What is dry van freight?
Dry van freight travels in an enclosed trailer without active temperature control. Freight Nova uses 53-foot dry van trailers for general dry freight, with late-model tractors.
The starting point is the product, not just the number of pallets. Describe what is being shipped, how it is packaged and whether it has handling requirements. A nominal trailer length does not establish usable interior dimensions, legal payload or suitability for a particular commodity.
What should a truckload quote include?
Send enough detail to evaluate both the load and the facilities. The same pallet count can represent very different weight, space and loading requirements.
| Detail | What to include |
|---|---|
| Freight | Commodity, packaging, total loaded weight and dimensions |
| Pickup | Full address, freight-ready date and loading window |
| Delivery | Full address, receiving window and appointment status |
| Handling | Palletized or floor-loaded freight, stackability and special instructions |
| Site access | Dock arrangements, truck entrance and any trailer-length restrictions |
A dry van does not provide temperature control. Identify any product-specific requirements before discussing equipment. If the shipment needs a liftgate, special securement or drop-and-hook arrangements, say so at the start so suitability and availability can be reviewed.
How is the shipment confirmed?
A quote request starts a review of capacity, equipment fit and shipment details. Pickup and delivery arrangements, routing, stops and commercial terms are confirmed for the individual shipment. Submitting the form does not reserve a truck.
For a shipment below a full truckload, describe its actual dimensions and weight. Freight Nova can review whether it can accommodate the request; this is not a published LTL schedule or a parcel service.
Where can the freight go?
Freight Nova is based in Philadelphia and serves Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regional lanes, with over-the-road coverage across the contiguous United States. The lane directory gives planning details for several named destinations.
Request a dry van quote with your origin, destination and freight details. Brokers can also request a carrier setup packet.
Content reviewed 2026-10-23. Shipment availability and terms are confirmed when booking.
