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Steerable Axles

How to Choose the Right Trailer Dealer (Not Just the Right Trailer)

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How to Choose the Right Trailer Dealer (Not Just the Right Trailer)

Most first-time buyers walk into the trailer-buying process asking the wrong first question. They ask "what's the best trailer?" when the better...

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What Steerable Axles Cost, and How to Evaluate the Investment

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What Steerable Axles Cost, and How to Evaluate the Investment

A steerable axle runs roughly $25,000 per axle. It's a significant upfront cost, and the one most buyers fixate on first. But sticker price on its...

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The Spec Buyers Miss: Why Axle Count Is Not Just About Capacity

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The Spec Buyers Miss: Why Axle Count Is Not Just About Capacity

Axle count and configuration change what a trailer can access, not just what it can carry, and that distinction is where most buyers either get it...

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When Does a Standard Extendable Trailer Stop Being Enough?

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When Does a Standard Extendable Trailer Stop Being Enough?

For most loads, a standard extendable trailer does exactly what it needs to do. It stretches, it hauls long freight, and it gets the job done without...

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[New Guide] Your Trailer Can Carry It. But Can It Get There?

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[New Guide] Your Trailer Can Carry It. But Can It Get There?

A trailer can have the right rating, the right deck space, and the right basic configuration for the load...and still be the wrong trailer for the...

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