Dry Van
A fully enclosed, non-temperature-controlled trailer used for general freight. Dry vans are the most common trailer type in the US, accounting for roughly 70% of all truckload shipments. They protect cargo from weather and road debris while allowing standard dock-height loading.
Detailed Explanation
A fully enclosed, non-temperature-controlled trailer used for general freight. Dry vans are the most common trailer type in the US, accounting for roughly 70% of all truckload shipments. They protect cargo from weather and road debris while allowing standard dock-height loading.
Example
A consumer goods manufacturer ships 20 pallets of packaged snack foods from Chicago to Atlanta in a 53-foot dry van trailer.
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