Dry Freight Trucking / Great Western / LTL Trucking Services

At Great Western, we have a team who will advise and recommend precisely which type of truck and / or trailer equipment is best for each particular shipment. The use of Dry Vans, Curtain Vans, Logistics Vans (with blanket wrap capability), Refrigerated Vans, Flatbeds (std, single drop, double drop, RGN and stretch) and Over-Dimensional Bed Trailers is enough to make one's head spin; so, if you have a question about the best type of trailer for your freight, call or contact us.

It is important to know that the use of van, flatbed, or another type of trailer is fundamental to proper cost avoidance and efficient operation in the trucking industry. In the meantime, take a look at the information below on Dry Freight Vans to help you understand a few of the fundamentals.

Dry Freight Trucking

Standard dimensions of a 53' Dry Freight Van

Trailer specifications and configurations are standard in the industry. Vans measure either 53 feet or 48 feet.

Truckloads, also known as Full Truckloads (FTL or sometimes TL), are typically priced by the mile. This service usually gives you exclusive use to the flatbed or van, regardless of how full the particular trailer is. Truckload shipping can utilize van or flatbed trailers, depending on your shipment configuration. Often, businesses with freight to ship will contact truckload carriers even though the particular shipment in question may not fill up an entire trailer. Your partial truckload shipment can be priced well below Full Truckload (FTL) pricing.

For example, Great Western may have a partial truck load going from San Francisco to Atlanta, and you may have a shipment that needs to be transported from San Francisco to Memphis. By filling a 53' Dry Van with both shipments, you can save a great deal of money!

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Call us at 1-800-972-8484 or contact us today to receive a quote on your dry freight shipment.