Services & Fleet — Box, Curtainside & Reefer Trailers | SSM Trans

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Box, curtainside and refrigerated trailers — matched to the load.

Every lane gets the equipment it needs: sealed box trailers for high-value freight, curtainsiders for fast side loading, reefers for temperature-controlled cargo — and customs paperwork handled in-house on every crossing.

EQUIPMENT

What we put on your lane.

Box trailer at loading dock

01Box trailers

Sealed, weatherproof movement for palletised goods and machinery that must arrive clean and dry.

13.6 m≈33 palletsFull & part loads
Curtainside trailer

02Curtainside

Curtains open fully for side loading — the fastest way to turn stacked pallets and awkward pieces around at the dock.

13.6 m≈33 palletsMega height avail.
Refrigerated trailer

03Refrigerated

Chilled and frozen capable trailers with continuous temperature monitoring from pickup to proof of delivery.

-20°C to +12°CLive monitoringFood-grade
Customs paperwork handled in-house

04Customs, in-house

Export and import formalities prepared by our own team on every Dover–Calais and Channel Tunnel crossing — fewer border surprises.

UK ⇄ EUAll corridorsIncluded

LOAD TYPES

Full loads, part loads, controlled cargo.

FTL — Full truckload

  • Dedicated vehicle, point-to-point routing
  • Priority scheduling on regular corridors
  • Best for high-volume or time-critical freight

LTL — Part loads

  • Consolidated along our five core lanes
  • Priced per metre of deck space, in EUR
  • Weekly departures to DE / FR / NL / ES / Scandinavia

Temperature-controlled

  • Chilled and frozen cargo on monitored reefers
  • Pre-cooled trailers on request
  • Continuous readout shared with your team

Machinery & project pieces

  • Non-standard dimensions planned case by case
  • Strapping and load-restraint compliant
  • Single coordinator from quote to delivery

FAQ

What shippers ask first.

Which routes and countries do you cover?

Regular corridors between the UK and Germany, France, the Netherlands, Spain and Scandinavia, routed via Dover–Calais and the Channel Tunnel. Ask us about adjacent destinations — part loads often combine.

Full load or part load — how do I choose?

If you book a full trailer’s worth of freight or need dedicated transit time, FTL is the cleaner choice. Smaller consignments consolidate economically along our regular corridors as LTL, priced per deck metre.

What are the requirements for refrigerated transport?

We need the target temperature band, product type and loading pattern at booking. Reefers are pre-cooled on request and monitored continuously; readouts can be shared with your team.

Who handles customs paperwork?

We do — in-house. Export and import formalities are prepared by our own team for every crossing, which removes the third-party queue from your transit time.

How does pricing work?

Rates are quoted in EUR (€) per lane and load. Account customers can settle by monthly invoice after a confirmed quotation — there is no online checkout.

Do you support monthly invoicing?

Yes. After an approved quote we can set up account terms with monthly invoicing in euros for regular lanes.

How is damage liability handled?

Loads move under standard CMR conditions. Our coordinators confirm liability cover and documentation with you before collection so expectations are clear on every consignment.

How fast do you answer a quote request?

Within one working day for standard lanes. Time-critical and unusual loads get a call first, then a written € quote.

Tell us the lane — we’ll bring the right trailer.

A coordinator replies with a € rate and a transit plan within one working day.

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