Whether you’re hauling equipment to a construction site or gathering materials to use for a personal project, trailers are a necessary part of the construction process. You can choose between any number of different trailers, but deckover trailers are one of the best options. They’re very versatile and have several advantages over other types of trailers. Read on to discover how deckover trailers can benefit your construction projects!

Why Deckover Trailers Are Important for Construction Projects

A construction project may use multiple types of trailers, but deckover trailers are important vehicles to include. You can use them for a wide range of jobs on a project, including transporting equipment, transporting other vehicles and hauling wide materials or materials that need to be stacked side-by-side. You should have at least one of these trailers to ensure you can transport even the bulkiest of equipment.

Their Features and Benefits for Construction Sites

These trailers are relatively similar to flatbed trailers but have higher decks and are therefore wider. Their beds are so wide because they are raised above their wheel wells, whereas a flatbed trailer’s deck is between the wheels. This means they have higher centers of gravity and there is more space between the ground and the trailer. Lastly, the higher platform means the ramp is much longer than those of other trailers.

Construction sites can greatly benefit from deckover trailers for many reasons. Construction projects often involve bulky and asymmetrical equipment that may need to be transported over long distances. These projects can also be located over rough terrain. The wheels being located underneath the deck means you can drive forklifts and other vehicles right up to the sides for easier loading and unloading.

Their Advantages over Other Types of Trailers

Because they have wider beds, these trailers can accommodate wider loads, such as utility tractors, and complex loads, such as asymmetrical equipment. These features also mean you can load and unload them more easily and efficiently. The larger amounts of loading space and ground clearance mean you can use these trailers on rougher terrain. They also tend to be heavier than flatbed trailers, which means that you need to be careful not to exceed the towing limit, but they’re much stronger.

The Importance of Safety When Using Them

You need to be as careful and safety-conscious with deckover trailers as you are with any construction equipment or tools. If you don’t follow safety warnings and precautions, you run the risk of causing injury to yourself or others. You may also damage the trailer or other equipment. Here are some important safety tips:

• Don’t overload the trailer. Always check its weight capacity.
• Always follow the maximum speed limit and all traffic laws.
• Check the trailer’s hitch installation after loading, during transportation and after unloading.
• Do not allow the load to extend farther than three feet past the end of the trailer bed.
• Do not allow anyone to ride on the trailer.

Millroad Trailers

You may purchase or rent deckover trailers in Armstrong B.C. or custom aluminum trailers for any number of reasons. One of the most common reasons is to transport equipment to and from a construction site. Millroad trailers come in several sizes and production models, but you can also work with Millroad Manufacturing to design a custom model if you need it. This means you can build a trailer that meets your exact specifications.

Where To Find Information About Deckover Trailers

Otter Lake Trailers is a dealership that sells Millroad equipment trailers. To learn more about Millroad deckover trailers and how to purchase them, you can visit our website or contact us. A representative can answer your questions and provide you with information about available trailer types, their features and how they can be beneficial for your construction project.