During the daily challenges that come with on-time delivery, a durable trailer can streamline logistics and lower your maintenance costs. In this blog, we’ll explore three Great Dane trailers—flatbeds, refrigerated trailers, and dry vans—and how each is equipped with durable features to withstand the daily wear and tear of frequent loading and unloading.
Great Dane Freedom Flatbeds: Durable and Versatile
Flatbed trailers are the backbone for many fleets because they’re perfect for hauling oversized loads, construction materials, and machinery. Flatbeds can also provide access on all sides, for easy and convenient cargo handling even away from a dock.
Here are a few features that provide exceptional durability on our Freedom flatbed line:
- Our flatbeds are designed for high payload capacities without compromising the trailer’s structure, to safely carry heavy and sizeable loads.
- Freedom’s combo and steel flatbeds are built with heavy-duty steel frames, while our aluminum flatbeds are built with a strong aluminum alloy, to provide the support necessary for handling bulky cargo with ease.
- An aluminum floor is standard on our combo and aluminum trailers to resist damage from frequent loading and unloading without taking a hit to the trailer’s tare weight.
- We offer a variety of load securement options, including winches, twist locks, rope ties, D-rings, J-hooks, and pull-up chain ties, that allow you to customize a load securement configuration that’s perfect for your needs. Many options can be stowed away or are mounted flush with the deck – so they’re out of the way during loading or unloading.
Brad Windy, our Freedom Product Director, said, “Our customers rely on our flatbeds to provide the performance they need to support their payloads, keep their loads secure, and withstand daily wear and tear. The durability and low maintenance of our Freedom flatbeds help our customers work more productively while reducing their maintenance costs.”
Explore our Freedom flatbed line here.
Everest Refrigerated Trailers: Superior Strength and Thermal Performance
For fleets that transport temperature-sensitive goods, refrigerated trailers (or “reefers”), ensure that products stay at the right temperature, even during frequent loading or unloading. A reefer that’s equipped for durability helps with temperature control and overall efficiency.
Brian Reynolds, President of B. Reynolds Trucking, has seen the value of working with Great Dane firsthand. “Great Dane trailers are a superior quality to other trailer manufacturers. They stand up to the wear and tear of daily use and provide the reliability we need to serve our customers,” Reynolds said. “Our Great Dane refrigerated trailers are built stronger, offer better features, and our reefers are equipped with more insulation which keeps our trailers climate controlled. In addition, the rear doors are very durable and stronger than the competition.”
Read more about our 35-year partnership with B. Reynolds Trucking.
Key features that provide exceptional durability for our Everest refrigerated trailers include:
- Reinforced rear door: Our innovative rear door equipped with our triple seal provides strength for every delivery while ensuring your products stay at the right temperature over the long haul.
- Extra crossmembers at the rear and dock plates over the rear gutter increase strength and durability, especially during loading and unloading.
- Strata Sidewall System: Our impact-resistant interiors combine protective linings (PunctureGuard or ThermoGuard), superior environmentally friendly insulation (ClimaCore), and corrosion-resistant materials to ensure exceptional performance.
Want to take a closer look at our Strata system? Discover more here.
- Wood-free, worry-free floors: We’ve eliminated wood—and worry—from our reefers with a floor made with composite sills and screw locations that help prevent moisture wicking through to the floor surface.
- RIG30 rear impact guard: Our award-winning rear impact guard exceeds North American safety standards and offers exceptional protection against under-ride collisions
“We’ve developed single- and multi-temp reefers that not only keep products at the right temperature, but they’re also strong enough to handle the punishment that comes with frequent loading and unloading. Quality matters, especially for our customers who are buying trailers for the long term,” said Tim Schmeits, Director of Engineering for Great Dane’s Everest line.
Explore our Everest line here.
Champion Dry Vans: Reliable Trailers You Can Count On
When you’re hauling everything from consumer products to industrial materials, dry vans are the perfect workhorse for both long-haul and local routes. When frequent loading and unloading is part of the equation, the combination of durability and efficiency can help you work more productively.
Here’s what one of our customers said about the dependability of their Great Dane trailers.
Key features that ensure strength and durability on our dry van trailers include:
- Hot-dipped galvanization is standard on Champion rear impact guards, support gear mounting plate, bracing, k-brace, x-drive shaft, and anti-nosedive legs, providing exceptional durability.
- Our Champion composite model can be customized with several options including, a High Base Rail for greater sidewall protection, flexible cargo securement, floor strength load rating options, and roll-up doors, for more efficient loading and unloading.
- Customizable step/walk ramp options provide increased safety and efficiency for loading and unloading and can be tailored to your needs.
- Top and bottom rub rails offer added protection on areas that are vulnerable to scratches, dents, and other types of damage.
“We designed our dry vans with input from our customers, to help them work more efficiently while offering a durable trailer that they can rely on,” said Mark Schultz, Director of Dry Van Product Engineering for Great Dane.
Why Does Durability Matter?
Durable trailers help your operations run more productively. Here’s why durability matters:
- Lower Maintenance Costs: Durable trailers need fewer repairs and replacements, saving you money in the long run.
- Improved Safety: Reliable trailers help prevent operational failures, keeping both your drivers and your cargo safe.
- Increased Productivity: When trailers are in good condition, they’re less likely to experience downtime, ensuring that your fleet stays productive.
How to Choose the Right Trailer for Your Fleet
Trailers built with high-quality materials and durable features can withstand the demands of frequent loading and unloading. After all, your trailers do more than just carry cargo—they’re moving your business forward.
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