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About Open Car Carrier Semitrailers

Also known as “frame body carriers,” open car carrier semitrailers comprise the majority of car carrier semitrailers used today to transport cars, SUVs, and pickups from automobile factories to dealerships, to and from auctions, and for other purposes. Unlike their enclosed counterparts, open car haulers leave the vehicles they’re transporting exposed to dust, rocks, road debris, and inclement weather. That said, open car carrier haulers usually cost less, weigh less, and can hold more vehicles. Some models can transport as many as 12 cars at a time, but open car haulers that transport six to nine vehicles are more typical.

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Common Characteristics

Open car carrier semitrailers can measure around 45 to 80 feet (13.7 to 24.3 meters) long, but many are 53 ft (16.2 m) in length. Most have hydraulic ramps and risers for easy loading and to create an upper level with adjustable loading positions for hauling different types of vehicles. The majority use a fifth-wheel hitch, although there are gooseneck models available.

Helpful Features

Frame body car haulers may include a variety of features to assist with vehicle handling and to better secure vehicles during transport. A few examples include wireless remote control for a trailer’s hydraulic ramps and risers, lightweight aluminum front ramps, extendable front and rear flippers, ladders, quick-release ratchet systems, and a winch for loading inoperable vehicles. Work lights for loading at night, backup lights and alarms, built-in storage space for materials and tools, and an integrated tire inflation system are also present on some trailers or available as options at purchase.

Find Open Car Carrier Semitrailers

You’ll find a varied selection of open car carrier semitrailers for sale on TruckPaper.com from leading manufacturers like Cottrell, Kaufman Trailers, Sun Country Trailers, Sun Valley Trailers, Wally-Mo Trailers, and others. You’ll also find a number of enclosed car carrier semitrailers for sale on the site.