Extensive Testing: In dynamic center-crash tests, the Utility SIG prevented underride injury to an instrumented dummy in a 35-mph perpendicular crash into a fully loaded refrigerated trailer. The crash used the IIHS’s standard test automobile, a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. Click to see video.
For over two years, Utility has continuously offered a Side Impact Guard (SIG) safety option for the 3000R® refrigerated trailers and the 4000D-X Composite® series dry vans.
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Meets D.O.T. and Transport Canada safety requirements. The 7″ deep horizontal bumper provides superior strength and protection.
Increase visibility and improve safety by putting lights exactly where you want them.
An optimized suspension structure minimizes fatigue cracking of the main beams and suspension components for extended frame life.
Allows for additional load securement on a Tautliner from “kite” style cargo nets that can easily be repositioned the full length of the trailer.
A Utility Trailer exclusive, this patented floor-to-ceiling load restraining system is used with specially designed spring loaded vertical shoring bars to hold loads firmly in place.
Available from most manufacturers in a variety of styles, side steps and rear steps improve operator safety and provide ease of accessibility.
Stainless steel, aluminum and chrome grab handles are available in a variety of styles for improved driver safety.
The advanced plug and wiring system delivers greater fuel savings during operation and improves safety with multiple grounding features.