Dry van full truckload · Los Angeles
Dry van freight quotes from Los Angeles
Full truckloads of palletized and boxed freight that does not need a set temperature, quoted by our team.
Full truckloads that do not need a reefer
Dry van full truckload is the standard way to ship palletized or boxed freight that does not need temperature control. From Los Angeles, that often means consumer goods, packaging, retail replenishment, canned or dry grocery, and freight that has already been transloaded from a container into a 53-foot trailer. Our team quotes dry van truckload service from the Los Angeles area to the rest of the 48 states, and we quote inbound dry van freight coming into Southern California warehouses.
A standard dry van is a 53-foot enclosed trailer. Whether your shipment fills the trailer by weight or by space depends on the commodity. Share a weight or a pallet count, and the pallet size if it is not a standard grocery pallet, so we can tell whether the load fits a single trailer. If you are close to filling a trailer, dry van truckload is usually the cleaner option. If you only have a few pallets, LTL shipping is likely a better fit.
Southern California's warehouse belt, from Vernon and Commerce through the City of Industry and out into the Inland Empire, is a common origin and destination for dry van freight. Loads also leave the areas around the ports after transload. We quote pickups and deliveries in those districts, as well as in Orange County, San Diego, and elsewhere in California. Enter the city or ZIP on the form. If the move is a container from a terminal to your facility, mention drayage in the notes and we will follow up.
Appointment rules matter on dry van freight too, especially at retail and grocery distribution centers. If the receiver needs a delivery window, a scheduled pickup, or will not take a drop trailer, put that in the notes. The same is true if the freight is floor-loaded instead of palletized, or if it has to be loaded by hand. Those details change how we quote the work and what we tell the carrier.
What to include in a dry van quote
- Pickup and delivery locations
- Ship date and any appointment or receiving-hour limits
- Commodity
- Weight or pallet count, and stackability if pallets cannot be double stacked
- Accessorial needs such as a liftgate, inside pickup, or a limited-access facility
Our team reviews the lane, sends a rate, and, once you book, keeps you updated from pickup to delivery. There is no account to create. Fill out the form on this page, choose Dry Van (it is already selected here), and we will take it from there.
If part of your freight later needs refrigeration, switch the equipment dropdown to Reefer and add a temperature, or start from our reefer freight in Los Angeles page. For eastbound dry goods, see California to Texas freight.
Frequently asked questions
When should I choose dry van instead of LTL?
If you have enough freight to fill or nearly fill a 53-foot trailer, or you want a dedicated trailer, choose dry van full truckload. A few pallets usually quote as LTL.
Can you pick up at a warehouse near the ports?
Yes. Include the city or ZIP and any warehouse or appointment notes. For a container moving from a terminal or rail yard to your building, mention drayage in the notes.
Do I need an exact weight?
A solid estimate or a pallet count is enough to start. If you have a bill of lading weight, include it so the quote can be more precise.
Do you only ship out of Los Angeles?
No. We are based here and quote dry van freight in all 48 contiguous states, inbound and outbound.