Commercial Equipment
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.
Standard Length
16ft - 26ft
Trailer exterior or combination dimension.
Maximum Payload
10,000 - 26,000 lbs
Subject to federal 80,000 lbs GVWR limits.
Pallet Capacity
6 to 12 pallets
Standard 48x40-inch GMA pallet layout.
Typical Transported Commodities
- Local Retail Deliveries
- E-commerce Bulk
- Appliances
- Expedited LTL
FMCSA Verification Checklist
Operating Authority:
For-hire motor carriers must maintain active FMCSA Property Carrier Authority.
Insurance Filings:
Form BMC-91X primary liability ($750K to $1M+) and sufficient commercial cargo policy limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do box truck operators need a CDL?
Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) under 26,001 lbs non-hazmat do not require a federal Commercial Driver's License (CDL), though interstate operators still require a USDOT number.