When we drive past a large commercial vehicle out on the road, its contents are often a mystery. Most trucks feature opaque, waterproof coverings that conceal the items within, where the exterior branding of the vehicle draws focus away from the potentially valuable goods stowed away on the inside
Beneath the outer coverings of a commercial trailer, the goods inside could be organised in a myriad of different ways. Large cargo containers may be used to store items that are soon to be shipped, whilst courier services will be full of individually packaged items. Some trucks may even be built with particular storage requirements in mind, where shelving, racks and compartments can all make the transportation process easier.
Double decker trailers are just one option for large trucks, where these are designed with a bisected cargo space made up of two distinct compartments. Read on to find out more about how double decker trailers are typically used for commercial journeys.
Retail
The retail industry depends on transportation vehicles to regularly take goods from factories to customer-facing stores, where these items must be packaged tightly but with care. A double decker trailer allows for lots of items to be flat packed into a single vehicle whilst allowing for efficient unloading.
Automotives
Double decker trailers can also be built with an open shell, meaning cargo is exposed to the elements. This is typically used for automotive transport so that large vehicles can be stacked onto one trailer. The double decker layout allows for the maximum number of vehicles to be secured onto one truck.
Events
Events is another industry that depends on large transportation vehicles for its success. Lots of time goes into the logistical side of staging concerts, exhibitions and shows, where double decker trailers are ideal for storing various equipment types that may not fit together neatly in a fully open plan truck.
Parcels
Courier services typically use double or even triple deck trailers for the transportation of parcels, packages and other personal items. This allows for the cargo to be stacked and secured without being damaged during the journey. Parcels can then be off loaded quickly into smaller delivery vehicles once the truck reaches its drop off point.
Transcare: Double Decker Trailer Repairs & Servicing
At Transcare, we appreciate how useful a double decker trailer can be, which is why we offer premium repair services to keep your trailer’s down time at an absolute minimum. We can also offer tail lift and general truck repair services according to your vehicle requirements. Get in touch with our team today to find out more about our full range of fleet maintenance services.
