Improve operational efficiency with Demco gondola trailers

Scrapyard managers are concerned about the factors that affect their bottom lines, including operational efficiency.

Operational efficiency relies on different factors, and equipment is one of them. Having a trailer that fits your needs is increasingly important as it directly affects efficiency, capacity and safety, especially when transporting material over longer distances. Equipment turnover costs that arise from a lack of durability are best avoided.

With this in mind, Demco’s gondola trailers provide a lightweight and reliable alternative to the scrap industry and are equipped with unique features:

• Demco gondola trailers are designed to be lighter in weight, thanks to the strategic spacing of their wall supports. The Demco design allows the use of thinner materials without compromising the structural integrity or durability of the trailer. This allows you to carry more payload.
• These trailers are built for exceptional durability with tough Hardox wear plate, the world’s leading abrasion-resistant steel. Demco gondolas are made from 4-millimeter-thick Hardox 500 Tuf floors and 1/8-inch Hardox- or AR450-equivalent steel walls, ensuring Demco trailers can handle whatever the job demands and then some. Their reliability means they can be put into continuous use without fear of breakdown or replacement.
• Demco trailers offer more room all the way to the floor, providing an advantage over some competitors’ trailers. The design ensures that the gussets on the floor do not interfere when loading wider materials, addressing a common complaint with other trailers. This feature allows for more efficient use of space, making it easier to load and transport larger items.
• Demco trailers are available in various sizes to meet your needs, with lengths ranging from 40, 44, 48 to 53 feet and with wall heights of 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 feet. For your convenience, Demco also offers various axle configurations: tandem, split and tri-axle. Spring ride and air ride also are optional.

From local use to general utility, medium-range and even extended highway needs, Demco scrap trailers give you the ability to take on any job. Because of the irregular size of various scrap metals, a gondola trailer lets you reduce the number of trips, which can make a job more profitable because you’re using fewer resources and less time. With a Demco gondola, there’s no limit to the amount of material you can transport.

In addition to their durable construction and enhanced capacity, all Demco trailers’ exterior surfaces are caulked and phosphate washed prior to painting for superior paint adhesion, meaning your trailer will look good for years to come.

As an established player in the industry, Demco has been manufacturing trailers for more than 30 years, and company experts can help you add efficiency to your scrapyard operations. Demco team members will be at Recycled Materials Association 2025 Convention & Exhibition in San Diego, May 12-15, in Booth A18. Stop by to learn more about how the uniquely built Demco gondola design can cure equipment headaches and add to your bottom line.