A dry van trailer is a fully enclosed freight trailer designed to transport palletized cargo, packaged goods, equipment, and other freight that requires protection from weather, road debris, and theft. As one of the most widely used trailer types in North America, dry vans support a broad range of commercial, industrial, and government transportation applications. CTI offers dry van solutions from leading manufacturers, providing customers with dependable equipment for fleet operations, regional distribution, long-haul transportation, and specialized logistics requirements.

Selecting the right dry van trailer depends on your cargo, operating environment, payload requirements, loading methods, and long-term fleet objectives. Considerations such as trailer length, interior height, door configuration, flooring, cargo securement systems, liftgate requirements, and available factory options can all influence the ideal solution. CTI works closely with customers to evaluate operational requirements and recommend the dry van configuration best suited to their application, whether supporting commercial freight, government logistics, or specialized transportation missions.

Both dry van and refrigerated (reefer) trailers provide enclosed protection for cargo, but they are designed for different transportation requirements. Dry van trailers are intended for freight that does not require temperature control, making them the preferred solution for general freight, manufactured goods, retail products, building materials, and other non-perishable cargo. Refrigerated trailers incorporate insulated construction and an integrated refrigeration unit to maintain specific temperatures during transit, making them ideal for food products, pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and other temperature-sensitive commodities.

Choosing between a dry van and a refrigerated trailer depends primarily on the cargo being transported, operating environment, and transportation requirements. If your freight requires temperature control or cold chain integrity, a refrigerated trailer is the appropriate solution. For most enclosed freight applications, a dry van provides a dependable, cost-effective transportation platform.

For customers evaluating enclosed trailer options, understanding the differences between dry van and refrigerated trailers is an important first step in selecting the right equipment. To learn more about temperature-controlled transportation solutions, explore our Refrigerated Trailer Solutions page, where you'll find available equipment, configurations, and additional information to help determine the best fit for your application.

Yes. Modern dry van trailers can be configured with numerous factory-installed options to support specific operational requirements. Depending on the manufacturer and intended application, available configurations may include swing or roll-up doors, liftgates, logistics posts, cargo securement systems, interior lighting packages, telematics, flooring options, side access configurations, and other specialized equipment. CTI works directly with its OEM partners to help customers configure dry van trailers that align with their operational needs, performance objectives, and procurement requirements.

Whether you're purchasing a single trailer or supporting a large fleet acquisition, CTI works with customers from initial equipment selection through final delivery. Our team helps identify the right dry van solution, develops application-specific quotations, coordinates factory-direct ordering with our OEM partners, and manages delivery logistics throughout the procurement process.

CTI supports federal agencies, the Department of Defense, state and local governments, commercial fleets, contractors, and institutional customers worldwide. Depending on customer eligibility and procurement requirements, equipment may be acquired through our GSA Multiple Award Schedule, the Defense Logistics Agency's Heavy Equipment Procurement Program (DLA HEPP), or direct procurement. With extensive experience coordinating domestic and international deliveries, CTI helps customers acquire mission-ready transportation equipment wherever it is needed.

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