What is a 53' Dry Van?
The 53ft dry van, like other dry vans on the market, is an enclosed trailer used to carry goods that require protection from the elements. As you may have noted, the 53′ dry van is the longest and most commonly used dry van in freight transport.
The 53 footer comes with an interior loadable space measuring 52 ft 6in. long, 101 inches wide and 110 inches high.
- A standard 53′ dry van will have these features:
- Aluminum construction
- Swing
- Wood floor
- All Steel wheels
- Air-ride suspension
- Tire pressure monitoring system
The trailers load up to 45,000 pounds or carry 26 standard pallets and can be used to transport dry food, hardware, beverages, and any other non-temperature sensitive freight.
