Switching to a lighter-weight Ace Roll-off Trailer can definitely be a step forward in saving the environment.
Improved Efficiency:
Lighter trailers can often carry more cargo for the same amount of energy, making logistics and supply chains more efficient and reducing the total number of trips needed.
An Ace Roll-off Trailer is an average of 5,300 lbs. lighter weight than equivalent frame-style roll-off trailers. This is based on 80,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) between the truck/tractor, trailer, container, and the contents of the container. An Ace Roll-off Trailer can legally haul 17.65 Tons (35,300 lbs.) with an increase of 2.65 Tons over our frame-style roll-off trailer competition.
When it comes to companies moving material by the 1,000’s of tons; every extra ton counts towards the bottom line.
Lower Fuel Costs:
When Transporting 500 Tons
28.3 Trips – Ace 40′ Roll-off Trailer (ART-60-402):
33 Trips – Frame Style Equivalent Roll-off Trailer:
When using an Ace Roll-off Trailer, you will cut down your transportation by 4.7 trips to transport the same material. The additional 4.7 trips can now be used to increase productivity, decrease backlog, or get ahead with future moves and compound the savings.
Innovative Materials:
The push for lighter trailers often encourages the use of advanced materials and manufacturing techniques, which can have additional positive environmental impacts.
Ace is constantly improving our equipment through engineering and testing to lighten the weight on our Ace Roll-off Trailers. This year, Ace has lightened the trailer’s weight by 340 lbs. by using different methods of fabrication.
Integrity of Trailer:
In using state-of-the-art engineering programs, we can ensure longevity while lightening the trailer’s overall weight. Other brands are removing hydraulic cylinders and integral steel components to compete with lower weights on an Ace Roll-off trailer. Ace’s design has and always will have the right amount of steel in the correct places for long-lasting service.
