WABASH TRAILERS

Wabash Trailers

Trailers are an essential part of the trucking and transportation industry. Wabash Trailers are some of the most well-known trailers on the market and one of the leading trailer manufacturers in North America. Wabash trailers, manufactured by Wabash National, include a variety of dry freight vans, refrigerated vans, converter dollies, platform trailers, and liquid tank trailers. Handshake generally has a variety of Wabash used trailers and new trailers for sale. 

 

Headquarters and Manufacturing: Wabash National is headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana, where it also operates its main manufacturing plant. Additional plants are located in Cadiz, Kentucky; Harrison, Arkansas; Kansas City, Kansas; Portland, Oregon; New Lisbon, Wisconsin; Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; and San Jose Iturbide, and Guanajuato, Mexico.

Parent Company: Wabash National

Year Founded: 1985

Wabash Trailer Types 

There are different types of trailers designed for different purposes and the delivery and transport of different materials and cargo. These different Wabash trailer types play vital roles in the supply chain and transportation of goods. Both new and used Wabash trailers are ready to transport whatever goods you need them to. Trailers of any type play a vital role in supply chain management 

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Van Trailers

Van trailers, also known as dry vans or box trailers, are one type of Wabash trailers for sale. These are also some of the most common types of trailers across the entire transportation industry, mainly due to how versatile they are. Almost anything can be transported in the dry van trailer including general goods, consumer freight, and retail items such as clothing, electronics, and furniture. The enclosed design of van trailers decreases the risk of theft or damage to cargo from exposure to the elements. Wabash van trailers are known to be long-lasting, making Wabash used trailers a smart purchase. 

Wabash’s newest trailers include a composite panel breakthrough called DuraPlate that reduces trailer weight, enabling larger payloads without compromising strength or durability. DuraPlate has damage and corrosion-resistant components. The trailers have some of the best-in-class lighting systems, and a TrustLock door system, making  Wabash trailers long-lasting, safer, and high in resale value.   

Refrigerated Van Trailers (Reefers)

Wabash manufactures Refrigerated Van Trailers, often called reefer trailers. These trailers are equipped with refrigeration and temperature control. Reefers are designed to transport goods and perishable items such as food and pharmaceuticals. Wabash reefer trailers are made with EcoNex Technology, a composite that is more thermally efficient and environmentally friendly than conventional refrigerated panel technology. The newest Wabash reefers are lighter in weight, yet more durable than other reefer manufacturer trailers, making them a better financial decision. 

Refrigerated Wabash trailers include temperature control, crucial for preserving the quality and safety of perishable goods, and insulation to ensure the temperature doesn’t fluctuate. Wabash reefers can be used to transport food and goods including produce, frozen foods, dairy, flowers, pharmaceuticals, and more. 

Tank Trailers 

Tank trailers, also called tankers, are designed for transporting liquids, gasses, and powders. Wabash trailer types include a variety of tankers designed to transport specific cargo for specific industries. All of these tankers are manufactured with expertise and exceptional workmanship, engineering excellence, and advancements in material science. Wabash’s stainless steel and aluminum tank trailers are designed with safety in mind to protect communities, the environment, and the health of the end consumers. 

There are specific tank-style Wabash trailers for sale including: 

3A Sanitary 

Wabash Acutherm Sanitary Tank Trailers feature a sanitary interior, resulting in no thermal deflection from hot/cold cycles. These tankers are designed for liquid products. 

Farm Grade 

Wabash has farm-grade truck-mounted tanks and tank trailers designed specifically for farm pickup operations. These tanks meet state and federal road laws for dairy transport while providing an impressive level of efficiency. 

Corrosives

Corrosive materials can be difficult to transport. Luckily, Wabash’s corrosive tank trailers are made for the toughest jobs. The one-piece barrel design reduces seams, therefore reducing any risks. These tankers are built to be fully code-compliant for all regulations. 

DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid)

Wabash has trailers specifically designed for the transport of DEF. These tankers are built with a food-grade standard design that prevents fluid contamination and is designed to meet FDA, DOT, and other regulations. They offer a variety of configurations for pumps, meters, gas engines, printers, and temperature tracking systems. There is a Wabash DEF trailer that is certain to meet your needs.  

Chemical 

Wabash chemical tankers are manufactured with the widest sheet of stainless steel, leaving less room for corrosion-related weld failures and leaks. These trailers are designed to be long-lasting, with up to 30 years on the road. 

Food Grade 

Wabash’s food-grade tankers are built with strict adherence to FDA and other food-grade standards, and have an ultra-sanitary, seamless interior. They are suited to carry a range of products, including kosher and organic food products. 

Flatbed Trailers

Wabash offers multiple types of flatbed and drop deck trailers for sale including those built out of aluminum, steel, or a combination of materials. These materials are used in Wabash’s typical flattened trailers and drop deck trailers. Drop decks have a lower deck to accommodate taller cargo. In general, flatbed trailers are open trailers with no sides or roofs. They’re often used for oversized or irregularly shaped cargo. 

Wabash trailer types include the innovative Combo Flatbed and Combo Drop Deck. These are some of the first combo flatbeds in the industry – combining the strength of steel and the lightweight design of aluminum.  All of Wabash’s platform trailers have improved fuel efficiency for their class, impressive corrosion resistance, and load flexibility.  These trailers are ideal for construction materials, machinery, and other oversized items. 

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For Sale Through Handshake Fleet

Where can you buy Wabash used trailers? Handshake Fleet has Wabash trailers for sale. Wabash trailers are known to be long-lasting, making a used trailer a smart purchase. Whether you and your business require a standard box van, reefer, tanker, or flatbed, Handshake Fleet has just what you’re looking for. If you have a Wabash trailer to sell, we can help with that too!