Recently, Titan also began including a handheld remote control as standard equipment with its trailers. With it, the operator can control the unloading system, V-Plow, tailgate and tarp from anywhere in or outside of the truck. “This remote is really great for servicing, too,” says Brezinski. “It’s more convenient than going to the cab all the time, while you’re working under the trailer, and it’s safer than having someone else operating the controls for you. The mechanics also like how Titan uses hydraulic cylinders for all its movements. The hydraulics last longer and they’re better to work with than pneumatic systems.”

A case for V-Floor versatility

Seeing how the Titan V-Floor trailer performs as an aggregates hauler, Brezinski says he has been looking into other ways to increase earnings with the system. Primarily intended to haul gravel, Bre-Haul’s trailer is well suited to a wide range of backhaul opportunities. Immediate prospects include excavated earth or fill as well as contaminated material from remediation sites. “Anything is possible with this V-Floor,” Brezinski claims. “The flat floor deck works for bricks and palletized goods. The live floor has a heat-resistant bearing so it can handle asphalt. And, where belts tend to freeze up in the winter, the V-Floor gives us lots of options to bid on different contracts after the construction season ends.”

Brezinski’s final verdict? With the demo trailer returned to Titan for additional tests and refinement, he looks forward to having it back in the Bre-Haul fleet. The aluminum V-Floor trailer meets the same customer preferences as a conveyor trailer, while adding 2,000 lbs. more load capacity, fuel savings throughout the duty cycle, reduced downtime for servicing, and increased earnings potential with backhauls and off-season contracts. Simply, in his words, “it works slick!”

About Titan Trailers

Titan Trailers is a world-class innovation leader in the hauling industry long recognized for job-specific functionality and attention to manufacturing detail. Titan Trailers offer business-minded haulers a complete line of trailers utilizing advanced design and manufacturing technologies based on the patented THINWALL extruded aluminum panel. Titan focuses its extensive R&D activities on making its trailers the best business choice for operators in the custom trailer market.