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What Is A Walking Floor Trailer??

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by freight-time, Feb 1, 2016.

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  1. Feb 1, 2016 #1
    freight-time

    freight-time Light Load Member

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    I just saw a driver that had a 48 ft walking trailer,and he had a load of groceries on.Will it be a good idea to add one of them to my arsenal? I was thinking in between ag,and possible general freight,it may be a good go.
     
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  3. Feb 1, 2016 #2
    Ubu

    Ubu Road Train Member

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    If you don’t know what one is it’s a safe bet you don’t need one.

    Search You Tube for videos of them, there are quite a few on there.
     
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  4. Feb 1, 2016 #3
    Blackshack46

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    Groceries on a walking floor? Are you sure?
     
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  5. Feb 1, 2016 #4
    freight-time

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    Ok ???? Thank you,I guess ???????
     
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  7. Feb 1, 2016 #5
    freight-time

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    Yeah, I saw it for myself. It was all on pallets. He told me that his broker keeps him rolling. We're at Super Value DC now.
     
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  8. Feb 1, 2016 #6
    Allow Me.

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    Yeah, a "walking floor" trailer only "walks" when you engage it, right ? So you can use it like a regular floor if you want. But so you know, you can "engage" it and "walk" pallets to the rear if you want. Just need to guide them, make sure they go rearward correctly. Walking floor usually used for bulk wood chips or sawdust loads.
     
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  9. Feb 1, 2016 #7
    freight-time

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    Thank you very much for the response.I now have an understanding of what it is now with your explanation. ThanKs for making this an awesome platform !
     
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  10. Feb 1, 2016 #8
    supersnackbar

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    Here is one doing palletized freight
     
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  11. Feb 1, 2016 #9
    Cat sdp

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    And most are open top..... So even with a water tight roll over tarp system you always have to worry about getting things wet.....

    Back in the day I pulled one hauling processed bark one way and roofing shingles back. I could barely make money then. And know it wouldn't work today.

    This is what they really do.

     
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  12. Feb 1, 2016 #10
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    Also they are not cheap. I had a buddy that ran one for about 9 months, and sold it because of very little return
     
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