Belt Trailers
How the conveyor belt unloads, what belt trailers haul, and where to find belt loads on the largest bulk freight marketplace.
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What Is a Belt Trailer?
A belt trailer, also called a live-bottom or conveyor trailer, unloads through a conveyor belt built into the floor that carries product out the rear at a controlled rate. Like a walking floor, it empties without tipping, but the belt discharges faster and meters the flow precisely, which is valuable for paving and metered placement.
What Belt Trailers Haul
- Aggregates, sand, and gravel
- Asphalt and asphalt millings
- Fertilizer and lime
- Mulch and compost
- Agricultural products
- Other free-flowing dry bulk
Why Carriers Run Belt Trailers
A belt trailer discharges quickly and at a controlled rate without raising the trailer, so it is safe under low clearance and stable on uneven ground. The metered belt is ideal for feeding pavers and for placing material exactly where it is needed, which makes belt trailers popular in road construction and aggregate hauling.
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Belt Trailer FAQ
What is a belt trailer used for?
A belt trailer hauls aggregates, sand, asphalt, fertilizer, and other dry bulk, and unloads through a built-in conveyor belt. It is widely used in road construction and aggregate work because it discharges quickly without tipping.
What is the difference between a belt trailer and a walking floor?
Both unload without raising the trailer. A belt trailer uses a conveyor belt that discharges fast and meters the flow, while a walking floor uses moving slats and is better for bulky, non-free-flowing loads like wood chips and scrap.
What do belt trailers haul?
Common loads include aggregates, sand and gravel, asphalt and millings, fertilizer, lime, mulch, and agricultural products. Free-flowing dry bulk that benefits from controlled, no-tip discharge is the sweet spot.
Where can I find belt trailer loads?
BulkLoads is the largest bulk freight marketplace in North America. Search live belt trailer loads by lane and equipment, connect with shippers and brokers, and book the freight that fits your operation.