Who Uses Dry Van Trailers for Shipping?

Dry Van Trailer Cargo Shipping with
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Van trailers are useful for a variety of shipments, from moving the contents of your home to moving oddly shaped cargo for many different industries. Van trailers are preferred for many shippers, as the van itself keeps the cargo dry and protected from the elements. Dry van trailers can handle large quantities of goods, delicate products, and even larger items like autos or motorcycles. If you notice a trailer behind a semi-truck, there's a good chance it's a dry van trailer; the name is derived from the trailer's ability to keep the cargo "dry."

Dry van trailers can come in different sizes to accommodate different industries' loads. The two most common sizes are 53', which is the maximum length for a dry van trailer, and a "pup" van trailer, generally 26' to 29' long. Van trailers can be crafted from galvanized steel, aluminum, hardwood or iron. Using the dry van shipping services from Heavy Haulers can help you move your goods across the country or transport oddly shaped items. Many van trailers come equipped with blankets, to protect furniture and the like from chipping or being damaged in transit.


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Your Heavy Haulers Dry Van Shipping Experience

Booking cargo transport service in a Heavy Haulers van trailer starts with a phone call to one of our logistics specialists. We will gather information about the dimensions of your shipment and the items you need to be transported. Then, we work with the right sized van trailer and rig, keeping your timeline and schedule at the forefront. The route planner will handle all the forms needed to transport your Heavy Haulers shipment, including customs or weigh station forms. Heavy Haulers can transport your goods across North America – or just across town. When you're ready to get started, give us a call at (800) 908-6206 for a FREE, no-obligation quote.

Need Transport Services For Your Dry Van Trailers?

Let Heavy Haulers take care of all the details of your dry van trailer transport. Our logistics managers will take care of all permits, routing, and scheduling, while our professional drivers will take care of safely delivering your dry van trailer to the U.S. destination. Versatility is the foundation of dry van trailer design. They can haul one or two very large items or many pallets of smaller items. These are just a few things that are transported in dry van trailers:

● Non-perishable food and beverages
● Electronics
● Clothing and textiles
● Building materials




Dry van trailers are also used in many service industries, including:

  • ● Freight Shipping
  • ● Moving companies
  • ● Construction
  • ● Furniture stores

  • ● LTL, Full-Loads, Partials, Reefer Etc.

Let Heavy Haulers take care of all the details of your dry van trailer transport. Our logistics managers will take care of all permits, routing, and scheduling, while our professional drivers will take care of safely delivering your dry van trailer to the U.S. destination.

When You Need a Dry Van Trailer for Shipping

When You Need a Dry Van Trailer for Shipping


Heavy Haulers provides professional dry van trailer shipping to any U.S. destination you choose. We take care of all permits, pilot cars, and escorts for your transport. Our skilled drivers will haul your dry van trailer safely and efficiently. Let us take care of your next transport for a dry van trailer. Dry van trailers serve several functions during the shipping process. If your shipment needs any of the following, a dry van trailer is the right choice for you.

● Forestry Trucks
● Crane Trucks
● Digger Derricks
● Utility Trucks

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What You Need to Know About Transporting Dry Van Trailers

Since enclosed trailers load and unload from the back, often dry van trailers are backed up to a loading dock that is the same height as the dock platform. This allows for easier loading and unloading with the use of pallet jacks and forklifts. If there is no loading dock to utilize, a forklift can rise to the height of the trailer. In cases where neither a loading dock or forklift is available, many dry van trailers have a lift gate to facilitate loading and unloading. The lift gate lets the load from the trailer deck be lowered to the ground, using a motorized deck. Versatility helps make the dry van trailer the most common trailer type on the road in America. When you need to haul a dry van trailer, Heavy Haulers is ready to provide premium dry van trailer shipping in all 50 states.

We offer an extensive range of trailer choices, including:

Common Trailer Types Available from Heavy Haulers

Heavy Haulers specializes in hauling heavy loads such as construction equipment, oil field rigging and Super Loads. We are wideload experts! We offer an extensive range of trailer choices, including:






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