If you’ve ever seen a large lorry with fabric sides that slide open like curtains, you’ve seen a curtainsider trailer, sometimes called a tautliner trailer.
Unlike a conventional box trailer, a curtainsider allows the sides to be opened quickly, making loading and unloading much faster. Forklifts can access the trailer from either side, while the roof and rear doors remain enclosed to protect the load from the weather.
Curtainsider trailers are widely used throughout the UK for transporting palletised goods, retail deliveries, manufacturing products and general freight. They offer the ideal balance between easy access, security and protection, making them one of the most popular trailer types in the haulage industry.
Why Choose a Curtainsider Trailer?
Curtainsider trailers have become the preferred choice for many transport and logistics businesses because they offer several advantages over traditional box trailers.
Key benefits include:
- Fast loading and unloading from both sides
- Excellent weather protection
- Suitable for a wide range of palletised goods
- Ideal for forklift loading
- Versatile for multi-drop deliveries
- Compatible with most distribution and logistics operations
- Available for both short-term hire and long-term contract hire
Whether you’re transporting building materials, retail stock or manufactured products, a curtainsider trailer provides a flexible and efficient solution.
Different Types of Curtainsider Trailer
At Centurion Truck Rental, we offer a range of curtainsider trailer options to suit different industries and transport requirements.
Standard Curtainsider
A versatile trailer suitable for everyday haulage and general freight. Ideal for pallet deliveries and nationwide distribution.
Double Deck Curtainsider
Designed with two loading decks to maximise carrying capacity, making it ideal for high-volume pallet transport and retail distribution.
Post Curtainsider
A traditional curtainsider with fixed support posts along the sides, providing additional structural strength while maintaining easy side access.
Postless Curtainsider
A popular option for businesses requiring unrestricted side loading. With no fixed side posts, forklifts can load larger or awkward items more easily and efficiently.
LST Curtainsider
LST (Longer Semi-Trailer) curtainsiders provide additional trailer length, allowing operators to carry more goods in a single journey while improving transport efficiency where permitted.
Who Uses Curtainsider Trailers?
Curtainsider trailers are used across many industries, including:
- Logistics and haulage companies
- Retail distribution
- Manufacturing
- Construction suppliers
- Warehousing and fulfilment
- Food and drink distribution
- Third-party logistics (3PL)
Their flexibility makes them one of the most commonly hired trailers within commercial transport.
Curtainsider Trailer Hire from Centurion Truck Rental
With over 30 years of experience in commercial vehicle hire, Centurion Truck Rental supplies reliable curtainsider trailer hire for businesses across the UK.
Whether you need a standard curtainsider for a short-term project or a fleet of double deck or postless trailers as part of a long-term contract hire agreement, our experienced team can help.
Our modern fleet is maintained to the highest standards and supported by flexible hire periods, nationwide coverage and dedicated customer service.
Looking for Curtainsider Trailer Hire?
Centurion Truck Rental offers flexible curtainsider trailer hire from our depots in Bridgwater, Manchester and Tankersley, supporting businesses throughout the UK.
Contact our team today to discuss your requirements or request a quotation for short-term trailer hire, long-term rental or contract hire.
