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Shipment Details
Temperature Requirement
Special Requirements
Trailer Equipment Quick Reference
Dry Van — 53 ft
Up to 26 pallets / 45,000 lbs
Enclosed, weatherproof trailer. The most common and cost-effective option for general freight.
Refrigerated (Reefer) — 53 ft
Up to 26 pallets / 43,000 lbs
Temperature-controlled trailer with integrated refrigeration. Maintains precise temps from +4°C down to −25°C.
Flat Deck — 48/53 ft
Typical payload varies by equipment
Open platform deck with no walls or roof. Loaded from the sides or top with straps and chains for securement.
Step Deck
Typical payload varies by equipment
Lower deck height can provide additional loading clearance; verify complete loaded dimensions against route requirements.
Straight Truck / Cube Van
Up to 6 pallets / 10,000 lbs
Smaller enclosed truck — ideal for local and regional deliveries that don't need a full 53 ft trailer.
Sprinter / Cargo Van
Up to 2 pallets / 2,500 lbs
Fast and nimble cargo van. Ideal for urgent small shipments where a full truck isn't justified.
LTL (Less-Than-Truckload)
Share space — any size under a full truck
Your freight ships with other companies' freight on the same trailer. Most cost-effective for 1–10 pallets.
Moving freight on a flat deck or open deck trailer?
OTR currently coordinates legal-dimension and legal-weight flatbed and open-deck freight. We do not arrange oversize, overweight or permit-required shipments.
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About this tool
What it calculates
Provides a preliminary trailer-type suggestion for freight within OTR's legal-dimension and legal-weight service scope, based on weight, dimensions, temperature requirements, and commodity characteristics.
Who it's for
Shippers unfamiliar with trailer types or shipping a commodity that may require specialized equipment.
What you'll need
Freight weight, dimensions or pallet count, temperature requirements (ambient, chilled, frozen), and any dimension-exception or high-value flags.
How to use the result
Use an eligible planning suggestion as a starting point for confirming shipment and equipment requirements. Out-of-service dimension results provide educational guidance only and do not offer equipment or a quote.
Key assumptions
Recommendations reflect common trailer planning references, not confirmed capacity or legal approval. Cargo payload is distinct from gross vehicle weight. Equipment and legal limits vary by vehicle configuration and route.
When to confirm with a specialist
OTR currently coordinates legal-dimension and legal-weight flatbed and open-deck freight. We do not arrange oversize, overweight or permit-required shipments. For freight within those limits, confirm equipment and carrier suitability before booking.
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