Dry Van shipping is what most people think of when they think of shipping. It is the most common mode in logistics management, if you see a semi-truck on the road chances are it is pulling a dry van trailer. The term ‘dry van’ comes from the fact that the trailer keeps the goods inside dry and protected from the elements such as rain or road debris. Dry van will work for any kind of shipment that does not have a special requirement such as temperature control.
There are many factors that impact the pricing of dry van shipping and shipping in general. It is important to know these factors so that you know what your pricing should be when working with a transportation broker. Some major impacts on dry van pricing are listed below.
Building a dry van quote is pretty simple since, for the most part, there are no additional elements to consider. Unless your freight is some kind of specialty freight or if there are some sort of time constraints then all that is needed is the origin and destination. With that information, a Becker Logistics associate will be able to generate a preliminary quote for you.
Make use of lead times when shipping truckloads. The more time you have, the better rate you will be able to get. Therefore, you should plan out your shipping in advance in order to find the best solution. Additionally, if you are shipping a lot of dry van loads it is worth building a partnership with someone instead of doing constant spot quotes. Look around to find a company that will work for you in logistics. If you want to check our offerings, then click here and reach out to a representative.