2026 48 ft Dry Van Trailer – CDL Training Program

River Parishes Community College (RPCC) is seeking bids for a 2026 model 48-foot dry van trailer for a CDL training program. The trailer must support high-frequency student use, repeated docking maneuvers, and safe operation by inexperienced drivers. The bid includes specifications for the trailer's structure, suspension, braking, safety features, and CDL training enhancements. The college requires a minimum 5-year structural warranty and corrosion-resistant undercoating. The bid also includes pricing requirements, including a cost breakdown and delivery timeline. • Type: Dry Van Trailer • Length: 48 feet • Width: 102 inches • Overall Height: Approx. 13 ft 6 in • Interior Height: 110.5 to 111 inches • Interior Width: 100 inches at wearband • Composite sidewall with interior metal lining • Aluminum roof • Hardwood floor (20000 lb rating) • 14-gauge sidewall wearband • 24-inch logistics post spacing • Air ride suspension (Ultraa-K or equivalent) • Tandem sliding axle • Air-operated slider pins • Automatic tire inflation system (~95 PSI) • Advanced damping system or equivalent • Full ABS braking system • Roll Stability Control (RSC) • Anti-dock walk system • Rear impact guard • LED lighting • DOT reflective tape • Hinged mud flap brackets • Reinforced rear frame