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More Information About Van Trailers

Van trailers are freight hauling trailers that are supported by axles in the rear and a semi truck or tractor in the front. With van trailers, an enclosed freight box sits on top of the trailer frame and accepts big loads that need to travel both short and long distances. When a van trailer is unhooked from the tractor, the weight in front is shifted to a drop down support legs that carry the weight and make the unhooked trailer amazingly stable. Because of their size, van trailers are some of the most common types of trailers utilized for commercial logistics and transport.

Common Van Trailer Uses

Because it's so efficient a hauling system, van trailers haul virtually anything from commercial items like metal and wood material, to consumer items like furnishings and electronics. Dry van trailers run from 28 feet to 53 feet in length and are usually over 8 feet wide. They stand over 8 feet tall. That's a lot of cubic feet of cargo space, but it's not just about the number of cubic feet available. Dry vans come in superior lengths, like the standard 53-footer trailer, so while items that are longer than usual would not be difficult with a dry van trailer, while other styles of trailers couldn't handle it. If a job calls for hauling long beams, gutters or pipes to a work site, long lengths aren't a deal killer. Many items cannot be broken down into shorter lengths, so it's just a matter of finding the right trailer. With dry vans, long lengths are a piece of cake.

What is Unique about Van Trailers?

A van trailer is unique in that it's much easier to maneuver than other trailers. The trailer kingpin rests in a fifth wheel behind a tractor cab and the one pin connection provides a single pivot point to make turning and backing up simple and painless. The single king pin connection means that van trailers are easier to unhook and leave standing independently on supportive swing-down legs. This allows the driver to swap trailers quickly and conveniently.

If you're looking for a standard dry van trailer, you'll find brand names like Stoughton, Strick, Dorsey, Utility and Great Dane at Trucker To Trucker. At lengths up to 53 feet long and 8.5 feet wide, the dry van impresses with air ride suspension and heavy duty tires. The dry van is the picture of stability on the road or resting on its front supports.