2016 Wabash Trailers For Sale in Texas

The documented floor rating must cover the loaded forklift's axle weight and tire contact area, not just the freight weight. A 2016 Wabash DuraPlate van's composite walls do not establish its floor capacity. Obtain the original floor specification and inspect for crushed boards, loose fasteners, damaged crossmembers, and repairs near the rear threshold, where repeated forklift entry concentrates stress.

Standard Texas Interstate limits are 80,000 pounds gross combination weight, 34,000 pounds per tandem, and 20,000 pounds per single axle, subject to bridge-formula and equipment limits. A 2016 Wabash trailer's cargo allowance also depends on tractor and trailer tare weight. Sliding tandems redistribute axle loads but do not increase gross weight limits. Permitted operations and particular routes can have different requirements.

New condition alone does not establish warranty coverage on a 2016 Wabash trailer; obtain written manufacturer confirmation tied to the VIN and in-service date. Confirm whether coverage ever started and whether storage-related deterioration is excluded. A first retail sale of a qualifying trailer over 26,000 pounds GVWR can also trigger 12% federal excise tax, subject to exemptions. Verify tax status separately from title status.

Test a 2016 Wabash refrigerated trailer at the required cargo setpoint, recording ambient temperature, pull-down time, and temperature stability. A quick empty-box cooldown does not establish performance under load. Inspect evaporator airflow, door gaskets, insulation damage, and refrigeration service records. Verify refrigeration-unit hours and model year separately from the trailer, since a replacement unit may not match the 2016 trailer build.