Truck Trailers 2000

Summary Issued August 2001

M336L(00)-13

Current 

Industrial

Reports

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manumenu.html. Individual reports can be The value of factory shipments of complete 

accessed by choosing "Current Industrial Reports truck trailers was $4,956 million in 2000, 

(CIR's)," clicking on "Report Number Index;" from a decrease of 16 percent from shipments of 

the "Industrial Products by Numeric Index," $5,931.9 million in 1999. Quantity of complete 

choose the survey of interest. Follow the menu truck trailer shipments for 2000 was 250,752 

to view the PDF file or to download the work- units, a decrease of 15 percent from shipments 

sheet file (WK format) to your personal computer. of 296,338 in 1999. 

These data are also available through the U.S. Complete trailer vans shipped in 2000 increased 

Department of Commerce and STAT-USA 16 percent in quantitity and 18 percent in value 

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Table 1. Quantity of Shipments of Truck Trailers: 1990 to 2000

[Number of units]

Product

code Product description 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990

336212 Complete trailers ......................... 250,752 296,338 273,816 231,555 202,912 279,144 234,287 185,741 165,268 122,361 149,117

 Vans ........................................ 183,789 218,613 198,611 162,557 146,350 215,420 174,237 141,764 127,205 84,626 103,894

 Tank ........................................ 5,767 6,175 5,796 4,982 5,386 5,492 4,758 3,877 3,750 4,113 4,444

 Platform.................................... 21,452 27,262 26,746 25,606 18,193 22,797 21,459 16,102 13,432 11,585 13,479

 All other complete trailers ........ 39,744 44,288 42,663 38,410 32,983 35,435 33,833 23,998 20,881 22,037 27,300

Detachable trailer bodies 1/ ......... 5,919 8,663 6,209 6,026 6,789 7,757 2,598 12,207 (D) (D) (D)

Detachable trailer chassis 1/ ........ 13,911 21,749 15,784 12,191 27,602 46,979 57,570 25,483 23,408 24,491 17,214

Dollies and converter gear .......... 4,417 3,073 4,572 2,480 2,739 4,601 2,986 2,486 3,899 3,097 2,272

 D Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual companies. 

 1/Data for "Detachable trailer bodies" and "Detachable trailer chassis" were combined for 1990 through 1992 to avoid disclosing

data for individual companies.
Continued 1

Table 2. Quantity of Shipments of Truck Trailers by Month and Type of Trailer: 2000

[Number of units] 

 Product No. of

code Product description cos. Total Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun.

Complete trailers and chassis (except

 detachables)......................................................150 250,752 21,323 22,389 25,140 21,581 22,529 23,750

 Vans................................................................(NA) 183,789 15,330 16,013 18,480 15,661 16,285 17,833

 Closed top: 

 Insulated (refrigerated).............................. (NA) 64,206 5,312 5,573 5,397 5,270 5,263 5,303

3362121001 Steel 1/.....................................................1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121015 Alulminum 1/.............................................. 6 64,206 r/ 5,312 r/ 5,573 r/ 5,397 r/ 5,270 r/ 5,263 r/ 5,303

3362121061 FRP........................................................... - - - - - - - - 

 Semi-insulated (nonrefrigerated).............. (NA) 1,131 165 103 68 14 61 55

3362121003 Steel 1/.....................................................3 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121019 Aluminum...............................................5 1,131 r/ 165 r/ 103 r/ 68 r/ 14 r/ 61 r/ 55

3362121063 FRP 2/........................................................... - - - - - - - -

 Drop frame type (12 inches)....................... (NA) 2,559 74 58 r/ 265 r/ 58 r/ 43 r/ 141

3362121005 Steel 1/.......................................................... 3 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121017 Aluminum............................................ 6 2,559 r/ 74 r/ 58 r/ 265 r/ 58 r/ 43 r/ 141

3362121065 FRP 2/.......................................................1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

 Livestock................................................... (NA) 5,274 452 428 439 426 424 473

3362121007 Steel 3/.....................................................1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121021 Aluminum 3/............................................6 5,274 r/ 452 r/ 428 r/ 439 r/ 426 r/ 424 r/ 473

 All other closed-top dry freight 

 vans, including curtain............................. (NA) 104,320 8,767 9,313 11,765 9,493 10,182 11,155

 Steel.......................................................... (NA) 5,758 478 481 480 476 481 492

3362121009 Less than 30 feet long 4/................... 2 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362120111 30 feet or greater 4/............................5 5,758 r/ 478 r/ 481 r/ 480 r/ 476 r/ 481 r/ 492

 Aluminum................................................. (NA) 97,254 8,195 8,734 11,191 8,936 9,605 10,553

3362121023 Less than 30 feet long........................ 9 6,257 r/ 505 r/ 582 r/ 626 r/ 503 r/ 591 r/ 774

3362121025 30 feet or greater.................................9 90,997 r/ 7,690 r/ 8,152 r/ 10,565 r/ 8,433 r/ 9,014 r/ 9,779

 FRP............................................................ (NA) 1,308 94 98 94 81 96 110

3362121067 Less than 30 feet long 2/................... 6 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121069 30 feet or greater 2/............................8 1,308 r/ 94 r/ 98 r/ 94 r/ 81 r/ 96 r/ 110

 Open tops, including low side 

 grain, fruit, etc............................................ (NA) 6,299 560 538 546 400 312 706

3362121013 Steel 5/.....................................................4 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121027 Aluminum 5/............................................ 19 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121071 FRP 5/......................................................1 6,299 r/ 560 r/ 538 r/ 546 r/ 400 r/ 312 r/ 706

 Tank.............................................................. (NA) 5,767 532 587 571 524 517 487

3362121029 For flammable liquids (except 

 casing head transport, including 

 aircraft refuelers), all materials.................... 13 2,033 168 168 174 167 184 177

3362121033 Coated for chemicals and acids, 

 all materials 6/............................................10 2,764 272 321 282 264 247 242

3362121031 For asphalt, all materials 6/.......................... 8 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121035 All other, including noncoated 

 for chemicals and acids, high 

 pressure, food and milk, sanitary, 

 cryogenics, all materials............................15 970 r/ 92 r/ 98 r/ 115 r/ 93 r/ 86 r/ 68

3362121041 Platform................................................................31 21,452 r/ 2,054 r/ 2,230 r/ 2,197 r/ 1,839 r/ 2,100 r/ 1,984

All other trailers..................................................(NA) 39,744 3,407 3,559 3,892 3,557 3,627 3,446

3362121037 Bulk commodity and dry materials, 

 including pneumatic and mechanical 

 discharge, both tank and hopper 

 types (except van).......................................... 14 1,612 r/ 143 r/ 139 r/ 137 r/ 140 r/ 130 r/ 134

3362121039 Pole, logging and pipe.......................................12 1,471 r/ 128 r/ 121 r/ 119 r/ 127 r/ 118 r/ 118

 Low-bed heavy haulers, over 10-ton 

 capacity, excluding tilt-bed 

 trailers.......................................................... (NA) 12,233 1,032 1,038 1,303 1,112 1,111 1,095

3362121043 Under 40-ton capacity......................................35 8,558 r/ 740 r/ 753 r/ 970 788 814 r/ 778

3362121045 40-ton capacity and over.................................... 28 3,675 r/ 292 r/ 285 r/ 333 r/ 324 r/ 297 r/ 317

 Dump trailers and dump chassis, 

 highway type (rear, side, and 

 bottom dump, including 

 nonpneumatic hoppers).................................. (NA) 9,801 897 1,029 1,018 888 976 837

3362121047 For materials.................................................33 5,868 r/ 532 591 r/ 672 r/ 506 r/ 599 r/ 518

3362121049 For other, including demolition 

 and excavation..........................................20 3,933 r/ 365 r/ 438 r/ 346 382 r/ 377 r/ 319

3362121051 Automobile transport trailers 7/..........................8 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121055 All other trailers and chassis 

 (except detachable trailers and 

 detachable trailer chassis) 7/............................ 30 14,627 r/ 1,207 r/ 1,232 r/ 1,315 r/ 1,290 r/ 1,292 r/ 1,262

3362121057 Detachable trailer bodies, 

 containers, sold separately..............................12 5,919 r/ 500 r/ 496 r/ 516 r/ 501 r/ 510 r/ 500

3362121059 Detachable trailer chassis and 

 running gear, sold separately.........................10 13,911 r/ 1,075 r/ 1,436 r/ 2,547 r/ 983 r/ 985 r/ 986

3362121053 Dollies and converter gear.............................. 18 4,417 r/ 295 r/ 299 r/ 368 r/ 345 r/ 366 r/ 343
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Table 2. Quantity of Shipments of Truck Trailers by Month and Type of Trailer: 2000

[Number of units] 

 Product No. of

code Product description cos. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.

Complete trailers and chassis (except

 detachables)......................................................150 20,006 20,305 20,475 19,062 17,457 16,735

 Vans................................................................ (NA) 14,651 14,639 15,646 14,275 12,892 12,084

 Closed top: 

 Insulated (refrigerated).............................. (NA) 5,023 5,233 6,164 5,538 5,144 4,986

3362121001 Steel 1/.....................................................1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121015 Alulminum 1/.............................................. 6 r/ 5,023 r/ 5,233 r/ 6,164 r/ 5,538 r/ 5,144 r/ 4,986

3362121061 FRP........................................................... - - - - - - - 

 Semi-insulated (nonrefrigerated).............. (NA) 88 98 303 81 56 39

3362121003 Steel 1/.....................................................3 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121019 Aluminum............................................... 5 r/ 88 r/ 98 r/ 303 r/ 81 r/ 56 r/ 39

3362121063 FRP 2/........................................................... - - - - - - -

 Drop frame type (12 inches)....................... (NA) r/ 92 r/ 353 r/ 466 r/ 362 r/ 310 r/ 337

3362121005 Steel 1/.......................................................... 3 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121017 Aluminum............................................ 6 r/ 92 r/ 353 r/ 466 r/ 362 r/ 310 r/ 337

3362121065 FRP 2/.......................................................1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

 Livestock...................................................(NA) 432 459 451 434 434 422

3362121007 Steel 3/.....................................................1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121021 Aluminum 3/............................................6 432 r/ 459 r/ 451 r/ 434 r/ 434 r/ 422

 All other closed-top dry freight 

 vans, including curtain............................. (NA) 8,498 7,755 7,571 7,294 6,588 5,939

 Steel.......................................................... (NA) 479 478 479 479 477 478

3362121009 Less than 30 feet long 4/................... 2 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362120111 30 feet or greater 4/............................ 5 r/ 479 r/ 478 r/ 479 r/ 479 r/ 477 r/ 478

 Aluminum................................................. (NA) 7,912 7,179 6,964 6,698 5,972 5,315

3362121023 Less than 30 feet long........................ 9 r/ 540 r/ 471 r/ 405 r/ 448 r/ 442 r/ 370

3362121025 30 feet or greater.................................9 r/ 7,372 r/ 6,708 r/ 6,559 r/ 6,250 r/ 5,530 r/ 4,945

 FRP............................................................ (NA) 107 98 128 117 139 146

3362121067 Less than 30 feet long 2/................... 6 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121069 30 feet or greater 2/............................ 8 r/ 107 r/ 98 r/ 128 r/ 117 r/ 139 r/ 146

 Open tops, including low side 

 grain, fruit, etc............................................ (NA) 518 741 691 566 360 361

3362121013 Steel 5/.....................................................4 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121027 Aluminum 5/............................................ 19 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121071 FRP 5/......................................................1 r/ 518 r/ 741 r/ 691 r/ 566 r/ 360 r/ 361

 Tank.............................................................. (NA) 428 449 417 417 433 405

3362121029 For flammable liquids (except 

 casing head transport, including 

 aircraft refuelers), all materials.................... 13 158 165 159 168 176 169

3362121033 Coated for chemicals and acids, 

 all materials 6/............................................10 206 201 186 182 185 176

3362121031 For asphalt, all materials 6/.......................... 8 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121035 All other, including noncoated 

 for chemicals and acids, high 

 pressure, food and milk, sanitary, 

 cryogenics, all materials............................ 15 r/ 64 r/ 83 r/ 72 67 72 60

3362121041 Platform................................................................ 31 r/ 1,672 1,995 r/ 1,507 1,460 r/ 1,245 r/ 1,169

All other trailers..................................................(NA) 3,255 3,222 2,905 2,910 2,887 3,077

3362121037 Bulk commodity and dry materials, 

 including pneumatic and mechanical 

 discharge, both tank and hopper 

 types (except van).......................................... 14 r/ 136 r/ 130 r/ 129 r/ 127 r/ 133 r/ 134

3362121039 Pole, logging and pipe.......................................12 r/ 117 r/ 118 r/ 119 r/ 97 r/ 176 r/ 113

 Low-bed heavy haulers, over 10-ton 

 capacity, excluding tilt-bed 

 trailers.......................................................... (NA) 981 987 898 886 818 972

3362121043 Under 40-ton capacity......................................35 r/ 701 r/ 679 r/ 650 r/ 601 r/ 542 r/ 542

3362121045 40-ton capacity and over.................................... 28 r/ 280 r/ 308 r/ 248 r/ 285 r/ 276 r/ 430

 Dump trailers and dump chassis, 

 highway type (rear, side, and 

 bottom dump, including 

 nonpneumatic hoppers).................................. (NA) 772 770 584 618 662 750

3362121047 For materials.................................................33 r/ 470 r/ 466 r/ 359 r/ 387 r/ 378 r/ 390

3362121049 For other, including demolition 

 and excavation..........................................20 r/ 302 r/ 304 r/ 225 r/ 231 r/ 284 r/ 360

3362121051 Automobile transport trailers 7/..........................8 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121055 All other trailers and chassis 

 (except detachable trailers and 

 detachable trailer chassis) 7/............................ 30 r/ 1,249 r/ 1,217 r/ 1,175 1,182 1,098 r/ 1,108

3362121057 Detachable trailer bodies, 

 containers, sold separately..............................12 r/ 491 r/ 490 r/ 488 r/ 490 r/ 471 r/ 466

3362121059 Detachable trailer chassis and 

 running gear, sold separately.........................10 r/ 979 r/ 983 r/ 987 r/ 986 r/ 982 r/ 982

3362121053 Dollies and converter gear.............................. 18 r/ 331 r/ 381 r/ 381 r/ 433 r/ 463 r/ 412

 - Represents zero. D Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual companies. NA Not available. r/Revised by 5 percent or 

more from previously published data. FRP Fiberglass reinforced plastics/plywood.

 1/Product codes 3362121001, 3362121003 and 3362121005 are combined with product code 3362121015 to avoid disclosing data for 

individual companies. 

 2/Product codes 3362121063, 3362121065 and 3362121067 are combined with product code 3362121069 to avoid disclosing data for 

individual companies. 

 3/Product code 3362121007 is combined with product code 3362121021 to avoid disclosing data for individual companies.

 4/Product code 3362121009 is combined with product code 3362120111 to avoid disclosing data for individual companies.

 5/Product codes 3362121013 and 3362121027 are combined with product code 3362121071 to avoid disclosing data for individual 

companies. 

 6/Product code 3362121031 is combined with product code 3362121033 to avoid disclosing data for individual companies.

 7/Product code 3362121051 is combined with product code 3362121055 to avoid disclosing data for individual companies.
Continued 1

Table 3. Value of Shipments of Truck Trailers by Month and Type of Trailer: 2000

[Value in thousands of dollars]

Product No. of

code Product description cos. Total Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun.

Complete trailers and chassis (except

 detachables)......................................................150 4,956,021 439,391 444,084 473,155 415,301 428,881 455,745

 Vans................................................................(NA) 3,343,733 297,109 292,739 314,533 271,706 280,785 312,641

 Closed top: 

 Insulated (refrigerated).............................. (NA) 1,363,041 120,510 108,401 114,720 111,453 112,003 114,094

3362121001 Steel 1/.....................................................1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121015 Alulminum 1/.............................................. 6 1,363,041 r/ 120,510 r/ 108,401 r/ 114,720 r/ 111,453 r/ 112,003 r/ 114,094

3362121061 FRP........................................................... - - - - - - - -

 Semi-insulated (nonrefrigerated).............. (NA) 31,754 4,282 3,215 2,474 589 2,134 2,144

3362121003 Steel 1/.....................................................3 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121019 Aluminum...............................................5 31,754 r/ 4,282 r/ 3,215 r/ 2,474 r/ 589 r/ 2,134 r/ 2,144

3362121063 FRP 2/........................................................... - - - - - - - -

 Drop frame type (12 inches)....................... (NA) 44,891 1,577 1,301 4,353 1,312 1,007 3,116

3362121005 Steel 1/.......................................................... 3 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121017 Aluminum............................................ 6 44,891 r/ 1,577 r/ 1,301 r/ 4,353 r/ 1,312 r/ 1,007 r/ 3,116

3362121065 FRP 2/.......................................................1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

 Livestock...................................................(NA) 103,105 9,112 8,103 8,597 8,000 7,750 10,099

3362121007 Steel 3/.....................................................1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121021 Aluminum 3/............................................6 103,105 r/ 9,112 r/ 8,103 r/ 8,597 r/ 8,000 r/ 7,750 r/ 10,099

 All other closed-top dry freight 

 vans, including curtain............................. (NA) 1,650,900 147,346 158,769 170,765 140,313 150,412 166,268

 Steel.......................................................... (NA) 64,876 5,353 5,452 5,412 5,351 5,395 5,683

3362121009 Less than 30 feet long 4/................... 2 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362120111 30 feet or greater 4/............................5 64,876 r/ 5,353 r/ 5,452 r/ 5,412 r/ 5,351 r/ 5,395 r/ 5,683

 Aluminum................................................. (NA) 1,566,696 140,704 152,041 164,133 133,996 143,800 158,331

3362121023 Less than 30 feet long........................ 9 87,704 r/ 8,647 r/ 8,349 r/ 8,744 r/ 9,635 r/ 7,395 r/ 10,093

3362121025 30 feet or greater.................................9 1,478,992 r/ 132,057 r/ 143,692 r/ 155,389 r/ 124,361 r/ 136,405 r/ 148,238

 FRP............................................................ (NA) 19,328 1,289 1,276 1,220 966 1,217 2,254

3362121067 Less than 30 feet long 2/................... 6 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121069 30 feet or greater 2/............................8 19,328 r/ 1,289 r/ 1,276 r/ 1,220 r/ 966 r/ 1,217 r/ 2,254

 Open tops, including low side 

 grain, fruit, etc............................................ (NA) 150,042 14,282 12,950 13,624 10,039 7,479 16,920

3362121013 Steel 5/.....................................................4 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121027 Aluminum 5/............................................ 19 150,042 r/ 14,282 r/ 12,950 r/ 13,624 r/ 10,039 r/ 7,479 r/ 16,920

3362121071 FRP 5/......................................................1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

 Tank.............................................................. (NA) 256,830 23,928 25,538 24,586 23,201 23,149 21,847

3362121029 For flammable liquids (except 

 casing head transport, including 

 aircraft refuelers), all materials.................... 13 96,802 8,164 7,915 7,979 8,098 8,720 8,598

3362121033 Coated for chemicals and acids, 

 all materials 6/............................................10 120,796 11,842 13,531 12,283 11,662 r/ 10,925 10,355

3362121031 For asphalt, all materials 6/.......................... 8 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121035 All other, including noncoated 

 for chemicals and acids, high 

 pressure, food and milk, sanitary, 

 cryogenics, all materials............................15 39,232 r/ 3,922 r/ 4,092 r/ 4,324 r/ 3,441 r/ 3,504 r/ 2,894

3362121041 Platform................................................................31 373,230 r/ 35,655 r/ 38,349 r/ 38,394 r/ 32,734 r/ 35,754 r/ 33,762

All other trailers..................................................(NA) 982,228 82,699 87,458 95,642 87,660 89,193 87,495

3362121037 Bulk commodity and dry materials, 

 including pneumatic and mechanical 

 discharge, both tank and hopper 

 types (except van).......................................... 14 61,958 r/ 5,482 r/ 5,332 r/ 5,246 r/ 5,375 r/ 5,048 r/ 5,124

3362121039 Pole, logging and pipe.......................................12 17,666 r/ 1,424 r/ 1,328 r/ 1,318 r/ 1,408 r/ 1,316 r/ 1,314

 Low-bed heavy haulers, over 10-ton 

 capacity, excluding tilt-bed 

 trailers.......................................................... (NA) 336,128 24,380 25,293 31,148 28,644 27,301 29,008

3362121043 Under 40-ton capacity......................................35 163,898 r/ 13,265 r/ 13,833 r/ 18,037 r/ 15,374 r/ 14,868 r/ 15,558

3362121045 40-ton capacity and over.................................... 28 172,230 r/ 11,115 r/ 11,460 r/ 13,111 r/ 13,270 r/ 12,433 r/ 13,450

 Dump trailers and dump chassis, 

 highway type (rear, side, and 

 bottom dump, including 

 nonpneumatic hoppers).................................. (NA) 293,649 26,998 31,145 31,622 26,355 29,730 27,281

3362121047 For materials.................................................33 183,878 r/ 17,227 r/ 19,066 r/ 21,705 r/ 15,794 r/ 18,514 r/ 16,987

3362121049 For other, including demolition 

 and excavation..........................................20 109,771 r/ 9,771 r/ 12,079 r/ 9,917 r/ 10,561 r/ 11,216 r/ 10,294

3362121051 Automobile transport trailers 7/..........................8 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121055 All other trailers and chassis 

 (except detachable trailers and 

 detachable trailer chassis) 7/............................ 30 272,827 24,415 24,360 r/ 26,308 25,878 25,798 r/ 24,768

3362121057 Detachable trailer bodies, 

 containers, sold separately..............................12 128,937 r/ 10,750 r/ 10,944 r/ 11,382 r/ 11,050 r/ 11,537 r/ 11,039

3362121059 Detachable trailer chassis and 

 running gear, sold separately.........................10 95,921 r/ 7,605 r/ 10,031 r/ 16,485 r/ 6,853 r/ 6,899 r/ 6,872

3362121053 Dollies and converter gear.............................. 18 44,661 r/ 3,210 r/ 3,329 r/ 4,030 r/ 3,696 r/ 3,745 r/ 3,464
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Table 3. Value of Shipments of Truck Trailers by Month and Type of Trailer: 2000

[Value in thousands of dollars]

Product No. of

code Product description cos. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.

Complete trailers and chassis (except

 detachables)...................................................... 150 388,645 399,804 410,722 384,755 351,995 363,543

 Vans................................................................ (NA) 259,027 278,524 298,418 271,022 241,805 225,424

 Closed top: 

 Insulated (refrigerated)..............................(NA) 106,198 111,288 133,159 118,456 108,135 104,624

3362121001 Steel 1/..................................................... 1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121015 Alulminum 1/..............................................6 r/ 106,198 r/ 111,288 r/ 133,159 r/ 118,456 r/ 108,135 r/ 104,624

3362121061 FRP........................................................... - - - - - - -

 Semi-insulated (nonrefrigerated)..............(NA) 2,548 2,770 6,081 2,415 1,998 1,104

3362121003 Steel 1/..................................................... 3 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121019 Aluminum............................................... 5 r/ 2,548 r/ 2,770 r/ 6,081 r/ 2,415 r/ 1,998 r/ 1,104

3362121063 FRP 2/...........................................................- - - - - - -

 Drop frame type (12 inches)....................... (NA) 2,044 5,798 7,714 5,967 5,244 5,458

3362121005 Steel 1/.......................................................... 3 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121017 Aluminum............................................ 6 r/ 2,044 r/ 5,798 r/ 7,714 r/ 5,967 r/ 5,244 r/ 5,458

3362121065 FRP 2/....................................................... 1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

 Livestock...................................................(NA) 8,272 9,455 9,076 8,418 8,437 7,786

3362121007 Steel 3/..................................................... 1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121021 Aluminum 3/............................................ 6 r/ 8,272 r/ 9,455 r/ 9,076 r/ 8,418 r/ 8,437 r/ 7,786

 All other closed-top dry freight 

 vans, including curtain............................. (NA) 127,560 132,587 127,259 122,625 109,332 97,664

 Steel.......................................................... (NA) 5,400 5,375 5,401 5,351 5,352 5,351

3362121009 Less than 30 feet long 4/................... 2 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362120111 30 feet or greater 4/............................ 5 r/ 5,400 r/ 5,375 r/ 5,401 r/ 5,351 r/ 5,352 r/ 5,351

 Aluminum................................................. (NA) 120,239 125,845 119,516 115,705 102,013 90,373

3362121023 Less than 30 feet long........................ 9 r/ 7,456 r/ 6,256 r/ 5,146 r/ 5,564 r/ 5,688 r/ 4,731

3362121025 30 feet or greater................................. 9 r/ 112,783 r/ 119,589 r/ 114,370 r/ 110,141 r/ 96,325 r/ 85,642

 FRP............................................................ (NA) 1,921 1,367 2,342 1,569 1,967 1,940

3362121067 Less than 30 feet long 2/................... 6 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121069 30 feet or greater 2/............................ 8 r/ 1,921 r/ 1,367 r/ 2,342 r/ 1,569 1,967 r/ 1,940

 Open tops, including low side 

 grain, fruit, etc............................................ (NA) 12,405 16,626 15,129 13,141 8,659 8,788

3362121013 Steel 5/.....................................................4 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121027 Aluminum 5/............................................19 r/ 12,405 r/ 16,626 r/ 15,129 r/ 13,141 r/ 8,659 r/ 8,788

3362121071 FRP 5/...................................................... 1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

 Tank.............................................................. (NA) 19,436 20,141 18,660 18,589 19,689 18,066

3362121029 For flammable liquids (except 

 casing head transport, including 

 aircraft refuelers), all materials.................... 13 7,588 r/ 7,957 r/ 7,514 7,916 r/ 8,584 r/ 7,769

3362121033 Coated for chemicals and acids, 

 all materials 6/............................................ 10 8,844 r/ 8,965 8,326 8,096 8,201 7,766

3362121031 For asphalt, all materials 6/.......................... 8 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121035 All other, including noncoated 

 for chemicals and acids, high 

 pressure, food and milk, sanitary, 

 cryogenics, all materials............................ 15 r/ 3,004 r/ 3,219 r/ 2,820 r/ 2,577 r/ 2,904 r/ 2,531

3362121041 Platform................................................................ 31 r/ 30,780 34,522 25,914 25,678 r/ 21,720 19,968

All other trailers.................................................. (NA) 79,402 66,617 67,730 69,466 68,781 100,085

3362121037 Bulk commodity and dry materials, 

 including pneumatic and mechanical 

 discharge, both tank and hopper 

 types (except van).......................................... 14 r/ 5,242 r/ 4,969 r/ 5,021 r/ 4,862 r/ 5,155 r/ 5,102

3362121039 Pole, logging and pipe....................................... 12 r/ 1,313 r/ 1,319 r/ 1,329 r/ 1,213 r/ 2,965 r/ 1,419

 Low-bed heavy haulers, over 10-ton 

 capacity, excluding tilt-bed 

 trailers.......................................................... (NA) 25,422 25,842 22,134 22,285 21,386 53,285

3362121043 Under 40-ton capacity......................................35 r/ 14,042 r/ 12,982 r/ 12,565 r/ 11,302 r/ 10,842 r/ 11,230

3362121045 40-ton capacity and over....................................28 r/ 11,380 r/ 12,860 r/ 9,569 r/ 10,983 r/ 10,544 r/ 42,055

 Dump trailers and dump chassis, 

 highway type (rear, side, and 

 bottom dump, including 

 nonpneumatic hoppers)..................................(NA) 23,181 24,710 17,343 18,088 18,317 18,879

3362121047 For materials.................................................33 r/ 14,686 r/ 15,058 r/ 10,305 r/ 11,062 r/ 11,249 r/ 12,225

3362121049 For other, including demolition 

 and excavation.......................................... 20 r/ 8,495 r/ 9,652 r/ 7,038 r/ 7,026 r/ 7,068 r/ 6,654

3362121051 Automobile transport trailers 7/..........................8 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121055 All other trailers and chassis 

 (except detachable trailers and 

 detachable trailer chassis) 7/............................30 24,244 9,777 r/ 21,903 r/ 23,018 r/ 20,958 r/ 21,400

3362121057 Detachable trailer bodies, 

 containers, sold separately..............................12 r/ 10,778 r/ 10,778 r/ 10,487 r/ 10,582 r/ 9,920 r/ 9,690

3362121059 Detachable trailer chassis and 

 running gear, sold separately......................... 10 r/ 6,834 r/ 6,828 r/ 6,895 r/ 6,899 r/ 6,868 r/ 6,852

3362121053 Dollies and converter gear.............................. 18 r/ 3,347 r/ 3,914 r/ 3,637 r/ 4,010 r/ 4,315 r/ 3,964

 - Represents zero. D Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual companies. NA Not available. r/Revised by 5 percent or more from 

previously published data. FRP Fiberglass reinforced plastics/plywood.

 1/Product codes 3362121001, 3362121003 and 3362121005 are combined with product code 3362121015 to avoid disclosing data for 

individual companies. 

 2/Product codes 3362121063, 3362121065 and 3362121067 are combined with product code 3362121069 to avoid disclosing data for 

individual companies. 

 3/Product code 3362121007 is combined with product code 3362121021 to avoid disclosing data for individual companies.

 4/Product code 3362121009 is combined with product code 3362120111 to avoid disclosing data for individual companies.

 5/Product codes 3362121013 and 3362121027 are combined with product code 3362121071 to avoid disclosing data for individual 

companies. 

 6/Product code 3362121031 is combined with product code 3362121033 to avoid disclosing data for individual companies.

 7/Product code 3362121051 is combined with product code 3362121055 to avoid disclosing data for individual companies.
Continued 1

Table 4. Quantity of Shipments of Truck Trailers by Month and Type of Trailer: 1999

[Number of units]

 Product No. of

code Product description cos. Total Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun.

Complete trailers and chassis (except

 detachables)......................................................163 296,338 23,288 23,602 26,462 24,711 24,454 25,402

 Vans................................................................(NA) 218,613 17,148 17,193 19,788 18,350 17,732 18,865

 Closed top: 

 Insulated (refrigerated).............................. (NA) 71,001 5,525 5,533 6,199 5,826 5,941 5,983

3362121001 Steel 1/.....................................................1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121015 Alulminum 1/.............................................. 6 71,001 r/ 5,525 r/ 5,533 r/ 6,199 r/ 5,826 r/ 5,941 r/ 5,983

3362121061 FRP........................................................... - - - - - - - - 

 Semi-insulated (nonrefrigerated).............. (NA) 1,599 80 115 220 66 118 184

3362121003 Steel 1/.....................................................1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121019 Aluminum...............................................5 1,599 r/ 80 r/ 115 r/ 220 r/ 66 r/ 118 r/ 184

3362121063 FRP 2/........................................................... - - - - - - - -

 Drop frame type (12 inches)....................... (NA) 2,692 164 188 r/ 186 r/ 251 r/ 212 r/ 203

3362121005 Steel 1/.......................................................... 1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121017 Aluminum............................................ 6 2,692 r/ 164 r/ 188 r/ 186 r/ 251 r/ 212 r/ 203

3362121065 FRP 2/.......................................................1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

 Livestock................................................... (NA) 6,871 586 592 569 595 539 590

3362121007 Steel 3/.....................................................1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121021 Aluminum 3/............................................6 6,871 r/ 586 r/ 592 r/ 569 r/ 595 r/ 539 r/ 590

 All other closed-top dry freight 

 vans, including curtain............................. (NA) 129,207 10,270 10,238 11,996 10,843 10,179 11,252

 Steel.......................................................... (NA) 4,796 395 395 396 394 395 397

3362121009 Less than 30 feet long 4/................... 2 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362120111 30 feet or greater 4/............................4 4,796 r/ 395 r/ 395 r/ 396 r/ 394 r/ 395 r/ 397

 Aluminum................................................. (NA) 122,683 9,728 9,693 11,448 10,314 9,654 10,730

3362121023 Less than 30 feet long........................ 9 4,525 r/ 349 r/ 488 r/ 291 r/ 301 r/ 418 r/ 461

3362121025 30 feet or greater.................................15 118,158 r/ 9,379 r/ 9,205 r/ 11,157 r/ 10,013 r/ 9,236 r/ 10,269

 FRP............................................................ (NA) 1,728 147 150 152 135 130 125

3362121067 Less than 30 feet long 2/................... 5 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121069 30 feet or greater 2/............................7 1,728 r/ 147 r/ 150 r/ 152 r/ 135 r/ 130 r/ 125

 Open tops, including low side 

 grain, fruit, etc............................................ (NA) 7,243 523 527 618 769 743 653

3362121013 Steel 5/.....................................................4 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121027 Aluminum 5/............................................ 19 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121071 FRP 5/......................................................1 7,243 r/ 523 r/ 527 r/ 618 r/ 769 r/ 743 r/ 653

 Tank.............................................................. (NA) 6,175 502 514 530 523 520 588

3362121029 For flammable liquids (except 

 casing head transport, including 

 aircraft refuelers), all materials.................... 12 2,047 174 164 165 173 178 176

3362121033 Coated for chemicals and acids, 

 all materials 6/............................................11 2,959 217 263 270 248 247 319

3362121031 For asphalt, all materials 6/.......................... 8 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121035 All other, including noncoated 

 for chemicals and acids, high 

 pressure, food and milk, sanitary, 

 cryogenics, all materials............................15 1,169 r/ 111 r/ 87 r/ 95 r/ 102 r/ 95 r/ 93

3362121041 Platform................................................................32 27,262 r/ 2,145 r/ 2,236 r/ 2,287 r/ 2,142 r/ 2,402 r/ 2,091

All other trailers..................................................(NA) 44,288 3,493 3,659 3,857 3,696 3,800 3,858

3362121037 Bulk commodity and dry materials, 

 including pneumatic and mechanical 

 discharge, both tank and hopper 

 types (except van).......................................... 16 2,406 r/ 197 r/ 202 r/ 200 r/ 199 r/ 200 r/ 199

3362121039 Pole, logging and pipe.......................................15 1,480 r/ 182 r/ 186 r/ 158 r/ 61 r/ 99 r/ 110

 Low-bed heavy haulers, over 10-ton 

 capacity, excluding tilt-bed 

 trailers.......................................................... (NA) 13,588 1,009 1,104 1,229 1,216 1,169 1,216

3362121043 Under 40-ton capacity......................................36 9,416 r/ 677 r/ 752 r/ 850 846 807 r/ 883

3362121045 40-ton capacity and over.................................... 31 4,172 r/ 332 r/ 352 r/ 379 r/ 370 r/ 362 r/ 333

 Dump trailers and dump chassis, 

 highway type (rear, side, and 

 bottom dump, including 

 nonpneumatic hoppers).................................. (NA) 12,912 1,001 1,052 1,074 1,067 1,143 1,153

3362121047 For materials.................................................35 9,386 r/ 774 803 r/ 795 r/ 810 r/ 803 r/ 808

3362121049 For other, including demolition 

 and excavation..........................................19 3,526 r/ 227 r/ 249 r/ 279 257 r/ 340 r/ 345

3362121051 Automobile transport trailers 7/..........................7 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121055 All other trailers and chassis 

 (except detachable trailers and 

 detachable trailer chassis) 7/............................ 34 13,902 r/ 1,104 r/ 1,115 r/ 1,196 r/ 1,153 r/ 1,189 r/ 1,180

3362121057 Detachable trailer bodies, 

 containers, sold separately..............................11 8,663 r/ 728 r/ 694 r/ 758 r/ 726 r/ 742 r/ 734

3362121059 Detachable trailer chassis and 

 running gear, sold separately......................... 8 21,749 r/ 1,735 r/ 1,661 r/ 2,005 r/ 1,995 r/ 1,666 r/ 2,134

3362121053 Dollies and converter gear.............................. 17 3,073 r/ 248 r/ 280 r/ 294 r/ 267 r/ 275 r/ 260
Continued 2

Table 4. Quantity of Shipments of Truck Trailers by Month and Type of Trailer: 1999

[Number of units]

 Product No. of

code Product description cos. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.

Complete trailers and chassis (except

 detachables)...................................................... 163 24,394 25,431 25,017 24,568 24,919 24,090

 Vans................................................................ (NA) 17,827 18,647 18,533 18,032 18,641 17,857

 Closed top: 

 Insulated (refrigerated)..............................(NA) 5,785 6,032 5,936 6,126 6,141 5,974

3362121001 Steel 1/..................................................... 1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121015 Alulminum 1/..............................................6 r/ 5,785 r/ 6,032 r/ 5,936 r/ 6,126 r/ 6,141 r/ 5,974

3362121061 FRP........................................................... - - - - - - - 

 Semi-insulated (nonrefrigerated)..............(NA) 141 109 123 87 180 176

3362121003 Steel 1/..................................................... 1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121019 Aluminum............................................... 5 r/ 141 r/ 109 r/ 123 r/ 87 r/ 180 r/ 176

3362121063 FRP 2/...........................................................- - - - - - -

 Drop frame type (12 inches)....................... (NA) r/ 201 r/ 193 r/ 415 r/ 248 r/ 191 r/ 240

3362121005 Steel 1/.......................................................... 1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121017 Aluminum............................................ 6 r/ 201 r/ 193 r/ 415 r/ 248 r/ 191 r/ 240

3362121065 FRP 2/....................................................... 1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

 Livestock...................................................(NA) 575 579 571 559 563 553

3362121007 Steel 3/..................................................... 1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121021 Aluminum 3/............................................ 6 575 r/ 579 r/ 571 r/ 559 r/ 563 r/ 553

 All other closed-top dry freight 

 vans, including curtain............................. (NA) 10,323 11,236 10,934 10,433 11,044 10,459

 Steel.......................................................... (NA) 394 395 397 394 407 437

3362121009 Less than 30 feet long 4/................... 2 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362120111 30 feet or greater 4/............................ 4 r/ 394 r/ 395 r/ 397 r/ 394 r/ 407 r/ 437

 Aluminum................................................. (NA) 9,654 10,677 10,406 9,929 10,528 9,922

3362121023 Less than 30 feet long........................ 9 r/ 316 r/ 569 r/ 293 r/ 285 r/ 241 r/ 513

3362121025 30 feet or greater.................................15 r/ 9,338 r/ 10,108 r/ 10,113 r/ 9,644 r/ 10,287 r/ 9,409

 FRP............................................................ (NA) 275 164 131 110 109 100

3362121067 Less than 30 feet long 2/................... 5 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121069 30 feet or greater 2/............................ 7 r/ 275 r/ 164 r/ 131 r/ 110 r/ 109 r/ 100

 Open tops, including low side 

 grain, fruit, etc............................................ (NA) 802 498 554 579 522 455

3362121013 Steel 5/.....................................................4 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121027 Aluminum 5/............................................19 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121071 FRP 5/...................................................... 1 r/ 802 r/ 498 r/ 554 r/ 579 r/ 522 r/ 455

 Tank.............................................................. (NA) 486 486 505 539 473 509

3362121029 For flammable liquids (except 

 casing head transport, including 

 aircraft refuelers), all materials.................... 12 178 160 169 169 171 170

3362121033 Coated for chemicals and acids, 

 all materials 6/............................................ 11 228 249 255 237 190 236

3362121031 For asphalt, all materials 6/.......................... 8 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121035 All other, including noncoated 

 for chemicals and acids, high 

 pressure, food and milk, sanitary, 

 cryogenics, all materials............................ 15 r/ 80 r/ 77 r/ 81 133 112 103

3362121041 Platform................................................................ 32 r/ 2,370 2,433 r/ 2,277 2,412 r/ 2,258 r/ 2,209

All other trailers.................................................. (NA) 3,711 3,865 3,702 3,585 3,547 3,515

3362121037 Bulk commodity and dry materials, 

 including pneumatic and mechanical 

 discharge, both tank and hopper 

 types (except van).......................................... 16 r/ 204 r/ 199 r/ 198 r/ 199 r/ 203 r/ 206

3362121039 Pole, logging and pipe....................................... 15 r/ 107 r/ 108 r/ 121 r/ 113 r/ 116 r/ 119

 Low-bed heavy haulers, over 10-ton 

 capacity, excluding tilt-bed 

 trailers.......................................................... (NA) 1,128 1,196 1,146 1,073 1,065 1,037

3362121043 Under 40-ton capacity......................................36 r/ 785 r/ 852 r/ 811 r/ 721 r/ 741 r/ 691

3362121045 40-ton capacity and over....................................31 r/ 343 r/ 344 r/ 335 r/ 352 r/ 324 r/ 346

 Dump trailers and dump chassis, 

 highway type (rear, side, and 

 bottom dump, including 

 nonpneumatic hoppers)..................................(NA) 1,086 1,179 1,085 1,053 1,043 976

3362121047 For materials.................................................35 r/ 783 r/ 812 r/ 772 r/ 768 r/ 719 r/ 739

3362121049 For other, including demolition 

 and excavation.......................................... 19 r/ 303 r/ 367 r/ 313 r/ 285 r/ 324 r/ 237

3362121051 Automobile transport trailers 7/..........................7 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121055 All other trailers and chassis 

 (except detachable trailers and 

 detachable trailer chassis) 7/............................34 r/ 1,186 r/ 1,183 r/ 1,152 1,147 1,120 r/ 1,177

3362121057 Detachable trailer bodies, 

 containers, sold separately..............................11 r/ 726 r/ 714 r/ 719 r/ 717 r/ 728 r/ 677

3362121059 Detachable trailer chassis and 

 running gear, sold separately......................... 8 r/ 1,810 r/ 2,058 r/ 1,776 r/ 1,710 r/ 1,762 r/ 1,437

3362121053 Dollies and converter gear.............................. 17 r/ 258 r/ 273 r/ 224 r/ 229 r/ 237 r/ 228

 - Represents zero. D Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual companies. NA Not available. r/Revised by 5 percent or more from 

previously published data. FRP Fiberglass reinforced plastics/plywood.

 1/Product codes 3362121001, 3362121003 and 3362121005 are combined with product code 3362121015 to avoid disclosing data for 

individual companies. 

 2/Product codes 3362121063, 3362121065 and 3362121067 are combined with product code 3362121069 to avoid disclosing data for 

individual companies. 

 3/Product code 3362121007 is combined with product code 3362121021 to avoid disclosing data for individual companies.

 4/Product code 3362121009 is combined with product code 3362120111 to avoid disclosing data for individual companies.

 5/Product codes 3362121013 and 3362121027 are combined with product code 3362121071 to avoid disclosing data for individual 

companies. 

 6/Product code 3362121031 is combined with product code 3362121033 to avoid disclosing data for individual companies.

 7/Product code 3362121051 is combined with product code 3362121055 to avoid disclosing data for individual companies.
Continued 1

Table 5. Value of Shipments of Truck Trailers by Month and Type of Trailer: 1999

[Value in thousands of dollars]

Product No. of

code Product description cos. Total Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun.

Complete trailers and chassis (except

 detachables)......................................................163 5,931,862 465,244 476,607 531,197 496,732 492,410 522,067

 Vans................................................................(NA) 4,076,088 320,691 320,799 371,309 342,845 334,274 352,860

 Closed top: 

 Insulated (refrigerated).............................. (NA) 1,485,853 114,307 114,053 131,292 121,728 124,313 125,484

3362121001 Steel 1/.....................................................1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121015 Alulminum 1/.............................................. 6 1,485,853 r/ 114,307 r/ 114,053 r/ 131,292 r/ 121,728 r/ 124,313 r/ 125,484

3362121061 FRP........................................................... - - - - - - - -

 Semi-insulated (nonrefrigerated).............. (NA) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121003 Steel 1/.....................................................1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121019 Aluminum...............................................5 42,208 2,449 3,485 r/ 5,524 r/ 2,516 r/ 3,538 r/ 4,374

3362121063 FRP 2/........................................................... - - - - - - - -

 Drop frame type (12 inches)....................... (NA) 47,759 2,824 3,345 3,346 4,789 3,855 3,591

3362121005 Steel 1/.......................................................... 1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121017 Aluminum............................................ 6 47,759 r/ 2,824 r/ 3,345 r/ 3,346 r/ 4,789 r/ 3,855 r/ 3,591

3362121065 FRP 2/.......................................................1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

 Livestock................................................... (NA) 120,450 9,965 10,219 9,269 10,235 8,868 11,066

3362121007 Steel 3/.....................................................1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121021 Aluminum 3/............................................6 120,450 r/ 9,965 r/ 10,219 r/ 9,269 r/ 10,235 r/ 8,868 r/ 11,066

 All other closed-top dry freight 

 vans, including curtain............................. (NA) 2,190,757 177,220 175,526 205,479 184,135 174,741 191,545

 Steel.......................................................... (NA) 58,039 4,743 4,743 4,766 4,742 4,743 4,781

3362121009 Less than 30 feet long 4/...................2 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362120111 30 feet or greater 4/............................4 58,039 r/ 4,743 r/ 4,743 r/ 4,766 r/ 4,742 r/ 4,743 r/ 4,781

 Aluminum................................................. (NA) 2,109,437 170,661 168,687 198,526 177,466 168,059 185,076

3362121023 Less than 30 feet long........................9 71,552 r/ 6,612 r/ 7,920 r/ 3,816 r/ 4,075 r/ 6,407 r/ 7,325

3362121025 30 feet or greater................................. 15 2,037,885 r/ 164,049 r/ 160,767 r/ 194,710 r/ 173,391 r/ 161,652 r/ 177,751

 FRP............................................................ (NA) 23,281 1,816 2,096 2,187 1,927 1,939 1,688

3362121067 Less than 30 feet long 2/...................5 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121069 30 feet or greater 2/............................7 23,281 r/ 1,816 r/ 2,096 r/ 2,187 r/ 1,927 r/ 1,939 r/ 1,688

 Open tops, including low side 

 grain, fruit, etc............................................ (NA) 189,061 13,926 14,171 16,399 19,442 18,959 16,800

3362121013 Steel 5/..................................................... 4 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121027 Aluminum 5/............................................ 19 189,061 r/ 13,926 r/ 14,171 r/ 16,399 r/ 19,442 r/ 18,959 r/ 16,800

3362121071 FRP 5/......................................................1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

 Tank..............................................................(NA) 277,109 22,454 23,114 23,668 22,912 22,846 26,211

3362121029 For flammable liquids (except 

 casing head transport, including 

 aircraft refuelers), all materials.................... 12 100,401 8,513 7,987 8,342 8,428 8,411 8,506

3362121033 Coated for chemicals and acids, 

 all materials 6/............................................ 11 131,167 9,912 11,775 11,702 10,746 r/ 10,795 14,006

3362121031 For asphalt, all materials 6/..........................8 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121035 All other, including noncoated 

 for chemicals and acids, high 

 pressure, food and milk, sanitary, 

 cryogenics, all materials............................15 45,541 r/ 4,029 r/ 3,352 r/ 3,624 r/ 3,738 r/ 3,640 r/ 3,699

3362121041 Platform................................................................32 459,446 r/ 37,890 r/ 40,225 r/ 39,152 r/ 37,954 r/ 38,767 r/ 38,767

All other trailers..................................................(NA) 739,934 84,209 92,469 97,068 93,021 96,523 104,229

3362121037 Bulk commodity and dry materials, 

 including pneumatic and mechanical 

 discharge, both tank and hopper 

 types (except van)..........................................16 88,967 r/ 7,465 r/ 7,559 r/ 7,428 r/ 7,392 r/ 7,431 r/ 7,369

3362121039 Pole, logging and pipe.......................................15 17,482 r/ 1,853 r/ 1,907 r/ 1,620 r/ 1,028 r/ 1,335 r/ 1,265

 Low-bed heavy haulers, over 10-ton 

 capacity, excluding tilt-bed 

 trailers..........................................................(NA) 379,285 28,578 30,266 33,607 32,210 31,384 40,208

3362121043 Under 40-ton capacity...................................... 36 187,230 r/ 13,050 r/ 14,443 r/ 16,530 r/ 15,395 r/ 14,924 r/ 23,847

3362121045 40-ton capacity and over.................................... 31 192,055 r/ 15,528 r/ 15,823 r/ 17,077 r/ 16,815 r/ 16,460 r/ 16,361

 Dump trailers and dump chassis, 

 highway type (rear, side, and 

 bottom dump, including 

 nonpneumatic hoppers).................................. (NA) 339,750 23,147 29,233 28,921 28,188 30,680 30,683

3362121047 For materials................................................. 35 247,477 r/ 17,166 r/ 21,897 r/ 21,394 r/ 21,969 r/ 22,006 r/ 21,038

3362121049 For other, including demolition 

 and excavation..........................................19 92,273 r/ 5,981 r/ 7,336 r/ 7,527 r/ 6,219 r/ 8,674 r/ 9,645

3362121051 Automobile transport trailers 7/.......................... 7 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121055 All other trailers and chassis 

 (except detachable trailers and 

 detachable trailer chassis) 7/............................ 34 293,735 23,166 23,504 r/ 25,492 24,203 25,693 r/ 24,704

3362121057 Detachable trailer bodies, 

 containers, sold separately.............................. 11 132,617 r/ 11,476 r/ 9,662 r/ 12,217 r/ 11,107 r/ 11,635 r/ 11,765

3362121059 Detachable trailer chassis and 

 running gear, sold separately.........................8 152,769 r/ 12,269 r/ 12,005 r/ 14,641 r/ 14,073 r/ 11,830 r/ 14,984

3362121053 Dollies and converter gear..............................17 37,078 r/ 2,924 r/ 3,184 r/ 3,188 r/ 3,032 r/ 3,413 r/ 3,063
Continued 2

Table 5. Value of Shipments of Truck Trailers by Month and Type of Trailer: 1999

[Value in thousands of dollars]

Product No. of

code Product description cos. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.

Complete trailers and chassis (except

 detachables)......................................................163 475,313 510,052 494,616 493,200 493,326 481,098

 Vans................................................................ (NA) 333,574 345,346 340,837 338,152 343,533 331,868

 Closed top: 

 Insulated (refrigerated).............................. (NA) 120,711 126,842 123,969 128,766 128,948 125,440

3362121001 Steel 1/.....................................................1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121015 Alulminum 1/.............................................. 6 r/ 120,711 r/ 126,842 r/ 123,969 r/ 128,766 r/ 128,948 r/ 125,440

3362121061 FRP........................................................... - - - - - - -

 Semi-insulated (nonrefrigerated).............. (NA) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121003 Steel 1/.....................................................1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121019 Aluminum............................................... 5 r/ 3,549 r/ 2,986 r/ 3,236 r/ 2,490 r/ 4,155 r/ 3,906

3362121063 FRP 2/........................................................... - - - - - - -

 Drop frame type (12 inches)....................... (NA) 3,566 3,362 6,864 4,408 3,385 4,424

3362121005 Steel 1/.......................................................... 1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121017 Aluminum............................................ 6 r/ 3,566 r/ 3,362 r/ 6,864 r/ 4,408 r/ 3,385 r/ 4,424

3362121065 FRP 2/.......................................................1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

 Livestock...................................................(NA) 10,416 10,582 10,373 9,777 9,917 9,763

3362121007 Steel 3/.....................................................1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121021 Aluminum 3/............................................6 r/ 10,416 r/ 10,582 r/ 10,373 r/ 9,777 r/ 9,917 r/ 9,763

 All other closed-top dry freight 

 vans, including curtain............................. (NA) 174,617 188,495 181,981 176,987 183,578 176,453

 Steel.......................................................... (NA) 4,743 4,768 4,798 4,742 4,934 5,536

3362121009 Less than 30 feet long 4/................... 2 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362120111 30 feet or greater 4/............................ 4 r/ 4,743 r/ 4,768 r/ 4,798 r/ 4,742 r/ 4,934 r/ 5,536

 Aluminum................................................. (NA) 166,100 181,696 175,533 170,838 177,176 169,619

3362121023 Less than 30 feet long........................ 9 r/ 4,245 r/ 7,541 r/ 5,676 r/ 4,282 r/ 4,360 r/ 9,293

3362121025 30 feet or greater.................................15 r/ 161,855 r/ 174,155 r/ 169,857 r/ 166,556 r/ 172,816 r/ 160,326

 FRP............................................................ (NA) 3,774 2,031 1,650 1,407 1,468 1,298

3362121067 Less than 30 feet long 2/................... 5 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121069 30 feet or greater 2/............................ 7 r/ 3,774 r/ 2,031 r/ 1,650 r/ 1,407 1,468 r/ 1,298

 Open tops, including low side 

 grain, fruit, etc............................................ (NA) 20,715 13,079 14,414 15,724 13,550 11,882

3362121013 Steel 5/.....................................................4 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121027 Aluminum 5/............................................ 19 r/ 20,715 r/ 13,079 r/ 14,414 r/ 15,724 r/ 13,550 r/ 11,882

3362121071 FRP 5/......................................................1 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

 Tank.............................................................. (NA) 22,184 22,012 22,797 23,917 21,608 23,386

3362121029 For flammable liquids (except 

 casing head transport, including 

 aircraft refuelers), all materials.................... 12 8,614 r/ 7,883 r/ 8,173 8,393 r/ 8,395 r/ 8,756

3362121033 Coated for chemicals and acids, 

 all materials 6/............................................11 10,194 r/ 11,037 11,284 10,348 8,902 10,466

3362121031 For asphalt, all materials 6/.......................... 8 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121035 All other, including noncoated 

 for chemicals and acids, high 

 pressure, food and milk, sanitary, 

 cryogenics, all materials............................ 15 r/ 3,376 r/ 3,092 r/ 3,340 r/ 5,176 r/ 4,311 r/ 4,164

3362121041 Platform................................................................ 32 r/ 29,186 40,959 37,856 41,471 r/ 39,070 38,149

All other trailers..................................................(NA) 90,369 101,735 93,126 89,660 89,115 87,695

3362121037 Bulk commodity and dry materials, 

 including pneumatic and mechanical 

 discharge, both tank and hopper 

 types (except van).......................................... 16 r/ 7,462 r/ 7,359 r/ 7,329 r/ 7,326 r/ 7,385 r/ 7,462

3362121039 Pole, logging and pipe.......................................15 r/ 1,274 r/ 1,267 r/ 1,364 r/ 1,515 r/ 1,522 r/ 1,532

 Low-bed heavy haulers, over 10-ton 

 capacity, excluding tilt-bed 

 trailers.......................................................... (NA) 29,571 34,314 30,545 30,024 29,909 28,669

3362121043 Under 40-ton capacity......................................36 r/ 14,223 r/ 18,705 r/ 15,107 r/ 13,855 r/ 14,314 r/ 12,837

3362121045 40-ton capacity and over.................................... 31 r/ 15,348 r/ 15,609 r/ 15,438 r/ 16,169 r/ 15,595 r/ 15,832

 Dump trailers and dump chassis, 

 highway type (rear, side, and 

 bottom dump, including 

 nonpneumatic hoppers).................................. (NA) 27,346 33,724 29,422 26,947 26,559 24,900

3362121047 For materials.................................................35 r/ 19,783 r/ 23,635 r/ 21,437 r/ 19,911 r/ 18,357 r/ 18,884

3362121049 For other, including demolition 

 and excavation..........................................19 r/ 7,563 r/ 10,089 r/ 7,985 r/ 7,036 r/ 8,202 r/ 6,016

3362121051 Automobile transport trailers 7/..........................7 (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D)

3362121055 All other trailers and chassis 

 (except detachable trailers and 

 detachable trailer chassis) 7/............................ 34 24,716 25,071 r/ 24,466 r/ 23,848 r/ 23,740 r/ 25,132

3362121057 Detachable trailer bodies, 

 containers, sold separately..............................11 r/ 11,350 r/ 10,766 r/ 11,015 r/ 10,991 r/ 11,475 r/ 9,158

3362121059 Detachable trailer chassis and 

 running gear, sold separately......................... 8 r/ 12,125 r/ 13,723 r/ 12,158 r/ 11,832 r/ 12,674 r/ 10,455

3362121053 Dollies and converter gear.............................. 17 r/ 2,945 r/ 3,178 r/ 2,799 r/ 3,296 r/ 3,087 r/ 2,969

 - Represents zero. D Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual companies. NA Not available. r/Revised by 5 percent or 

more from previsouly published data. FRP Fiberglass reinforced plastics/plywood. 

 1/Product codes 3362121001, 3362121003 and 3362121005 are combined with product code 3362121015 to avoid disclosing data for 

individual companies. 

 2/Product codes 3362121063, 3362121065 and 3362121067 are combined with product code 3362121069 to avoid disclosing data for 

individual companies. 

 3/Product code 3362121007 is combined with product code 3362121021 to avoid disclosing data for individual companies. 

 4/Product code 3362121009 is combined with product code 3362120111 to avoid disclosing data for individual companies. 

 5/Product codes 3362121013 and 3362121027 are combined with product code 3362121071 to avoid disclosing data for individual 

companies. 

 6/Product code 3362121031 is combined with product code 3362121033 to avoid disclosing data for individual companies. 

 7/Product code 3362121051 is combined with product code 3362121055 to avoid disclosing data for individual companies. 
Table 6. Quantity and Value of Shipments of Truck Trailers and Vans by Type 

 of Material: 2000 and 1999 

[Quantity in units. Value in thousands of dollars] 

Total FRP and steel 1/ Aluminum

Month Quantity Value Quantity Value Quantity Value

2000

 Total ......... 183,789 3,343,733 41,880 666,096 141,909 2,677,637

January ................ 15,330 297,109 3,499 56,036 11,831 241,073

February .............. 16,013 292,739 3,487 55,441 12,526 237,298

March ................... 18,480 314,533 3,480 55,226 15,000 259,307

April ..................... 15,661 271,706 3,452 54,590 12,209 217,116

May ...................... 16,285 280,785 3,472 55,134 12,813 225,651

June ..................... 17,833 312,641 3,503 56,375 14,330 256,266

July ...................... 14,651 259,027 3,478 55,484 11,173 203,543

August .................. 14,639 278,524 3,471 55,027 11,168 223,497

September............. 15,646 298,418 3,507 56,139 12,139 242,279

October ................ 14,275 271,022 3,498 55,381 10,777 215,641

November ........... 12,892 241,805 3,508 55,517 9,384 186,288

December ............ 12,084 225,424 3,525 55,746 8,559 169,678

1999

 Total ......... 218,613 4,076,088 43,816 698,377 174,797 3,377,711

January ................ 17,148 320,691 3,637 57,600 13,511 263,091

February .............. 17,193 320,799 3,644 57,993 13,549 262,806

March ................... 19,788 371,309 3,661 58,590 16,127 312,719

April ..................... 18,350 342,845 3,649 58,496 14,701 284,349

May ...................... 17,732 334,274 3,625 57,892 14,107 276,382

June ..................... 18,865 352,860 3,623 57,738 15,242 295,122

July ...................... 17,827 333,574 3,787 60,220 14,040 273,354

August .................. 18,647 345,346 3,670 58,367 14,977 286,979

September............. 18,533 340,837 3,633 57,789 14,900 283,048

October ................ 18,032 338,152 3,625 57,899 14,407 280,253

November ........... 18,641 343,533 3,615 57,504 15,026 286,029

December ............ 17,857 331,868 3,647 58,289 14,210 273,579

 1/FRP and steel vans are combined to avoid disclosing data for individual 

companies.