Dry van freight broker — FTL and LTL quotes.
Dry van is the most common trailer type in US freight — an enclosed 53-foot trailer for standard, non-temperature-sensitive cargo. We have deep dry van coverage with options on virtually every lane in the continental US.
What you get
Dry van is our highest-volume equipment type, so you get the broadest carrier availability and the most competitive rates. We quote FTL and LTL dry van simultaneously, so you see both options on one screen and pick the one that fits your load.
Broadest availability
Dry van is our highest-volume equipment type, with capacity on virtually every continental US lane.
FTL and LTL together
Full and partial dry van quoted simultaneously, so you compare both options at once.
Standard 53' and 48'
Standard 53-foot and 48-foot trailers, with team drivers available for time-sensitive loads.
Drop trailer options
Drop-and-hook available on qualifying lanes to cut dock dwell time.
Binding all-in rates
Fuel surcharge included in the quoted rate — no post-acceptance changes.
Real-time tracking
Live status from pickup to delivery on every dry van load.
How it works
Get a quote
Enter origin, destination, commodity, weight and pickup date for a binding rate in 60 seconds.
We match your load
We assign a vetted, insured dry van carrier from our network.
You move freight
Your freight ships with real-time tracking until delivery.
Frequently asked questions
What freight ships dry van?+
Dry van handles most general freight — consumer goods, packaged food, electronics, automotive parts, building materials and industrial supplies. If your freight doesn't require temperature control, open-deck exposure or flatbed due to size, dry van is the default.
What's the maximum weight for a dry van load?+
The standard legal limit is roughly 44,000–45,000 lbs of freight weight (80,000 lbs gross vehicle weight). Overweight permits are available on some lanes.
Can I ship partial loads on a dry van?+
Yes. We quote LTL and partial truckload dry van alongside full truckload, so you only pay for what you need.
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