SIDE-LOAD TRAILERS DELIVER JUST-IN-TIME

In an effort to cut unloading time, some suppliers are turning away from conventional trailers and railcars, and toward side-loading trailers. As the name implies, side-loaded trucks or trailers can be loaded and unloaded from the side, not just the rear. A 75% reduction in unloading time makes a big difference for suppliers striving to meet just-in-time inventory deadlines for the automakers.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/31209162
• Corporate Authors:

  Chilton Company, Incorporated

  One Chilton Way
  Philadelphia, PA  United States  19089
• Authors:
  • McElory, J
• Publication Date: 1984-2

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 79
• Serial:
  • Automotive Industries
  • Volume: 164
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Randall Publishing Company
  • ISSN: 1099-4130
  • Serial URL: http://www.ai-online.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automobiles; Commodities; Freight handling; Freight traffic; Loading and unloading; Loads; Railroad cars; Trailers
• Uncontrolled Terms: Loading; Unloading
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Highways; Society; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00387318
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 28 1984 12:00AM