If you’re looking for an alternative to flatbed trailers, you won’t find one stronger or more versatile than Wabash National’s DuraPlate XD-35.
The company introduced its ground-breaking dry freight van on Nov. 21, 2011. While traditional dry freight vans are limited to cargo that weighs between 18,000 and 20,000 pounds, the DuraPlate XD-35 can handle loads as heavy as 35,000 pounds, according to Robert Lane, director of new business development for Wabash National transportation products. Lane cites steel coil as just one example of the heavy cargo you can haul in the DuraPlate XD-35.
The first of its kind in the industry, the DuraPlate XD-35 will change the way you do business. This innovative semi-trailer will eliminate delays, increase your efficiency, lower your freight claims and increase your bottom line.
Wabash International’s multi-purpose dry freight van provides the best value for your budget — the DuraPlate XD-35 provides round-trip earning potential: transport inbound raw goods, then load up your dry freight van with outbound finished products to significantly reduce your number of deadhead miles.
If you’re tired of waiting for available cranes and suffering through the whims of Mother Nature, the DuraPlate XD-35 offers the perfect solution. Load and unload your heavy cargo right at the dock doors to reduce your delivery time and improve your safety record.
With the DuraPlate XD-35’s enclosed van, you can feel secure knowing your cargo is protected from thieves and potential damage. You also can shave off minutes from your trips because you won’t need to waste time covering and uncovering your freight loads with tarp.
While Wabash National just rolled out the DuraPlate XD-35 for carriers and shippers, this proven concept has been in use for more than a year. The company originally designed the dry freight van to meet Nussbaum Transportation’s needs. Nussbaum, a national truckload carrier and logistics provider with headquarters in Normal, Ill., counts 30 DuraPlate XD-35 vans as part of its fleet.
“Using this trailer as a round-trip dedicated solution provides more predictable shipping costs,” Nussbaum CEO Brent Nussbaum said.
Wabash National Corp. has become one of North America’s leading semi-trailer manufacturers since its inception in 1985. Wabash National remains dedicated to meeting its customers’ changing needs, according to company president and CEO Dick Giromini.
“Leading carriers and shippers face challenges today that will not be met by yesterday’s equipment,” Giromani said. “They demand
proven performance to offset increasing fuel costs, and improve driver and operational efficiency to ultimately enhance profitability. Launching new innovations like DuraPlate XD-35 demonstrates our continued commitment to respond to evolving customer needs and to move the industry forward.”
In addition to dry freight vans, Wabash National focuses on providing its customers with flatbed trailers, refrigerated vans, dump trailers, drop deck trailers, truck bodies and intermodal equipment. You’ll find the company’s products under such brand names as Benson, ArcticLite, FreightPro and Eagle, as well as DuraPlate.
Visit www.duraplatexd-35.com and www.wabashnational.com for more details on DuraPlate XD-35 and Wabash National Corp.
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