Transport operations — Apr 2026
What a Walking Floor trailer actually is
A Walking Floor trailer has a hydraulically driven slat floor that moves cargo toward the rear of the trailer in a slow, walking motion — pushing the load out without tipping the trailer bed or requiring equipment at the unloading point. The trailer stays level throughout.
More on the equipment itself is on our Walking Floor transport page.
Cargo types suited to Walking Floor
Walking Floor trailers are commonly used for bulk and loose cargo where the alternative would be tipping or manual unloading: wood chips and biomass, grain and other agricultural bulk, aggregates and loose construction materials, recycled materials, and big bags or palletised bulk goods that don't need individual handling.
Why the unloading method matters
For bulk cargo, unloading time at the destination often determines how quickly a trailer can be turned around for its next load. A Walking Floor trailer can unload without a tipping area, without forklifts, and without the destination needing any specific unloading infrastructure beyond space for the material to be deposited — which matters for sites that wouldn't otherwise be equipped to receive bulk deliveries.
When Walking Floor isn't the right choice
Walking Floor trailers aren't suited to everything. Fragile goods, standard palletised retail freight that needs to stay on its pallets and in its original configuration, or cargo that needs to be unloaded from the side rather than the rear, are generally better suited to curtain-side trailers. The trailer type should match the cargo and the unloading point — not the other way around.
How Alvora operates Walking Floor transport
Walking Floor runs alongside our refrigerated and curtain-side fleet as part of our European road freight operation — see our fleet for the full picture. For Walking Floor-specific enquiries, our team can be reached directly at walkingfloor@alvora.ee, or get in touch through our general contact page.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a Walking Floor trailer take to unload?
It depends on the cargo and volume, but the floor mechanism itself runs continuously until the trailer is empty — there's no need to stop and reposition as with tipping. For most bulk loads, this is faster than tipping or manual unloading, and it doesn't require the destination to have a tipping area.
Can Walking Floor trailers carry palletised goods?
Yes, for bulk palletised goods such as big bags, Walking Floor trailers can work well. For standard retail palletised freight that needs to remain in its original pallet configuration for delivery, a curtain-side trailer is usually more appropriate.
Is there a weight limit difference compared to standard trailers?
Walking Floor trailers are built to the same general weight standards as other European trailers, though the floor mechanism itself adds some tare weight. For specific payload figures for a planned shipment, it's best to confirm directly against the cargo and route.