The 6 Most Helpful Types of Construction Trailers

The construction industry is a powerhouse contributor to the American economy. According to the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction industry employs more than 7.8 million workers and creates $1.8 trillion worth of structures annually. 

When you’re serving that industry, you have to know everything about the various types of construction trailers, when they’re used, and which ones are a good fit for your next project. 

The 6 Most Helpful Types of Construction Trailers

1. Lowboy Trailers

Heavy equipment and machinery must arrive at construction sites on time. Any delays mean that the entire project may miss a vital deadline. 

But transporting this equipment presents challenges. It’s usually tall or extremely heavy or it can’t be divided into two parts for easier delivery. Construction equipment is too large for standard trailers. 

That’s why the lowboy is one of the most helpful trailers for hauling oversized equipment. 

Its drop-in deck is useful for tall equipment, ensuring that it will meet state and federal height regulations on the highway. In addition, because the deck is low to the ground, it’s easier to roll equipment on and off. 

2. Dump Trailers

Construction sites always have demolition or debris that needs to be hauled away from the site. The variety of dump trailers means there’s always a way to streamline the process.

For example, end dump and side dump trailers are good to manage large demolition debris and can easily handle bulky materials. Side dump trailers can even utilize hydraulics so you can precisely unload materials exactly where you need them. Bottom dump trailers are also known for their precision. 

3. Flatbed Trailers

These are tried-and-true trailers that are perfect for the construction industry. Flatbed trailers are easy to load and unload, and their versatility means that it’s not only easier to secure cargo, but that it’s easier for cargo to be loaded from cranes or forklifts. 

4. Walking Floor  or Live Floor Trailers

These are often referred to as live floor trailers, live bottom trailers or self-unloading trailers. 

The great aspect of a walking floor trailer is that they can dump their loads gradually—with very little need for manually struggling to unload. These trailers utilize hydraulics through a moving-floor system that delivers the contents easily from the bed of the trailer. 

5. Refuse Trailers

Refuse trailers are ideal for hauling debris and scrap of all sizes from construction sites. Refuse trailers are some of the most important types of construction trailers. They’re extremely versatile in that their scope isn’t limited to construction—they also have extensive commercial and municipal applications

We can customize your trailer to fit your needs—there are refuse trailers with open tops, open backs, and ladders. You can select which one is best suited for your job. 

6. Drop Deck Trailers

These are sometimes also called step deck trailers and are much like flatbed trailers. However, having a lower deck level can help haul very high loads, an absolute necessity if you are transporting construction equipment such as bulldozers or small cranes. 

Ask Us About Our Rental Program

These and other types of trailers are available through our rental program. 

So if your trailer is in for repairs, you want to try a new venture, or even if you’re just waiting on yours to be custom-built, our rental program is the perfect solution so you can spend more time on the road getting the hauls you want and need!

Pinnacle Trailer Sales Has An Extensive Inventory of Construction Trailers for Sale

You not only need to have the right haul for the right job—you need to be sure your trailer is quality, and you need a vendor who stands by what they sell. 

At Pinnacle Trailer Sales, we realize the importance of keeping promises and doing what we say we will do. That’s why our employees know they’re not successful unless you are. It’s why we stand behind every transaction we make. 

Our new and used construction trailers for sale feature some of the best manufacturers in the country, and with our simple financing, we can help you get the trailer you need ASAP—so you can start getting the jobs you need. We also specialize in building customized trailers—giving you another flexible way to tackle the hauls you need. 

Not sure about which trailer is right for you? Contact us at 1-800-513-9373 for a hassle-free MVP Assessment that will give you the right trailer for the right haul, right now.