Nkargo's Trailer Guide
Notes:
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Truck trailers can vary significantly depending on the manufacturer and load requirements and the state roadway regulations, make sure to check the state you are in for regulations and guidelines.
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This is only a guide, and should not be used as a final word in dock planning.
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Be sure to verify incoming freight trailers with the customer to ensure all scenarios are covered.
Dry Vans:
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Used to carry most freight (boxed, crated, palletized, etc)
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Common lengths: 28’, 32’, 36’, 40’, 42’, 43’, 45’, 48’, 53’
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Common widths: 96” – 102” (8’—8.5’)
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Common heights: 12.5’ – 13.5’
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Common axle/wheel ratios: 2 axle/8-wheel, heavy loads use 3 axle/12 wheel or 4 axle/ 16 wheel configurations
Refrigerated Vans (Reefers):
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Reefers are refrigerated by a unit commonly at the front of the trailer and are insulated to transport perishable goods
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Common lengths: 28’, 32’, 36’, 40’, 48’, 53’
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Common widths: 96”—102” (8’—8.5’)
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Common heights: 12.5”—13.5”
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Common axle/wheel ratios: 2 axle/8-wheel, heavy loads use 3 axle/12 wheel or 4 axle/ 16 wheel configurations
Flat Bed Trailers:
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These trailers are designed to accommodate oversize cargo that wouldn’t normally fit into standard sized freight trailers.
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Platform trailers are also designed for transporting materials that must be loaded/unloaded from the top or side of the trailer.
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Common lengths: 26’, 40’, 42’, 45’, 48’
