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Dry Van Freight · Shipper services
Dry Van Freight Brokerage
Connect with freight brokerage support for standard dry van shipments, general commodities, and interstate capacity.
Dry vans protect freight from ordinary road weather and provide an enclosed space for general commodities. Trailer length alone is not enough to confirm fit: usable dimensions, door opening, payload, pallet pattern and loading method all matter.
Who this equipment is suited for
Palletized or boxed non-temperature-controlled freight that fits the confirmed trailer and does not require open-deck, bulk, tank or specialized handling.
Discuss your shipment
Share the lane, dates, cargo profile and equipment needs. NorthStar can review the request and confirm whether suitable capacity is available.
Request a freight quoteQuotes are provided by our partner, Freight Sidekick. NorthStar may earn a commission when you book.
Shipment details to confirm
- Commodity, packaging, pallet count, dimensions, gross weight and stackability
- Pallet footprint and loading pattern; confirm whether freight is floor-loaded or palletized
- Dock height, door clearance, forklift access and live-load or drop-trailer plan
- Appointment windows, driver assist, inside delivery, liftgate or other accessorials
- Seal, load bars, blocking/bracing, fragile or crush-sensitive handling instructions
Equipment and dispatch planning
- Send dimensions and weights by handling unit, not only a shipment total
- Check pallet pattern and usable trailer space before assuming the load fits
- Confirm loading/unloading method, facility hours and detention terms
- List all accessorials and special handling in the quote and rate confirmation
A shipment can be under a trailer's weight limit and still fail to fit because of pallet orientation, door clearance, height, uneven weight distribution or loading access.
Frequently asked questions
How many pallets fit in a dry van?
It depends on trailer dimensions, pallet footprint, orientation, weight, stackability and loading rules. Provide the actual pallet dimensions for a fit check.
Can dry vans haul temperature-sensitive freight?
A standard dry van does not actively control temperature. Use the shipper's product requirements to determine whether reefer equipment is necessary.
What causes extra charges?
Unreported driver assist, detention, re-delivery, limited access, special appointment or other accessorial requirements can change the final cost.
Related equipment and services
NorthStar Delivery Solutions LLC · MC 1819020 · USDOT 4572562. Equipment, pricing, carrier qualifications and transit commitments are confirmed individually. Informational content, not a binding offer of transportation.