A standard 53-foot (16.2 m) dry van holds 26 standard 48 by 40 inch (122 by 102 cm) pallets loaded straight in a single layer, or up to 52 pallets when the freight can be safely double-stacked. Turning some pallets sideways, known as pinwheeling, can fit 28 to 30, but only when both the shipper and receiver have forklifts that can handle it. For heavy freight, weight runs out before floor space does: most 53-foot trailers carry about 42,000 to 45,000 lbs (19,000 to 20,400 kg) of cargo, so 26 pallets at 2,000 lbs (907 kg) each would go over the limit. Once your shipment grows past 8 standard pallets, a full truckload often costs less per pallet than LTL. When you request a quote, Just Ship It Logistics matches your pallet count, dimensions, and weight with the right carrier and trailer type, whether that is a dry van, reefer, or flatbed.