If we learned anything from everyone’s favorite fairy tale, Cinderella, it’s that one shoe doesn’t always fit all! If a prince himself had to travel to every house in the kingdom, and have every girl try on a glass slipper, why should you be any different in your search for the perfect trailer?
We at Terry’s Auto Body and Trailer know firsthand that one trailer does not fit all—every person who comes through our doors has different tastes, different needs, and specific requests for their ideal trailer. And we do everything we can to help them find the one that fits them just right. Now that’s a happily ever after!
In order to understand what trailer can work best for you, it’s crucial to understand what kinds of trailers are on the market today. Here are some of the most popular types of trailers we see here at Terry’s Auto Body and Trailer Sales and what they can do for you.
Short Roll-Off Trailers
People love this type of trailer because it is cost effective and easy to maneuver. For those in the market for a trailer, this would be a good option if you need to fit a trailer in a tight space; it allows you to carry more weight than a truck while still having great mobility.
Long Trailers
Consider a long trailer if you need to maximize payload and space is not an issue. According to Waste Advantage Magazine, these trailers can typically carry containers up to 38’ long! Not only that, but Waste Advantage Magazine also states that payloads can be more than 40,000 pounds with these types of trailers, oftentimes even operating at the 80,000 GVW maximum legal limit.
Oversize Trailers
For oversize containers or those where a lower center of gravity is required, we highly recommend you consider an oversize trailer. These can be anywhere in length from 32’ to 45’. Another advantage is that these trailers are lower to the ground than standard trailers or trucks. This allows haulers like you to carry taller containers that would be illegal on standard, smaller units.
Pup Trailers
Need to carry to containers at a time? Not a problem with a pup trailer! Pup trailers, when connected to a standard roll-off truck, allows one container to be carried on the truck, and another to be carried on the trailer.
Terry’s Auto Body and Trailer Sales wants to get you into the trailer that perfectly suits your unique wants and needs. Call us today at 641-985-2536 to discuss your ideal trailer—we’d be happy to guide you towards the trailer you’ve always envisioned! You can also stop in and visit us in person off of Highway 9 in Riceville, Iowa.
