Equipment
Dry Van
A standard, enclosed trailer used to protect cargo from the elements.
Detailed Explanation
Dry vans are the most common type of freight trailer, typically 53 feet long. They are used to transport palletized, boxed, or loose freight that does not require temperature control. They are loaded and unloaded from the rear via a loading dock. Dry vans are the workhorse of the trucking industry and can handle a wide variety of cargo.
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FlatbedAn open-deck trailer (no sides or roof) used to transport large, heavy, or dimensional freight that won’t fit inside an enclosed trailer.FTL (Full Truckload)A shipment that fills an entire truck. See also: Truckload (TL).RagtopAn open-top trailer with a tarp cover, used for large or bulky items.ReeferA refrigerated trailer used to transport temperature-sensitive goods.Step DeckA type of flatbed trailer with a lowered deck to accommodate taller cargo.
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