Dry van freight
Dry Van Load Board for Enclosed Truckload Freight
Find or post dry van freight using the same Logistware Load Board that connects carriers, shippers and freight brokers across Canadian and supported North American lanes.
Dry vans are commonly used for palletized, packaged and other freight that needs an enclosed trailer but does not require active temperature control. Logistware lets carriers post available dry van equipment and review suitable freight while shippers and brokers can publish shipment requirements and receive carrier bids.
Confirm the commodity, packaging, dimensions, weight, loading method, trailer condition and any handling restrictions before deciding that a shipment is suitable for a standard dry van.
Equipment-focused load board
Match dry van freight to the truck and lane that are actually available
A dry van load board is useful when the equipment requirement is clear enough for carriers to filter out freight that does not fit their operation. The shipment should describe what is being moved, where it loads and delivers, when it must move and why a dry van is appropriate.
Typical dry van freight can include palletized consumer goods, packaged food that does not require active refrigeration, manufacturing components, paper products, retail merchandise and other enclosed freight. The actual commodity and handling requirement matter more than the category name.
Carriers can post available trucks and review member-posted shipments. Shippers and freight brokers can post dry van freight, review bids and keep an awarded load connected through communication, tracking and document exchange.
Before posting a dry van load
Describe what the trailer must handle
“Dry van” narrows the equipment category, but carriers still need enough information to determine whether their specific trailer and operation fit the freight.
- Commodity and packaging: state what is being moved and how it is packaged.
- Weight and dimensions: provide the information needed to evaluate legal and physical fit.
- Trailer requirement: note length, door, interior or other configuration requirements when relevant.
- Loading method: identify dock, forklift, driver-assist, live loading or drop-and-hook conditions where applicable.
- Appointments: state pickup and delivery windows and whether times are firm.
- Special handling: disclose seals, food-grade expectations, restricted commodities or other requirements before bidding.
If the freight requires temperature control, open-deck loading, specialized securement or another non-standard service, choose the equipment type that matches the real move instead of forcing it into a dry van category.
Dry van workflow
From available trailer or shipment posting to delivery
Use a consistent process so the freight details, transportation decision and awarded shipment remain connected.
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Post the freight or truck
Shippers and brokers enter the dry van shipment; carriers post where their enclosed equipment is available.
- 2
Review lane and equipment fit
Compare origin, destination, timing, freight details and the actual trailer requirement.
- 3
Bid and agree on terms
Carriers bid when the move fits. The shipper or broker can accept, reject or counter before award.
- 4
Keep the awarded load connected
Coordinate the driver and use shipment communication, tracking and document tools through delivery.
Two sides of the same equipment market
Dry van freight for carriers, shippers and brokers
A useful equipment page needs to answer both the carrier looking for freight and the business looking for a dry van.
Dry van carriers
Post where the trailer is available, review freight that fits the equipment and lane, and bid based on the complete shipment.
Shippers
Describe the freight, loading method, timing and trailer requirement so carriers can judge suitability before responding.
Freight brokers
Post customer dry van freight, compare carrier bids and keep the awarded movement organized through completion.
Availability and suitability
A dry van load board does not guarantee loads or equipment
Available dry van freight changes with member postings, location, day, equipment and lane. Likewise, a posted dry van does not automatically mean the carrier is suitable for every commodity or facility.
Each party should confirm the shipment-specific requirements, including authority, insurance, equipment condition, cargo restrictions and commercial terms that apply to the move.
Logistware supports discovery and coordination. It does not guarantee load volume, a particular rate, a return load or acceptance of a bid.
Operational fit
Evaluate the load beyond the trailer type
A carrier should consider the distance to pickup, loaded route, delivery location and final truck position—not only the linehaul distance. Appointment timing and loading method can affect whether the shipment fits the carrier’s day.
Shippers and brokers should disclose known handling conditions before carriers bid. A clear posting makes it easier to compare responses and reduces the risk of discovering a trailer or facility mismatch at pickup.
After award, keep changes visible. If the quantity, weight, appointment or facility instruction changes, update the transportation parties and document the agreed impact.
Common questions
Dry Van Load Board FAQ
What is a dry van load board?
It is a load board view focused on freight that calls for enclosed dry van equipment. In Logistware, dry van freight is part of the broader load board rather than a separate product.
Can carriers post available dry vans?
Yes. Carriers can post truck availability and review freight that fits the entered lane and equipment.
Can shippers post dry van freight?
Yes. Shippers and brokers can post the shipment details and review carrier bids.
Does every packaged shipment belong in a dry van?
No. Temperature, loading method, dimensions, securement, commodity restrictions and other requirements can make different equipment necessary.
Are dry van loads always available?
No. Availability changes with member postings, location, timing, equipment and market activity.
Explore related freight
Dry van freight through one load board
Post or find dry van freight with the details carriers need
Use Logistware to connect dry van shipment requirements with available equipment, then keep the awarded load tied to the same freight workflow through delivery.
Use one Logistware account for freight posting, truck availability, bids, awarded loads, communication, tracking and shipment documents.
