Dallas 53 ft Dry Van Trucking

The 53 ft dry van is the workhorse of American freight. It is a fully enclosed, weather-sealed trailer for palletized and boxed goods that do not need temperature control, and the most cost-effective way to ship a full truckload. We move dry van freight from Dallas, TX to all 50 states, with 24/7 dispatch and live tracking on every load.

Dry van specifications

• Trailer length: 53 ft

• Payload: up to about 45,000 lbs

• Cargo space: about 3,500 cubic feet

• Pallets: up to 26 standard 48 x 40 in pallets, single stacked

• Loading: rear doors at dock height for forklift loading

What ships in a dry van

• Palletized consumer goods and retail inventory

• Packaged food and beverages that do not need refrigeration

• Paper, packaging and printed materials

• Building products such as flooring, tile and fixtures

• Manufactured parts, appliances and electronics

• Floor-loaded cartons and e-commerce freight

Full truckload from Dallas–Fort Worth

With a full truckload, the trailer is dedicated to your shipment from pickup to delivery. There are no terminal transfers and no extra handling, which lowers the risk of damage and makes transit times more predictable than LTL. DFW sits where I-35, I-20, I-30 and I-45 meet, so freight leaving North Texas can head efficiently to markets in every direction.

Dry van, reefer or flatbed?

Choose a dry van for anything that fits through the rear doors and does not need temperature control. If your product must stay cold or frozen, use a reefer trailer. For machinery, steel or loads that must be craned on from the top or side, use a flatbed semi. For smaller shipments of a few pallets, a 26 ft box truck or 24 ft enclosed hot shot is often a better value.

Need just the trailer?

Carriers and fleets with their own tractor and CDL driver can rent a 53 ft dry van trailer from us on flexible terms.

Frequently asked questions

How many pallets fit in a 53 ft dry van?

Up to 26 standard 48 x 40 in pallets single stacked, or more if your freight can be double stacked safely. The total weight must stay within the trailer's payload.

How much does dry van shipping cost?

Rates depend on the lane, distance, weight, pickup and delivery times and current market conditions. We quote each load upfront. Request a free quote or call (214) 217-6302.

Can you load at a facility without a dock?

Dry vans are designed for dock loading. If your site has no dock, tell us when you request a quote and we will suggest the best option, such as a box truck with liftgate.