The 11 Most Common Trailer Types Used in The Trucking Industry in 2024

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.Having been in business since 1955, here at Anderson Trucking Service (ATS), we’ve seen trailers evolve and helped customers select the best type for them. In fact, we’ve worked directly with the leading trailer manufacturers to create several of the trailers you see going down the road today.In this article, we’ll break down the most common trailers found in America’s trucking landscape in 2024 and how each is used. This will leave you with a better understanding of which trailer type best fits your needs.The most common trailer types used to move freight in the trucking industry are:Dry Van TrailersStandard Flatbed TrailersRefrigerated Trailers (Reefers)Drop-Deck/Step-Deck TrailersDouble Drop/Lowboy TrailersHotshot TrailersConestoga TrailersCurtainside TrailersExtendable Drop-Deck TrailersStandard RGN TrailersExtendable RGN TrailersDry Van Traile...