Conestoga: A Conestoga is a flatbed trailer fitted with a rolling tarp system that covers the load without hand tarping.
Why it matters to owner operators
It combines flatbed loading with protection from weather and saves tarping time. The system adds weight, so check your payload limits.
Example
A driver slides the tarp system closed over a pallet load in minutes instead of tarping by hand.
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