Transport trailer and method for transporting cylindrical containers

摘要

An improved transport trailer is configured for transporting generally cylindrical drum-like containers and includes spacer members which abut the containers in a region intermediate the annular projecting surfaces of the container. The spacer members include a smooth surface for prevention of damage to the container surface and are disposed within the trailer so that the container contact surface is spaced a distance away from the walls of the trailer that is greater than the projecting distance of the annular projecting members of the containers to prevent contact of the annular projecting surfaces with the walls of the trailer. The containers are arranged within the trailer in a staggered pattern to maximize the utilization of cargo space within the trailer and, in cooperation with the spacer members, to substantially prevent movement of the containers during transportation.