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Box trucks are a common sight on city streets every day. A closer look reveals the fact that, more and more, these short-haul, medium-load carriers are curtainside bodies. The Class B box truck in lengths up to 26 feet is the workhorse of local delivery. Companies ship items ranging from small boxes to mattresses to wall-sized flat-screens, all bound for local and regional destinations. The capacity to handle a wider variety of loads than a cargo van, combined with the economy of operating a truck smaller than a tractor-trailer, makes the workaday box truck a major player in the business of moving freight. Here are some of the reasons why curtainsides are becoming more common in that market:
Unlike a van trailer
that can be unhitched
from the tractor and exchanged for a flatbed, the cargo box is permanently mounted on the chassis of a box truck. A curtain side body optimize the flexibility of this configuration because they enable the accommodation of both larger freight that needs side access to load and unload, as well as smaller loads added and removed through the rear door, all in a single vehicle.
The nature of daily local deliveries
in a box truck usually means multiple loads to different addresses carried in a single truck. Access to shipments inside the truck can be difficult when first-in/last-off is the status quo, typical for a box truck with one door and solid metal sides. In a curtain side body configuration, the driver can simply retract the side curtains to lay hands on any freight on the truck at any time.
Quick stops and speedy loading and unloading
are the reality in urban areas where pickups and deliveries to small firms must be accomplished from a curb loading zone or with the truck temporarily parked on the street. Where off-street docks and/or helping hands aren't available, the expedited option of retracting curtains for instant access to the cargo from either side, then quickly drawing the curtains again and getting underway to the next stop is a major perk for box truck drivers and their schedulers.
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Every type of business relies on trucking, delivering, and carrying goods from across the world. Whether that be retail shops, construction, food, and healthcare, all require products that will involve the use of trucks. The trucking industry is always required in one way or another. That is why it is vital to make sure that your truck fleet and curtainsider trucks are outfitted for maximum efficiency.
Research has found that many trucking companies have started to move towards a curtain sided trailer. They are the most common form of transportation in Europe, providing the same protection as a van while offering the loading flexibility of a flatbed. Making them the ideal shipping option for businesses of all sizes.
Flexible
The issue with many other varieties of truck is that it can be difficult to shuffle goods or load oddly shaped items. Therefore, leaving large amounts of space to travel home with, making your journey a highly inefficient way to burn costly fuel. However, with a 3.5 tonne curtainsiders or even a 12 tonne, there is always a way. Using a DAF or Mercedes curtainsiders you can quite easily accommodate backhaul during any stage of your delivery route.
Quick Loading And Unloading
A curtain side truck allows for easy loading and unloading. Allowing for a forklift to move the goods from any point along the length of the truck. With this benefit it makes it easier to prioritise the placement of the goods. Without having to load cargo in a particular order, which can slow the loading process. Mac's Trucks can offer a new or used curtain sided truck so this efficiency can start as soon as possible for your business.
Easy Access
A curtain sided truck is ideal for deliveries around towns. Although having your truck loaded in priority is ideal if this hasn't been done a curtain sided truck can help. When only a small delivery is required to either load or unload, a curtain sided truck allows quick and easy access to anything within the trailer. This feature makes soft side trailers especially great for quick deliveries around towns and cities.
Versatile
These types of trailers enable the shipping of a wide range of items that other traditional trailers would not manage. This includes longer items such as aircraft and aerospace components, lumber and doors.
Loading Docks Not Required
A loading dock is not required when driving a curtain sided trailer. This enables the driver to park the truck anywhere and allow a forklift to unload the items. Saving both time and space, making it easier for deliveries to businesses.
Mac's Trucks Curtainsider Trailers For Sale
Here at Mac's we offer used and new curtainsiders trucks from a variety of brands including Scania, DAF, Volvo, Mercedes. We like to ensure our lorries cater to companies of all sizes and monetary allowances. Whether you're looking for a single curtain side body truck or a full fleet we have the right curtain trucks for sale to meet your needs. Ranging from 3.5 and 7.5-tonne curtainsiders to 18 tonnes. Contact us today to benefit from these versatile, flexible trucks.
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