
What are they?
Flatbed Trailer
- The most common type of semi-trailer
- Accessible from top & all sides
What does it usually carry?
Flatbed Trailer
- Flat & coiled steel
- Anything that doesn’t have to be protected from climate
Outline the max size/weight capacity.
Flatbed Trailer
- 21t
- 16m x 2.5m x 4.3m
List the pros & cons
Flatbed Trailers
Pros:
- Easier loading/unloading
- Completely accessible on all sides
Cons:
- Extra focus on securing cargo, as no enclosure to protect shifting goods.
- Driving can be more difficult due to weight of items
What are they?
Drop Deck Trailer
Specific type of flatbed trailer, containing 2 different levels
What do they usually carry?
Drop Deck Trailer
- Heavy/extra tall cargo
- Large industrial or farm equipment
- General freight
Outline the maximum size/weight capacity.
Drop Deck Trailer
- 16m x 2.5m x 4.6m
- 21t
What are the pros/cons?
Drop Deck Trailer
Pros:
- retractable
- has two deck levels
Cons:
- Extra security measures as no enclosure to protect shifting goods.
- more expensive
What are they?
Drop Deck Widener
The same as drop deck, except lower level can widen depending on width of the load.
What do they usually carry?
Drop Deck Widener
- Oversized industrial equipment/machinery
Outline the maximum size/weight capacity?
Drop Deck Widener
- 16m x 4m x 4.6m
- 21t
What are the pros/cons
Drop Deck Widener
Pros
- Can come with single, bi-fold or heavy duty ramps to make loading easier
- Highly versatile
- Lower deck can stop load frome exceeding height restrictions
Cons
- Extra security measures as no enclosure to protect shifting goods.
- more expensive
What are they?
Low Load Trailer
The lowest to ground trailers available.
What do they usually carry?
Low Load Trailer
- Industrial Equipment & Machinery
- eg. tractors
Outline the maximum size/weight capacity.
Low Load Trailer
- 59.5t (all trailers combined)
- 16m x 3.5m x 4.9m
Across all trailers
What are the pros/cons?
Low Load Trailer`
Pros:
- Can load/unload machinery easily
- low center of gravity
Cons:
- Capacity limited based on machinery size
What are they?
Extendable Trailers
Trailers that can extend to acommodate different loads
What do they usually carry?
Extendable Trailers
- overlength/unusually bulky
- eg. pipes, industrial materials
Outline the maximum size/weight capacity.
Extendable Trailers
- 40m x 2.5m x 4.6
- 36t
What are the pros/cons
Extendable Trailers
Pros:
- can configure to smaller size if needed = easier for drivers
- precise adjustment to reduce wear
Cons:
- Harder to control when extended past standard lengths
- lots of moving parts = greater chance for mechanical issue
What are they?
Enclosed Trailers
Second most popular semi trailers.
What do they usually carry?
Enclosed Trailers
- Cargo that’s sensitive to weather/climate
- General freight
Outline maximum size/weight capacity.
Enclosed Trailers
- 16m x 2.5m x
- 20t
What are the pros/cons?
Enclosed Trailers
- ## Easier to secure
What are they
Refrigerated Trailer
Temperature controlled trailers.
What do they usually carry?
Refrigerated Trailer
Food & Beverages
Outline maximum size/weight capacity.
Refrigerated Trailer
16m x 2.5m x
- 20t
