This story appears in the May 23 print edition of Transport Topics. Trailer flooring should be a zero-maintenance component of a trucking operation, but that’s the case only if the floor is spec’d ...

Reduce cost per mile and increase payload by choosing lightweight materials that don’t compromise durability. And don’t forget features that will help at resale. Factors like maintenance expenses, ...

Most vans get swing doors, which are comparatively simple and, when locked shut, help stiffen the trailer’s body structure. And rugged yet economical laminated hardwood floors go in 95% of dry-freight ...

If you can’t guarantee you’ll haul only light loads with minimal forklift exposure, better spec for the worst. Save a few bucks by downrating the flooring spec, and you’ll pay for it later. Dry van ...