Choosing the Right Commercial Semi-trailers for Your Business

Trailers are never one-size-fits-all. Depending on the needs of your business, you may require different semi-trailers for different jobs. You may need a common flatbed or you might need a more specialized trailer.

Let’s go over the many different varieties of commercial semi-trailers that you can rent to help your business grow and expand.

Flatbed Trailers

Flatbed trailers are semi-trailers that have no roof or sides. These are usually used to transport heavy, oversized, wide, and indelicate goods, building supplies, or equipment. Their flat body makes it much easier to load and unload these kinds of cargo. However, this kind of trailer does not protect the cargo at all, making it less desirable for more fragile loads.

Step Deck Trailers

Also called drop deck trailers, these trailers are similar to flatbeds in that they have a large, flat surface for cargo. These trailers, however, have two levels of deck, dropping off after the tractor unit to only 3 feet above the ground. This extra space allows you to haul much taller loads.

Lowboy Trailers

Lowboy trailers are also called double-drop trailers. It has a deck that sits below the height of the tires, maximizing the amount of height you can load onto the trailer. They are one of the most adaptable styles of trailers.

Reefer Trailers

A reefer trailer is a refrigerated trailer that is used to transport perishables and other goods that are temperature sensitive. There are different types of reefer trailers that use different methods for cooling the interior, such as diesel-powered generators and cryogenic cooling.

Dry Van Trailers

These enclosed trailers are designed to transport a wide range of materials, from building materials to furniture. Also called a box trailer or straight trailer, they are not refrigerated but their enclosed nature makes them ideal for shipping items that shouldn’t be exposed to the open air. They commonly use loading docks to load cargo onto them.

Calgary’s Leaseway Corporation Limited Has the Commercial Trailer Rentals You Need

Leaseway Corporation Limited is Calgary’s first choice for commercial trailer rentals. When you need a semi-trailer, you can give us a call and we will provide you with the one that suits your needs best. We have more than 40 years of experience as a local company with a great reputation.

Let us be your one-stop solution for your commercial trailer rentals in Calgary. Give us a call today to request an estimate. We look forward to working with you.