Commercial Transportation Equipment
Comprehensive technical specifications, dimensions, maximum payload capacities, and FMCSA regulatory requirements across major commercial trailer configurations.
Dry Van
Enclosed Standard 53ft Freight Transport
Dry van trailers are the most widely utilized freight equipment in North America, offering fully enclosed protection for palletized dry goods, consumer retail, and non-perishable freight.
Refrigerated (Reefer)
Temperature-Controlled Freight Logistics
Reefer trailers feature integrated refrigeration units capable of maintaining precise temperature ranges from -20°F to 70°F for perishable food, pharmaceuticals, and sensitive chemicals.
Flatbed
Open-Deck Freight for Oversized & Industrial Loads
Flatbed trailers offer open, unobstructed deck space without sides or roof, enabling top, side, and rear crane loading of heavy industrial materials, steel, and machinery.
Auto Transport / Car Hauler
Multi-Vehicle Automotive Transportation
Specialized multi-level open and enclosed vehicle trailers engineered to safely transport passenger automobiles, SUVs, light trucks, and classic cars.
Step Deck (Drop Deck)
Taller Open-Deck Machinery & Equipment Transport
Step deck trailers feature a lowered bottom deck designed to haul taller cargo (up to 10ft high) without requiring special oversize transit permits.
Box Truck / Straight Truck
Urban Distribution & Local Expedited Freight
Straight trucks with permanently mounted cargo boxes, ideal for final-mile logistics, liftgate residential deliveries, and metropolitan regional distribution.
Tanker / Bulk Liquid
Liquid Bulk & Chemical Transportation
Specialized cylindrical pressurized or insulated vessel trailers designed for bulk transport of petroleum, chemicals, food-grade syrups, and liquefied gases.
Hot Shot
Expedited Gooseneck Trailer Transport
Class 3-5 heavy-duty pickup trucks paired with 30-40ft gooseneck flatbed trailers for time-critical, expedited, or smaller industrial shipments.
Matching Equipment with Registered Carrier Authority
Federal motor carriers must declare the commodities and vehicle configurations they operate on their biennial Form MCS-150 census filings. Always ensure your carrier maintains appropriate BMC-91X primary insurance and hazmat safety permits for your required equipment type.