A Load Distribution Chart is a technical diagram used to evaluate how weight is allocated across a trailer’s axles. In food trailers, it helps ensure that appliances, storage units, and other equipment are positioned to maintain axle load limits, protect structural integrity, and meet regulatory standards. This chart is essential during trailer design, equipment installation, and compliance inspections to align with Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines and safe towing practices.
Integrate a load distribution chart early in your food trailer planning process to avoid design flaws that compromise safety or compliance. Work with your trailer manufacturer or a qualified engineer to correctly position items like fryers, refrigerators, and fresh or wastewater tanks. Update the chart whenever equipment is added or relocated to preserve balance and prevent long-term wear.
Trailer Ground Strap
A Trailer Ground Strap is a conductive component that connects the metal frame of a food trailer to an established grounding point, allowing electrical current or static charges to safely dissipate into the earth. In mobile food operations, this strap plays a critical role in maintaining electrical safety when connecting to external power sources or […]
Equipment Label Audit
An Equipment Label Audit is a formal inspection process that confirms all equipment installed in a food trailer bears the required safety, certification, and compliance labels. These labels must align with applicable local, state, and federal codes, including standards from organizations such as NSF, UL, and ANSI. In mobile food operations, audits are critical during […]
Load Dock Ramp
A Load Dock Ramp is a detachable or integrated ramp that bridges the floor of a food trailer with an external loading dock. It enables safe, efficient transfer of commercial kitchen equipment, bulk ingredients, and supplies during setup, restocking, or breakdown. Load dock ramps are commonly used at commissary kitchens, food trailer depots, and event […]
Team Building Success at Golden State Trailers: A Redfin Adventure
At Golden State Trailers, we believe in the power of community and adventure, which is why we’re excited to announce our recent feature in Redfin’s latest article! Sacramento, CA, a city rich in history and culture, offers the perfect backdrop for new adventures, team building, and success. Whether it’s exploring the picturesque Old Sacramento Waterfront […]
