The 11 Most Common Trailer Types Used in The Trucking Industry in 2026
- Dry Van Trailers
- Standard Flatbed Trailers
- Refrigerated Trailers (Reefers)
- Drop-Deck/Step-Deck Trailers
- Double Drop/Lowboy Trailers
- Hotshot Trailers
- Conestoga Trailers
- Curtainside Trailers
- Extendable Drop-Deck Trailers
- Standard RGN Trailers
- Extendable RGN Trailers
With so many different trailers on the roads today, it can be difficult to discern what each is used for and which is best for your freight.
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