System and method for washing a vehicle

A trailer washing system comprising:

• a first washing unit configured for use along one or more guide rails disposed in the interior storage area of the trailer, the washing unit having a frame including a channel extending therethrough, a plurality of nozzles disposed about the periphery of the frame in communication with the channel and at least one drive mechanism operatively connected to the one or more guide rails and the first washing unit to move the first washing unit through the interior storage area of the trailer;
• a second washing unit configured for use on one or more rails extending about an exterior surface of the tractor trailer, the second washing unit including a frame having a channel extending therethrough, one or more nozzles disposed about the periphery of the frame in communication with the channel and at least one drive mechanism operatively connected to the one or more rails and the second washing unit to move the second washing unit about the exterior of the trailer;
• a washing supply unit in communication with the fist and second washing units;
• and
• a controller in communication with the first and second washing units and the washing supply unit,
• wherein the controller instructs the washing supply unit to direct a washing solution under pressure to the first and second washing units that is expelled through the one or more nozzles on to the storage area of the trailer as the at least one drive mechanism moves the first washing unit through the storage area of the vehicle and onto the exterior of the trailer as the at least one drive mechanism moves the second washing unit about the exterior of the trailer.

A method for cleaning an interior storage area of a vehicle using an integrated washing system comprises:

• providing a washing unit configured for use along one or more guide rails disposed in the interior storage area of the trailer, the washing unit having a frame including a channel extending therethrough, a plurality of nozzles disposed about the periphery of the frame in communication with the channel;
• providing a washing supply unit in communication with the washing unit;
• instructing at least one drive mechanism operatively connected to the one or more guide rails and the first washing unit with a controller to move the first washing unit through the interior storage area of the trailer to begin at least one washing cycle;
• instructing the washing supply unit with the controller to direct a washing solution under pressure to the washing unit that is expelled through the one or more nozzles of the washing unit on to the storage area of the trailer;
• and
• instructing the washing unit and washing supply unit with the controller to cease operation upon completion of the at least one washing cycle.