Looking at van trailer. What's too old?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by joseph1853, Mar 30, 2021.

  1. joseph1853

    joseph1853 Road Train Member

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    That's what I thought. It being a rare occurrence they'd ask that is.
     
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  3. slow.rider

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    Stoughton kicks ###.
     
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    Some shippers require newer trailers no more than 10 years old but only a few .I get rejected couple time because they said floor was to old !!! A trailer was a 2005 .floor does not have a single hole or crack . If you find a trailer in good conditions do not hesitate and buy it dry van right now are in really high demand.hard to find
     
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    Above is a trailer I’m ready to buy but again I’m wondering about the side door . Brokers or shippers may be complaining ?????
     
  7. Dino soar

    Dino soar Road Train Member

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    You need a 102 inch wide 53 ft swing Door trailer.

    I don't know, but I've never seen a trailer with those specs that has a side door.

    First time for everything.

    Shippers generally don't come out and physically inspect the trailer but to me that's just another door someone could break in.

    Could not tell you if it has any importance or not.
     
  8. oscarp

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    Yes and another door that need a seal if they see it .Someone told me that it could be a problem, because it is another door with access to the loads, it is a shame because that trailer comes with a disc brake and other extras
     
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