53-foot dry van capacity
Trailer requirements are matched to cargo volume, weight, packaging and facility access.
Enclosed trailer freight
Dry van freight services for protected, palletized cargo
Coordinate eligible dry van shipments across Canada and cross-border lanes with enclosed equipment, appointment planning and shipment visibility.
Dry vans protect cargo from routine weather exposure and suit many palletized or packaged products that can be loaded through rear trailer doors.
Service scope
Transportation planning that fits the freight.
Coordinate eligible dry van shipments across Canada and cross-border lanes with enclosed equipment, appointment planning and shipment visibility.
Scheduled pickup and delivery
Appointments, driver instructions and site contacts are aligned before dispatch.
Domestic and cross-border lanes
Eligible Canadian and Canada–U.S. movements are coordinated around lane and border requirements.
Before capacity is booked
Information our team will review
- Pallet count, dimensions and total weight
- Commodity and packaging description
- Dock height and loading method
- Appointment windows and site instructions
- Seal, tracking or handling requirements
Freight profiles
Common industries and use cases
- Consumer packaged goods
- Manufacturing materials
- Retail products
- Packaged food and beverage
Coordination workflow
From shipment data to delivery follow-through.
Define the cargo
Confirm what is moving, how it is prepared and which handling conditions apply.
Select equipment
Review capacity, protection, loading access and route requirements.
Align the movement
Coordinate facilities, timing, documents and communication expectations.
Manage milestones
Share relevant pickup, transit and delivery information with shipment contacts.
Coverage and related services
Plan the lane with the full shipment context.
Eligible intra-Canada, interprovincial and Canada–U.S. dry van lanes.
Every request is subject to cargo suitability, operating conditions and available qualified capacity. Instant Logistics does not replace the shipper’s customs broker, legal adviser or regulated safety responsibilities.
Frequently asked questions
Answers about dry van freight services.
What freight is suitable for a dry van?
Many packaged, palletized and non-temperature-controlled products can move in enclosed dry van equipment.
What is the typical trailer size?
A 53-foot dry van is common, but available equipment and legal payload depend on the shipment and jurisdiction.
Can dry vans move cross-border?
Yes, eligible shipments can be reviewed with complete commercial documents and customs-party information.
Do you coordinate live loading?
Live loading, drop arrangements and appointment requirements should be identified when requesting capacity.
Is dry van service right for weather-sensitive cargo?
Enclosed equipment provides routine weather protection, but specialized temperature or moisture requirements may need another service.
Request a detailed review
Tell us what is moving, where and when.
Send the complete cargo profile for an eligibility and capacity review.