Dry Van
- Length
- 53′ Enclosed
- Capacity
- Up to 45,000 lb
Ideal for general freight, palletized goods, and retail or e-commerce distribution — weatherproof and secure, no special handling required.
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Dry Van Rental & Leasing in Atlanta
Rent or lease a 53' dry van trailer in Atlanta — a fully enclosed, weatherproof trailer for general freight, palletized goods, and retail distribution, available by the day or under a standing lease.
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What It's For
Common dry van loads.
Ideal for general freight, palletized goods, and retail or e-commerce distribution — weatherproof and secure, no special handling required.
A dry van trailer is the enclosed box trailer hauling the vast majority of freight on I-75, I-85, and I-20 through metro Atlanta — a fully enclosed unit with no refrigeration and no open deck, built to keep general freight dry, secure, and out of the weather from pickup to delivery. It's the most common trailer type on the road, which also makes dry van rental and dry van leasing the easiest equipment to source on short notice compared to more specialized trailers like reefers or flatbeds.
Standard dry van trailers run 53 feet long and about 102 inches wide, with roughly 110 inches of interior height — close to 3,800 cubic feet of enclosed capacity — and are typically rated to haul up to 45,000 pounds, depending on the tractor and axle configuration. Rear doors are usually swing-style, and some units add side doors for dock access from more than one angle.
- Palletized retail and grocery distribution
- General freight and LTL consolidation
- Furniture, appliances, and boxed goods
- E-commerce and parcel-adjacent fulfillment freight
- Anything that needs to stay out of the weather
- Overflow storage or drop-trailer capacity at a distribution dock
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Find My TrailerRent or Lease
Two ways to get a dry van.
Both options get you the same trailer — the difference is how long you need it and how the bill works. Here's how dry van rental compares to a dry van lease.
Rent
Renting a dry van fits a single haul, a short-term capacity crunch, or testing a new lane before committing to equipment. Rentals are usually billed by the day or week with no long-term obligation, which is why they're common for owner-operators and small carriers covering a load their own fleet can't handle, or larger fleets absorbing a seasonal freight spike.
Lease
Leasing puts a dry van on your fleet for months or years under one agreement, typically at a lower effective daily rate than repeated rentals — and often with maintenance built in. It's the more common choice for a standing route or dedicated account where the capacity need isn't going away.
The Fleet Types
Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed — Rent or Lease.
Reefer
- Length
- 53′ Refrigerated
- Control
- Temperature-Controlled
Ideal for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical distribution where temperature integrity is non-negotiable.
See Reefer Details →Flatbed
- Length
- 48–53′ Open Deck
- Capacity
- Up to 48,000 lb
Ideal for oversized loads, construction materials, and machinery — freight that doesn't fit inside an enclosed trailer.
See Flatbed Details →Availability
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Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about Dry Van Rentals in Atlanta, Answered.
What's the difference between renting and leasing a dry van?
Renting covers a single haul or a short stretch of extra capacity, billed by the day. Leasing puts a dry van on your fleet for months or years under one agreement, usually with maintenance built in.
Can a dry van carry oversized freight?
No — a dry van's interior dimensions are fixed. Freight that doesn't fit inside a standard 53-foot box needs a flatbed instead.
What size is a standard dry van trailer?
Our standard dry van is 53 feet long and 102 inches wide, with roughly 110 inches of interior height — about 3,800 cubic feet of fully enclosed capacity.
Can I rent a dry van trailer for just one day?
Yes — dry van rental is available for a single day or a short multi-day run, not just a standing lease. Submit a request and we'll tell you what's realistic for your timeline.
What's the difference between a dry van trailer and a box truck?
A dry van is a separate trailer pulled by a tractor, not a self-contained truck — that gives you more capacity and lets you drop the trailer at a dock while the tractor keeps moving other freight.
Do you have dry van trailers for e-commerce or retail distribution?
Yes — dry van is the standard choice for palletized retail, e-commerce, and general freight distribution, available both to rent and lease.
Can a newer trucking company rent or lease a dry van trailer?
Yes. Larger leasing companies often set minimum time-in-business or fleet-size requirements that rule out newer carriers. We work with providers who evaluate newer operations on their own merits.
Do dry van trailers come with a liftgate?
It depends on the specific unit and provider — not every dry van has one. Let us know if a liftgate is a requirement and we'll match you with a unit that has it.
Is a 53-foot dry van the only size available?
53 feet is the standard, but shorter dry vans (typically 28' to 48') exist for tighter routes or lighter loads. Let us know your length requirement and we'll match you with what's actually available.
Can I rent a dry van trailer with a driver included?
No — we match you with the trailer itself. If you need a driver as well as equipment, that's a separate arrangement outside what we coordinate.