Dump Trailers For Sale in CO, WY, & NV

A Buyer's Guide to Semi-Trailers

If you’re in the market for a new semi-trailer, we advise taking a look at our helpful buyer’s tips below! When you’re ready to start browsing, feel free to visit us at any of our numerous locations across the states of Colorado, Nevada, and Wyoming.

Cargo

The first thing you’ll need to consider when shopping for your new semi-trailer is the type of cargo you’ll be carrying. On average, there are six different types of semi-trailers on the market: reefers, flatbeds, dry vans, lowboys, tanks, and dump trailers. While there may be some overlap between models, each trailer typically holds a different type of freight. For example, reefers are designed to hold sensitive materials that need to be kept cold, while dump trailers hold loose substances, such as dirt or sand. 

Truck

If you’re shopping for a semi-trailer, it’s likely that you already own a semi-truck. If this is the case, we want to remind you to be extremely careful as you shop. It’s terrible to put so much work and research into a model, only to discover at the time of purchase that it’s incompatible with your tow vehicle. Before you sign any paperwork, be sure to ask your salesperson about your trailer's compatibility, or even consider available coupling modifications. 

As you hunt for your perfect semi-trailer, we want to encourage you to visit us here at McCandless Truck Center for all of your trailer and truck needs! We offer an impressive inventory of both new and used semi-trailers and even have helpful on-site repair departments staffed with experienced technicians and mechanics.