Dry Van Trailers

Dry van shipping is the most common form of freight transport in the United States. A dry van trailer is sometimes called an enclosed box trailer because that is essentially what it is: a box on wheels with doors on the back. While they generally lack the temperature control features needed to transport perishables, they make up for it by being good at transporting just about everything else. 

To help you understand the benefits of using a dry van trailer, the hauling experts at Utility Trailer Sales of Washington have put together the following information. 

Advantages

As long as keeping the cargo at a certain temperature isn’t a concern, a dry van can haul anything you can fit into it. You can rest assured that the large and tough enclosed box will protect its contents from weather, vandalism, and theft. Another advantage is that due to their ubiquity, most factories, consumer outlets, and/or resellers that you do business with will already have facilities like loading docks geared towards loading and unloading dry vans.

Versatility

Though variations obviously exist, dry van trailers are typically up to 53’ in length and have a weight capacity of up to 45,000 pounds (equivalent to 26 standard-sized pallets). Dry vans are perfect for both full truckload shipping and LTL shipping. In the case of the former, full truckload shipping allows customers to customize their pick-up and delivery schedules so that the delivery always arrives in a safe and timely manner. On the other hand, LTL shipping allows for shipment consolidation, helping to reduce costs. 

To view dry van trailers in person or online, visit Utility Trailer Sales of Washington. We boast four brick-and-mortar stores throughout Washington, including in Auburn and Mt. Vernon. We are also proud to operate over 20 mobile service trucks throughout Washington state. Whether you are looking to purchase a dry van trailer or you are a trucker in need of some roadside assistance, we can help you out!