DRY VAN

What is a Dry Van? A Dry Van is a type of semi-trailer that's fully enclosed to protect shipments from outside elements. Designed to carry palletized, boxed or loose freight, Dry Vans aren't temperature-controlled (unlike refrigerated “reefer” units) and can't carry oversized shipments (unlike flatbed trailers). 

The trailers come in various sizes, but 53 'x 8 '6” x 8 '6” is the most common type. Other measures include a 28 ft trailer or a 24 ft trailer, depending on the load type.

Maximum freight weight is 42,000 to 45,000 pounds. Industries that require constant inflow and outflow of dry cargo, like construction, retail and healthcare need dry vans to facilitate their cause. Utilizing dry vans is both efficient and cost-effective.