What fits in a 53' dry van
The 53-foot trailer (about 16.15 meters long) is North America's highest-capacity standard for dry freight. In practical terms:
- Up to 26 standard pallets (40" × 48") single-stacked.
- Loose or boxed freight using the trailer's full cube.
- Payload subject to tractor configuration and NOM-012 in Mexico, and to applicable U.S. weight limits.
Cargo protection and security
The van travels closed with a documented seal or padlock from origin, and the seal number is recorded on the shipment paperwork. The truck is GPS-monitored 24/7 from our control room, and any unscheduled stop triggers an immediate alert.
For high-value or handling-sensitive freight, that combination — closed trailer, documented seal and continuous monitoring — is the most effective way to cut over-the-road risk.
Domestic lanes and U.S. crossings
We run dry vans on Mexico's highest-demand corridors — Monterrey to Mexico City, the Bajío and the north — and on the Monterrey–Laredo–Texas export corridor.
On international moves, our dual-plated trucks and B1 drivers cross the border without transloading: the same van sealed at your dock in Mexico opens at your customer's dock in the U.S.
Typical dry van industries
- Manufacturing and export finished goods.
- Consumer goods and retail distribution freight.
- Palletized industrial inputs.
- Freight that must travel closed, sealed and weather-protected.
Frequently asked questions
How many pallets fit in a 53' dry van?
Up to 26 standard pallets single-stacked. If your product allows double-stacking, the count can increase — we confirm it when quoting, based on weight and commodity.
Does the trailer travel sealed?
Yes. The seal or padlock number is documented at origin and verified at destination. Combined with 24/7 GPS monitoring, it's the best protection for finished goods.
Can you run a dry van from Mexico into the U.S.?
Yes. We cross at Laredo with dual-plated trucks and B1 drivers, no transloading: the same van sealed at your plant arrives at the destination dock in the U.S.
What freight doesn't belong in a dry van?
Cargo exceeding the trailer's interior dimensions, temperature-controlled product, or freight that must be loaded from the top or sides — that's what flatbeds and specialized equipment are for.
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