GlideSide

Village of Lakewood,  IL 
United States
  • Booth: 30604, 19108

Glideside is the first semi-trailer to combine the hard-sided benefits of a regular semi-trailer with the accessibility of a common flatbed trailer.

 Show Specials

  • Movable Wall System. This patent-pending design includes weather-tight, movable wall panels on a single track, ensuring easy access to freight along the trailer's entire length. Breaking the rules of first-in, last-out and delivering in any order all day long.  Unlike traditional trailers with fixed rear doors, Glideside’s panels enable efficient customization for your services, with dock-free loading and unloading.

 Press Releases

  • (Mar 12, 2026)

    The Glideside Trailer offers a paradigm shift in logistics by eliminating reliance on traditional loading docks, maximizing trailer capacity to 100%, and reducing the need for large warehouse infrastructure. This innovative system is engineered to streamline operations while addressing sustainability challenges. Compared to traditional dry van trailers, Glideside reduces empty trips, optimizes load capacity, and contributes to a measurable reduction in time at 15-20% per stop.

    The Glideside Trailer integrates advanced engineering to deliver unmatched flexibility, efficiency, and performance.

 Products

  • Unlock the Supply Chain Glideside

    PIT STOP Fast Loading/Unloading

    Glideside eliminates the need for long dock queues or warehouse bottlenecks. Freight can be accessed from any point, significantly cutting stop times by 50%, increasing daily delivery capacity, and enabling faster inventory turnover.

    Environmental Impact

    By increasing load capacity to 100% and reducing empty return trips, Glideside saves fuel and decreases emissions. For instance, a fleet of 1,000 trailers using Glideside technology could save more than 1.5 million gallons of fuel annually, reducing CO₂ emissions by more than 15,000 metric tons.  U.S. Census data shows more than 50 % of all trailers returned empty 

    Competitive Differentiation:

    Traditional trailers rely on rear-only access, leading to inefficiencies such as extended loading times, reliance on warehouses, and unused trailer space. Glideside’s dock-free system, accessible wall panels, and mobile depot compatibility solve these issues, offering a future-proof alternative to legacy solutions.

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