Equipment Descriptions

Equipment Descriptions Van Used to haul dry freight. There are several types: • Open top van which is also referred to as covered wagon (Metal walls with a canvas or tarp top). • Garment trailer which has ropes hanging from roof to hang clothes. • Curtain Vans which have canvas or tarp on the sides for loading from sides of van. • Hi-Cube Van which is 100” high from floor to ceiling. • Heated Van which has a heater on the trailer to protect freight from freezing. • Air Ride Van which has air suspension to protect sensitive freight from being damaged. Wood floor, aluminum walls. Most are lined with wood inside. Length: 40’, 45’, 48’, 53’, and doubles, 56’. Height: 13’0” = 13’6”, inside height about 100” – 110”. Doors: Swing doors or roll-up doors. Roll-up doors take away from the height. Maximum Weight Capacity: 45,000 lbs., but some companies can haul more. Some vans have heaters which protect product from freezing but cannot maintain a specific temperature. Shipper can nail or chock a product to the floor. Overall Length: Inside Length: Overall Height: Inside Height: Door Opening: Overall Width: Inside Width: Dock Height: Loading Capacity: 45’ Van 45’ 44.6’ 13’6” 102” 106” H 92” W 96” 92” @ scuff 50” 45,000 48’ High Cube Van 48’ 47.4’ 13’6” 110” 110”H 98.3” W 102” 98.7” @ scuff 50” 45,000 53’ High Cube Van 53’ 52.4’ 13’6” 110” 110” H 98.3” W 102” 98.7” @ scuff 50” 45,000 Reefer Refrigerated trailer. Has a refrigerator inside of unit. SSR – Space Saver Reefer which means unit is in the front of trailer and trailer has flat wall. Metal floor with ridges in them. Length and weight are the same as for vans, but due to insulation in the walls, inside dimensions are 2”-4” less. Height is the same but the top 6” aren’t useable due to the fact that there is a chute that runs the entire length of trailer. Can maintain temperatures from 0° - 72° to keep product hot or cold. Maximum weight is 44,000 lbs., but some carriers can haul more. ... - tailieumienphi.vn