Difficult loads come with the territory in this business. For freight managers, drivers, or loaders, any load may present problems that turn a simple job into a challenge. Trailers can be one of the solutions to difficult loads—or they can be part of the problem. Because all freight isn't created equal, your fleet needs the flexibility to haul whatever the job demands. As the world's largest manufacturer of curtains for over 40 years, Roland also offers custom engineered curtainside trailers that bring side-access advantages to U.S. transportation fleets. While difficult loads will always be part of the challenge of keeping the wheels of commerce moving, we're helping smooth the road with adaptable Roland curtainsiders -- "Built stronger to last longer."
Roland offers the complete curtainside trailer, custom-designed to your specs and factory pre-assembled from the wheels up. Or, a Roland service center or authorized installer can erect the upper structure on your existing flatbed with only a few days of down-time involved. If you prefer to handle the upgrade yourself, the entire structure system can be provided as a kit to be assembled and mounted on your flatbed by your own crew or any service provider you select. Any way it's done, the finished product delivers superior appearance, weather-resistant construction and low maintenance requirements. Should you ever decide to replace the unit, a Roland trailer commands high resale value.
Here are just some of the reasons why a Roland curtainsider is the right choice to handle the difficult loads you're confronting on a regular basis:
- Full access from both sides and the rear door enables loading/unloading freight even in scenarios without standard back-in loading docks where the job must be handled by forklifts operating at ground level.
- By breaking the constraints of first-on/last-off load building inside the trailer, targeted loading and unloading of specific shipments is facilitated and the back to front process eliminated.
- Odd-sized freight with non-standard dimensions is more easily accommodated with all-side access.
- Weight placement inside the trailer can be concentrated as required.
- The billboard-sized curtains provide a moving palette for creative expression and custom design of your corporate logo, colors, and message.
- Freight that may be sensitive is fully shielded from public view behind the curtains. Examples of these products include munitions, explosive materials, toxic chemicals, and military equipment.
- High-value shipments such as rare automobiles are transported more securely as they are concealed from sight and possible criminal intent or vandalism.
- Delicate cargo is safe from the elements including moisture, dust, and UV exposure, as well as potential contamination from other sources.
Long the leader in curtainside trailers across Europe—where conventional back-in dock configurations are not the rule—Roland expanded into the U.S. market in 1997 as awareness of the benefits of side access provided by curtainside trailers grew in the industry. Our company culture places focus on strict cost control, quality improvements and innovation in design and engineering of products to serve the trucking industry. Problem-solving the challenges of difficult loads is just one way we approach the growing demand for more efficient trailers and freight handling methods.
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