Carriers use a variety of trailers to transport goods, each designed for specific cargo types and needs. Here are some of the most common types:

Dry Van Trailers: These are the most common type, enclosed trailers used for general freight like packaged goods, furniture, and electronics.
Refrigerated Trailers (Reefers): Equipped with temperature control systems, these trailers transport perishable goods like food and pharmaceuticals.
Flatbed Trailers: Open trailers with a flat deck, ideal for oversized or heavy cargo that can't be enclosed, such as construction materials, machinery, and steel.
Lowboy Trailers: Have a lowered deck for transporting extremely tall or heavy equipment, often used for construction and industrial machinery.
Tanker Trailers: Designed to transport liquids or gases, such as fuel, chemicals, and food products.
Conestoga Trailers: Enclosed trailers with a curtain side for easy loading and unloading, often used for bulky or awkward cargo.
Double Drop Trailers: Have two lowered decks for transporting very tall or heavy cargo, often used for construction and industrial equipment.
Step Deck Trailers: Have a raised deck at the front and a lowered deck at the rear, allowing for easier loading of oversized cargo.
Specialized Trailers: Designed for specific types of cargo, such as car haulers, livestock trailers, and moving vans.