What is semi trailers used for?
Semi trailers in many forms are designed with one purpose, to move freight. Most road borne cargo transported today, whether palletized, liquid or in bulk, travels on or in a semi trailer of some form. The detachable nature allows filled containers to be taken to their destination and dropped off, allowing the tractor truck to transport another load without waiting for the container to be unloaded. This ability to run multiple trailers with a single tractor allows transportation companies to utilize a single tractor to effectively make two runs. How big are semi trailers? The key to effective cargo transportation is to move as much as possible at the same time. By that thought, semi trailers are typically as large as the law allows. There are common sizes found depending on the carrier’s configuration. Trailers will be 96 or 102 inches wide, with lengths that vary from 28 to 53 feet long. There are no federal limits on trailer height, with states determining the maximum, usually around
