| If you are just starting out in the trucking industry, | | | | can be strenuous work.Van semi trailers are another |
| you will need to determine the type or types of | | | | widely popular type of semi trailer that can be used |
| available semi trailers. There are numerous types of | | | | to transport most types of merchandise. Adding a |
| semi trailers with various manufacturers. The type of | | | | cooling unit to the compartment will allow for the |
| cargo you will haul will determine the type of semi | | | | transportation of perishable items. Most van trailers |
| trailer needed. Specializing in one specific type of | | | | have rear loading doors and will need the assistance |
| cargo will allow you to purchase a new or used semi | | | | of a forklift to fill the container. Some van trailers |
| trailer that will accommodate your needs.A tanker | | | | have side doors which can add ease to the loading |
| trailer is used for hauling liquids and fuels. Milk and | | | | process. Shipments of food items will typically occur |
| other similar dairy products are transported in tanker | | | | to grocery stores and warehouses.Livestock trailers |
| trailers. There are specific cleanliness and refrigeration | | | | are used to move animals. They are designed to |
| requirements that will need to be known before | | | | allow air to circulate, keeping the animals alive. There |
| moving this type of merchandise. The upkeep of this | | | | may be loading and unloading requirements for the |
| semi trailer is very important. Fuel is also transported | | | | driver as well as periodic checks to ensure they are |
| in tanker trailers and usually ships to gas stations or | | | | upright and not trampled. Shipment may be to farms |
| truck stops. Tanker trailers can be more difficult to | | | | and ranches or to meat markets. Typical shipments |
| drive due to shifting liquids. The driver should be | | | | are for cows, horses, sheep, and hogs.Deciding on |
| aware of how to drive these effectively before | | | | the type of cargo you prefer to haul will help |
| embarking.Flatbed trailers are a very popular type of | | | | determine the type of semi trailer that should be |
| semi trailer and are quite versatile. These trailers can | | | | purchased. Semi trailers can be purchased new or |
| be used to haul heavy equipment, construction items | | | | used; however, used trailers are generally more |
| and machinery. The merchandise can be loaded from | | | | affordable. There are a number of manufacturers |
| the rear, sides or the top with the use of a crane. | | | | available to choose from such as Great Dane, |
| Drivers will need to be aware about how to secure | | | | Wabash National, Fontaine, Fruehauf, Utility, |
| the items for transporting safely and if there are any | | | | Trailmobile, Wilson, Strick, Dorsey, Reitnouer, Lufkin, |
| requirements for protecting the items from the | | | | Stoughton and Dragon. Choose the make and model |
| elements. Use of tarps can assist in protecting the | | | | of the semi trailer that best suits your needs. |
| equipment. Loading, unloading and securing the items | | | | |