A trailer load is the full cargo capacity of a trailer, typically 26 GMA pallets at 80,000 lb gross weight, used as the unit for FTL freight pricing.
Definition
A trailer load is the full cargo capacity of a trailer, typically 26 GMA pallets at 80,000 lb gross weight, used as the unit for FTL freight pricing.
Detailed Explanation
Standard 53-foot dry van: 26 pallets, 4,034 cubic feet, 45,000 lbs net cargo (after tractor + trailer + driver). FTL pricing per load; LTL pricing per 100-lb hundredweight.
Companion Resources
What's the minimum order quantity for What Is a Trailer Load??
50 pallets per order minimum on buy-side. Sell-side (buyback) minimum is 250 pallets per single-size load. Volume tiers kick in automatically as cumulative monthly volume increases - 500+/week accounts qualify for standing-order programs with reserved delivery slots.
What credit terms does United States Pallets offer national customers?
Net-30 credit terms standard after the first 1-3 prepaid or COD loads while credit is being established. Submit a credit application with three trade references; approval typically processes within 48 hours. Volume accounts can negotiate net-45 or net-60.
Can United States Pallets handle What Is a Trailer Load? for high-volume national operations?
Yes. Standing-order programs for national operations running 500+ pallets/week lock in tiered pricing, reserve delivery slots, and run on autopilot in the background. Custom contract terms available for accounts running 2,000+/week.
Can national customers run a buyback program alongside their pallet purchases?
Yes. Backhaul logistics are coordinated on outbound delivery routes - empty or non-spec pallets get picked up on the return leg of new pallet deliveries. Per-pallet freight cost on the backhaul approaches zero for accounts running both new-pallet purchase + buyback simultaneously.
What documentation accompanies What Is a Trailer Load? loads?
BOL, packing list, grade certifications standard. Heat-treated loads add IPPC stamps and ISPM-15 documentation. Pharma-grade loads add batch records. Food-grade loads add FSMA Sanitary Transportation Rule certifications. All documentation ships electronically before delivery.
