a barrel dolly includes a main frame that has members for supporting a barrel and a roller frame detachable from the main frame for loading the barrel through an open end of the main frame . the main frame includes bridge hooks that mate with receiver notches on the roller frame for attaching the roller frame to the main frame . the roller frame includes a sliding handle that a user grasps to rotate the roller frame for releasing and securing the roller frame and the main frame . an optional lifting handle enables the user to safely and easily load heavy barrels on the barrel dolly .