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A joining member for joining an adjacent pair of plates to form a portion of a side wall of a trailer, wherein at least one of the plates includes a series of openings. The joining member includes a strip having an inner surface adjacent the plates and an outer surface opposite the inner surface, th

A joining member for joining an adjacent pair of plates to form a portion of a side wall of a trailer, wherein at least one of the plates includes a series of openings. The joining member includes a strip having an inner surface adjacent the plates and an outer surface opposite the inner surface, the strip including a plurality of rows of apertures, wherein each aperture extends between the inner surface and the outer surface and is adapted to receive a fastener for attaching the strip to both plates, the inner surface also including a first channel aligned to overlap both plates and a second channel aligned with the series of openings to define a series of logistics slots, and a sealing strip situated in the first channel.

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[ What is claimed is:] [13.] A plate trailer comprisinga floor,a side wall extending from the floor and including a first planar plate and a second planar plate, the first and second planar plates being aligned in coplanar relation and having respective edges aligned in parallel, spaced relation; an

[ What is claimed is:] [13.] A plate trailer comprisinga floor,a side wall extending from the floor and including a first planar plate and a second planar plate, the first and second planar plates being aligned in coplanar relation and having respective edges aligned in parallel, spaced relation; anda joining member for joining the first and second plates, the joining member including a strip having an inner surface adjacent the plates and an outer surface opposite the inner surface, the strip including a plurality of rows of apertures, wherein each aperture extends between the inner surface and the outer surface and is adapted to receive a fastener for attaching the strip to both plates, the inner surface also including a first channel aligned to overlap both plates and a second channel aligned with a series of openings to define a series of logistics slots, anda sealing strip situated in the first channel.