Tautliners

Featuring one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios in the industry, the rugged Tautliner® is the only trailer in its category designed, engineered, and manufactured by one company from the ground up.
SUPERIOR CARGO PROTECTION — JUST LIKE A VAN
Close the curtains, and close the door on weather penetration. Virtually weather proof, the Utility Tautliner® provides all the protection of a dry van.
QUICK DELIVERABILITY — IMMEDIATE ACCESSIBILITY
Tautliner®’s three-way simultaneous access saves time and money. Its faster loading and unloading capabilities ensures quicker deliveries, without first-on, last-off load-planning problems
VERSATILITY FOR ADDED PROFITABILITY
Tautliner®’s load versatility permits virtually any kind of back hauls, regardless of size or dimensions, and always with complete weather protection. Curtains permit full utilization of the complete width and length of the trailer for optimum load clearance, more backhaul capability, and added profitability.
HIGH STRENGTH-TO-WEIGHT RATIO PLATFORM
The Tautliner® platform features one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios in the curtainside industry. With high-strength front corners, steel rear bumpers, and durable crossmember attachments, no other curtainsider provides the durability, strength, and quality of the Utility Tautliner®.
SUPERSTRUCTURE PROVIDES GREATER STRENGTH WITH LESS WEIGHT
The Tautliner®’s light weight yet heavy-duty superstructure is fabricated to the same high standards as all Utility vans. Built with aluminum top rails and bonded roof bows for superior strength with less weight. Front wall and rear doors built for maximum protection and durability as well as greater payload capacity.
QUALITY CURTAINS, 50% STRONGER THAN OTHERS
Made of PVC-coated polyester fabrics and featuring a 3x2 weave, Utility-designed and-manufactured curtains are almost twice as strong as the standard competitors’ 2x2 curtain weave. Added strength and Utility quality ensures longer curtain life.
CURTAINS BUILT FOR DURABILITY AND LOAD PROTECTION
Full load bearing and built with a superior 3x2 weave, Utility Tautliner® curtains are the strongest in the industry. Designed to provide superior load protection and long-lasting durability. High Utility quality means low maintenance and greater performance for greater profits.
UTILITY TAUTLINER ADDS POUNDS OF PAYLOAD
The Utility Tautliner® has been redesigned and re-engineered for a new era of greater efficiency, durability, and profitability. As much as 800 lbs. lighter than all-steel models, it increases payload while simultaneously increasing durability and lowering maintenance.
EXTRUDED ALUMINUM SIDE RAILS
The Tautliner® features Utility’s uniquely designed extruded side rails with integrated sliding cinch track for unlimited points of load securement.
FLOORS DESIGNED FOR LESS WEIGHT, GREATER STRENGTH
The Tautliner® features an all aluminum flooring system for lighter weight and greater strength A network of strategically located moisture-inhibiting gaskets, and “stay tight” floor fasteners keep the floor secure and tight.
HIGH-STRENGTH EXTRUDED ALUMINUM OUTRIGGERS
For added life and lower maintenance, the Tautliner® outriggers are engineered to distribute side rail loads to the main beams.
IN-HOUSE OUTDOOR ADVERTISING
Massive display area and color capabilities offer a magnificent opportunity for a moving billboard. Utility’s in-house graphic designers will create displays that get real attention.
KITE TRACK
This allows for the additional load securement from “kite” style cargo nets that can be easily repositioned the full length of the trailer.
LIFTOUT POST WITH KITE TRACK ASSEMBLY
Secures liftout post to the roof assembly while providing full access to the load area. These posts can be moved from one end of the trailer to the other, but are never detached from the Tautliner® trailer.
DIGITAL GRAPHICS
High-quality 300 DPI images are used to produce the highest quality graphics for your curtains. Let Utility help design or customize your trailer graphics. We can turn almost any “hi-res” image into your rolling billboard.
STRAP POCKET CURTAIN DESIGN
Utility engineered the most durable curtain design in the industry. Features “Radio Frequency” welded vertical pockets with internal straps on 24" center line.
WEBLINER-STYLE CURTAIN DESIGN
This curtain design option is seamed horizontally, providing a smooth billboard-type background to enhance digital graphics.
CURTAIN WEARBANDS
Utility’s optional heavy-duty curtain wearband is “Radio Frequency” welded in position. Full length, not hot-air welded like some manufacturers, adding both strength and durability to your trailer.
EASY-PULL CURTAIN STRAP
Horizontally bolted to curtain assembly to assist in opening curtain. No more pulling on curtain vertical “strap and buckle” assembly.
  • Superior Cargo Protection — Just Like A Van
  • Quick Deliverability — Immediate Accessibility
  • Versatility for Added Profitability
  • High Strength-to-Weight Ratio Platform
  • Superstructure Provides Greater Strength With Less Weight
  • Quality Curtains, 50% Stronger Than Others
  • Curtains Built For Durability and Load Protection
  • Utility Tautliner Adds Pounds of Payload
  • Extruded Aluminum Side Rails
  • Floors Designed for Less Weight, Greater Strength
  • High-Strength Extruded Aluminum Outriggers
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  • In-House Outdoor Advertising
  • Kite Track
  • Liftout Post with Kite Track Assembly
  • Digital Graphics
  • Strap Pocket Curtain Design
  • Webliner-Style Curtain Design
  • Curtain Wearbands
  • Easy-Pull Curtain Strap
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