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Steve

How many skids can we fit into a van trailer?

Posted Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 by Steve
Filed under: 3PL, Shipping Logistics

Shipping & Logistics managers all need to know the basics of loading a van trailer. Whether you have a 48 foot trailer or 53 footer it will make a difference. If you have 40×48 skids you have the choice of running them straight into the trailer, pin-wheeling, or turning them all sideways.

The following scenarios would apply:

48 foot trailer:
24 skids loaded straight into the trailer
26 skids pin-wheeled
28 skids turned sideways
53 foot trailer:
26 skids loaded straight into the trailer
28 skids pin-wheeled
30 skids turned sideways