When you need efficient, budget-friendly transportation, box trucks are a versatile choice for freight shipping. Coast 2 Coast Freight's experienced expeditors can help you determine if a box truck is the best fit for your shipping needs.
Box Trucks: The Flexible Solution for Expedited Freight
Types of Box Trucks
Box trucks come in a variety of models from well-known manufacturers like Isuzu, Hino, Mitsubishi, Freightliner, and Chevrolet. These versatile vehicles offer numerous advantages over Sprinter vans, larger straight trucks, and semi-trailers. Like Sprinter vans, box trucks can be outfitted with refrigerators or freezers for temperature-sensitive cargo or left empty to maximize storage capacity.
Recognizing Box Trucks
Box trucks are distinguished by their cube-shaped design, earning them nicknames like "straight trucks" or "cube vans." Unlike Sprinter vans, box trucks feature a unibody construction, meaning all parts are attached to a single frame. Most have a separate freight compartment, distinct from the driver’s cab, though some models include an access door between the two areas.
Key Specifications
Small box trucks typically range from 10 to 16 feet in length (excluding the cab) and measure 96 inches in width. This size makes them larger than Sprinter vans but smaller than larger box trucks and semi-trailers.
Common features include standard rear roll-up doors, though some models may have hinged doors, built-in ramps, lift gates, or additional side doors for easy access to the cargo area. These design options make box trucks adaptable to a variety of shipping needs, whether you're moving bulky freight or time-sensitive goods.
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