You might find that you or your customers need additional transportation or storage of goods. This could be a long-term need or a short-term need. The question now is, what is the best way to fulfill those needs? You may have thought about renting a container. We have a better solution for you.
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Why are dry van trailers better for storage and road trailers better for shipping?
Flexibility
Containers require a specialized truck to move them from location to location. This can slow down the delivery time to the site, based on the availability of this specialized truck. It also lessens the flexibility to move product from place to place, making movement more difficult. With a road or storage trailer, you will have the ability to move the trailers around yourself if you have a tractor onsite or can have someone move it quickly.
Easy Product Deliveries
Dry Van Trailers are dock height, where containers are not. This makes unloading and loading products much easier. Trailers can be backed in right up to the dock, cutting down on load or unload time.
Space
Most containers are either 20’ or 40’ in length. Road trailers and storage trailers come in various sizes, most commonly 48’ and 53’, which gives more room for shipping or storage. This is a plus, especially if you find that you have more product than originally anticipated. You will have the additional storage space. You can choose from swing doors or roll-up doors and even choose a trailer with side doors.
Price
Why not get the most bang for your buck? Container rentals can run on an average of approximately anywhere from $100 to $150 for a 20’ container and $250 for a 40’ long container. At DP Trailer Rental, you can rent a quality 53’ road/cartage or dry van storage trailer for comparable rates, with much more room for merchandise/product.
DP Trailer Rental offers various quality road and storage trailers with several different options to choose from to suit any need. We have an easy application process and can get you approved and out the door the same or the next day. Contact us today!
