Conestoga Trailer
A flatbed trailer equipped with a retractable, rolling tarp system that can cover and uncover the load by sliding along rails on the trailer deck. Conestogas combine the side and top loading flexibility of a flatbed with the weather protection of a dry van. They are ideal for freight that needs crane or forklift loading from the side but also requires protection from rain and debris.
Detailed Explanation
A flatbed trailer equipped with a retractable, rolling tarp system that can cover and uncover the load by sliding along rails on the trailer deck. Conestogas combine the side and top loading flexibility of a flatbed with the weather protection of a dry van. They are ideal for freight that needs crane or forklift loading from the side but also requires protection from rain and debris.
Example
A lumber mill ships kiln-dried hardwood on a Conestoga trailer, allowing forklift loading from the side while keeping the wood protected from rain during a 3-day transit.
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