Trident Trailer

Brand New Trident 30 Foot Tri Axle being picked up at the factory headed straight to the customers home.

This 5K (cheater axle) gives you 6 axles vs 5 which in a lot of states allows you to haul 80,000 lbs. while not needing to be as long. Here are some reasons drivers choose a 30 ft tri over a 39 foot tandem.

Easier to maneuver:
A lot of sand haulers will need to get into residential areas and golf courses. A 30 ft is easier to maneuver in that situation than a 39 foot which is why a 30 foot tri axle is popular for this job.

Safer to Dump:
Dumping on a 1 degree lateral slope with a 30 foot trailer causes the top to move 6.38 inches to one side while a 39 foot moves 8.16 inches. On a 3 degree slope the 30 foot trailer is 19 inches and the 39 foot is 24.48 inches. Always dump on level ground but if a driver does dump on a slope the 30 foot is less likely to rollover.

Weight:
Our 30 foot Tri is 700 lbs. more than a 39 foot tandem. So while it is a good option if you will be driving long routes mainly on the highway a 39 foot might be better. In fact in some states a 39 foot spread is a lot better because you can go over 80,000 lbs.

Picking the wrong trailer for your route, material you haul and your state laws will / can lower your profits. If you are looking to buy an end dump take the time to look at your laws and route and then purchase the best one for that job!

So what's better a 20 foot shipping container or a 40 foot? Depends, a 20ft container suits dense, heavy goods, while the 40-feet container dimensions are ideal for bulkier, lighter items. Hmm...

But what if I put wheels under the 20 foot container? Does it suddenly become junk for being 50% smaller and 32% lighter? Some people might say if it aint a 40 ft Mac take it back. lol