53ft Dry Van Trailer pallet capacity

The standard full truckload (FTL) trailer in North America, fitting 26 GMA pallets floor-loaded single-stacked, or up to 30 pinwheeled.

Internal length15,960 mm
Internal width2,590 mm
Internal height2,690 mm
Max payload21,770 kg

Pallets per 53ft Dry Van Trailer, by standard

Pallet standardFloor-loaded count
Quarter Pallet (600x400)156
Half Pallet (800x600)78
Euro Pallet (EUR/EPAL)39
US Pallet 36x3634
ISO Pallet 1200 x 100030
US Standard Pallet (GMA 48x40)30
CHEP Block Pallet (48x40)30
US Pallet 42x4228
Asian Standard Pallet (1100x1100)28
US Pallet 48x4826
Australian Standard Pallet (1165x1165)26

Frequently asked questions

How many pallets fit in a 53ft Dry Van Trailer?

It depends on the pallet size. A 53ft Dry Van Trailer fits between 26 and 156 pallets floor-loaded depending on the standard used — see the table above for each size.

What is the maximum payload of a 53ft Dry Van Trailer?

A 53ft Dry Van Trailer has a maximum payload of around 21,770kg. Heavy, dense freight usually hits this weight limit before it runs out of floor space.