Why choose Trailned?
Versatile application
NNRD has been a loyal customer of Trailned for many years; the first Knapen trailer was purchased back in 2009. They specialize in waste management and are active in the Friesland, Groningen, and Drenthe regions. Their activities include collecting, sorting, and recycling various types of waste from the region. Their versatile fleet includes eight widely deployable Knapen moving floor trailers, which cover approximately 130,000 km annually.
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Indispensable trailers
We spoke with Jan Kuipers, who has been working in the waste industry for over 30 years. Since 2017, he has been operationally responsible for NNRD’s branches in Harlingen, Drachten, and Groningen.
“Our orange Knapen trailers are a familiar sight in the region!”
What started more than 25 years ago with 1 refuse collection vehicle has now grown into a fleet of many different vehicles. From hook-lift trucks to semi-trailers specifically for hazardous waste, refuse collection vehicles, and Knapen moving floor trailers. Last year, the 2 newest Knapen moving floor trailers were added. Jan proudly says that the orange NNRD trailers have become a familiar sight in the streetscape of their region!
Large volume and safe unloading
The advantages of working daily with the moving floor trailers from Knapen is that we can take a large volume with us and always unload in a safe manner. Also in indoor situations such as a hall where the height is limited. The volumes that are transported with a moving floor trailer cannot be loaded with tippers, let alone unloaded in a safe manner. Safety is important, and with 4 or 5 times loading and unloading per day, the choice for a Knapen moving floor trailer is quickly made.
“The Knapen trailer is ideally suited for the application of our services!”
Why choose Trailned?
Diverse cargoes
What we transport with our Knapen moving floor trailers varies. Mainly voluminous waste such as wood, plastic, films, and construction & demolition waste, but also compost, peat, and wood chips. This waste is then processed into raw materials for new products.
When we transport wood chips, we load up to 22 tons. With construction and demolition waste, the trailer is often loaded to its maximum capacity. The drivers can use the built-in meters to check how much weight has been loaded.
“We transport pretty much everything, except what doesn’t fit.”
Long lifespan
We have good experiences with the trailers from Knapen, both in terms of maintenance and lifespan. Our oldest Knapen trailer is from 2014 and is still being used extensively. However, good maintenance is important for a long lifespan.
For maintenance, there is a service point in Drachten, which is extremely convenient for us. Our own workshop also has material in stock to carry out minor maintenance or simple repairs ourselves. For major maintenance or overhauls, the trailers go to Knapen Service in Deurne.
To preserve the trailers, our drivers are responsible for daily cleaning and keeping the trailers tidy. What you keep clean continues to work well.
Why choose Trailned?
From practice
Leffert Tiekstra has been working as a driver for more than 30 years, 20 of which have been at NNRD. He has been driving a moving floor trailer since 2009.
You can unload the entire cargo with one push of a button, and that is really wonderful, that’s what it’s all about. I used to drive a tipper for a while, but what tips is not good in my eyes. Furthermore, a Knapen trailer simply has a beautiful appearance, especially the rear with the bumper is very nicely designed.
“My Knapen trailer is a loyal follower.”
