53' Most load requires it. I've pulled 48 footers and the owner had hard times getting loads for them, one even lied and said it was a 53, and the shipper had a hard time loading it, and the receivers had even harder time.
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Originally Posted by Jumbo
I would think that having a 53' trailer would be better. Isnt that pretty much the industry standard now?You can get 48' of cargo in a 53' trailer, But you cant get 53' of cargo in a 48' trailer. and you could get a 53' with a sliding axle so you could have it closed up or spread.
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One did, but as I stated above, both ends had a hard time. Load of Doors going to Home depot in Houston area.