Cargo Capacity Calculations: Working the Math
You’ve found a trailer. The salesperson says it’ll haul “plenty.” But plenty isn’t a number, and an enforcement officer, scale ticket, tire,…
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Trailer Tare Weight vs. Empty Weight — What’s the Difference?
You’re shopping for a trailer and one listing says “tare weight: 3,840 lbs.” Someone else calls the trailer’s curb weight 3,900 lbs,…
Best Tie-Down Points on Equipment Trailers — D-Rings & More
You’re 40 miles from the job site when a strap goes slack. That moment of dread, glancing in the mirror and watching…
Driving With a Loaded Dump Trailer—What Every Driver Must Know
You back the truck up, dump your load of crushed limestone, lower and secure the bed, and pull away. Simple enough, right?…
Detecting Cracked Welds Early — Save Your Trailer
A cracked weld rarely progresses from sound to complete failure without warning. In many cases, the first clues are hairline indications, rust…