Fleet firms are also looking to increase the life of the trailer they invest in. They want it to work for at least fifteen to eighteen years so that capital costs are not just saved but are invested in other departments within the organization. When it comes to weight, not all substances used to create flatbed trailers can easily carry the heavy burdens the fleet firms inflict upon them. Even though they are made to withstand wear and tear, fleet firms still tend to pack them up more than the capacity allows. Thus, aluminum flatbeds are becoming extremely popular in recent years as they are the strongest form of flatbeds and can withstand erosion remarkable well.
Fleet firms say that despite the utmost care, corrosion problems begin in the trailer’s seventh year and the rusted parts are usually replaced. Still, the harmful salts and substances on the roads damage the trailer a lot. By frequently changing parts and making sure that the trailer is checked regularly by a panel of experts, the trailer’s life can be increased by four to five years.
One trend that has remained quite consistent is the purchase of used heavy equipment trailers by smaller firms that cannot afford to invest in the latest models available in the market. Smaller firms usually buy the ’89 or ‘90s models for their fleets. After they purchase their trailers, they tend to get them properly serviced and change a few parts that have corroded beyond repair. After a few test drives, they put their new trailers to use.
However, it is not like small firms do not buy new trailers at all, it is just that they do not buy a whole fleet of brand new trailers. They usually buy just a couple of new ones.
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