Types of Trailers | Flatbed, Step Deck, Lowboy, RGN, and More

Types of Trailers | Flatbed, Step Deck, Lowboy, RGN, and More

The trucking industry is a significant part of the U.S. economy – racking up nearly $800 billion in revenue in 2019. A stunning 70% of goods are transported by truck each year. That’s a lot of trailers hauling everything from equipment to cars to that wrench set you bought online. In this video, we discuss the different types of trailers and how they are used.

0:00 Intro
Popular Trailers
0:48 Flatbed
1:31 Step Deck
1:50 Lowboy
2:17 Removable Gooseneck Trailer (RGN)
2:38 Dry Van
3:23 Refrigerated Trailers
3:52 Specialty Trailers
4:12 Hazardous Materials
4:34 Display
4:45 Food Services
4:57 Fold Out Room
5:13 Medical
Other Trailer Types
5:30 Side-kit Trailer
5:43 Stretch Single Drop Deck
5:55 Conestoga Trailer
6:07 Conclusion

There are many types of trailers to choose from to meet the requirements of any business. Some are just variations on the flatbed trailer – like the lowboy and step deck. Others are used to move goods that require special handling – like refrigerator trailers. Specialty trailers support many types of businesses from food service to mobile hospitals. Trailers keep goods moving and the economy humming.