• Carman Transport's subsidiary, Brit-European Transport, has increased its trailer
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loadings following the relaxation of semi-trailer lengths. By using a standard MAN 16.331 day cab tractive unit with a top sleeper pod coupled to a 13.3m trailer, Carman is now able to carry up to 32 metric pallets, or 26 imperial pallets, while staying within the overall 15.5m limit for artics. The first of ten new Task trailers has entered service with BET for long haul work across Europe with part of the journey carried out by piggy-back on French xauways. io achieve correct weight distribution, the trailer king pin is set 1.65m behind the bulkhead while a second socket is provided at one metre. Swing clearance is claimed to be more than adequate. The trailer's very deep side raves incorporate twistlocks for securing it to rail wagons, although by paying careful attention to design, BET has been able to avoid an angled roof profile for its trailers, unlike other piggy-back units.