Freight Equipment Directory

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.

Length:48ft - 53ft
Max Payload:45,000 lbs
Capacity:26 standard 48x40 pallets
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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.

Length:53ft
Max Payload:43,500 lbs
Capacity:26 standard pallets
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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.

Length:48ft - 53ft
Max Payload:48,000 lbs
Capacity:Open Deck
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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.

Length:75ft - 80ft (Stinger-steered)
Max Payload:Varies by vehicle configuration
Capacity:3 to 10 vehicles
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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.

Length:48ft - 53ft
Max Payload:48,000 lbs
Capacity:Upper Deck + Lower Deck
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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.

Length:16ft - 26ft
Max Payload:10,000 - 26,000 lbs
Capacity:6 to 12 pallets
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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.

Length:42ft - 50ft
Max Payload:Varies by fluid density (up to 45,000 lbs cargo)
Capacity:5,000 - 9,000 Gallons
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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.

Length:30ft - 40ft Gooseneck
Max Payload:12,000 - 16,500 lbs
Capacity:8 to 10 pallets
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FMCSA Equipment Compliance

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.