What is a Side-Border (Drop-Side) Transit Trailer?
A side-border trailer (also known as a drop-side or open-side curtain trailer) is a type of semi-trailer that features low metal side panels around the loading deck. These borders help secure the cargo during transport, especially for loads that don’t require full enclosure.
Advantages of Using a Side-Border Trailer:
- Easy loading and unloading from the sides or top
- Ideal for palletized or medium-height cargo
- Improved safety for uncovered cargo
- Suitable for loads that don’t need special packaging
Common Types of Cargo for Side-Border Trailers:
- Construction materials (steel bars, cement, tiles)
- Industrial machinery and equipment
- Timber and wooden boards
- Palletized goods
- Large sacks (bulk raw materials)
Use in International Transport (Transit):
Side-border trailers are widely used for export routes to neighboring countries, including:
- Turkey
- Iraq
- Afghanistan
- Azerbaijan
- CIS countries (like Russia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, etc.)
