Pre-trip inspection
Brakes, tires, lights, coupling and trailer condition are checked before every trip, as federal rules require.
Fleet
The right trailer for general freight
Our fleet runs late-model tractors pulling 53-foot dry vans. The 53-foot dry van is the workhorse of American freight: enclosed, weatherproof and sized for a full truckload of palletized or floor-loaded goods.
Every tractor runs with an electronic logging device, as federal rules require for interstate carriers, and every trailer is inspected before it is loaded. Load bars and straps travel with the trailer so freight is secured before the doors close.
Specifications
53-foot dry van: typical specifications
| Exterior length | 53 ft |
|---|---|
| Interior length | approx. 52 ft 6 in |
| Interior width | approx. 8 ft 2 in to 8 ft 6 in (98 to 101 in) |
| Interior height | approx. 108 to 110 in |
| Rear door opening | approx. 8 ft 2 in wide by 8 ft 10 in high |
| Standard pallet positions | 26 pallets (48 x 40 in), single-stacked |
| Typical freight capacity | approx. 42,000 to 45,000 lb, depending on tractor and fuel weight |
| Floor | Hardwood or composite, rated for forklift loading |
| Securement | Load bars and straps carried on every trailer |
Figures above are typical for the equipment type. When you request a quote, tell us your pallet count, weight and any height limits and we will confirm the load fits before it is booked.
Keeping equipment road-ready
Maintenance and inspection
Post-trip reports
Defects found on the road are written up so they are repaired before the equipment goes back out.
Scheduled service
Preventive maintenance runs on mileage and time intervals, so small problems are caught early.
Annual inspection
Every commercial vehicle carries a current annual inspection under federal safety regulations.
Clean trailers
Trailers are swept and checked for leaks, holes and odors before your freight goes in.
Electronic logs
ELDs record hours of service automatically and keep driving time honest and legal.
Need to check a load fits?
Send the dimensions, pallet count and weight. We will confirm before you book.