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# What does Trailer mean in logistics?

Short answer

An unpowered load-carrying vehicle pulled by a separate tractor (prime mover). Flatbed and skeletal trailers carry containers, steel, machinery and long loads.

In Indian trade "trailer" usually means a 40 ft flatbed or container trailer pulled by a tractor head. Trailers carry the heaviest regular loads and port containers. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026. [How we count](https://safeandsecure.in/facts/)

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## The numbers behind this answer

**Also called**: tractor-trailer, flatbed trailer, articulated truck

**Category**: Road

**Related terms**: Low-bed trailer, Semi-low-bed trailer, Port haulage (drayage), Hydraulic axle trailer

## Sources

1. [SSL logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#trailer)

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026.

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## On this site

- [Logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#trailer)
- [Trailer: related page](https://safeandsecure.in/tools/which-truck/)

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