26FT Box Truck: What You Need to Know

What is a 26 foot box truck?

A 26 foot box truck can be either a dry van truck or a reefer truck, both of which are enclosed vans. It is also known as a straight truck. It shares the same chassis with the front of the truck, unlike the trailer. These vans are faster in terms of traveling speed and at the same time have economic performance.

Features of 26 ft box truck

Size: 26 ft vans are 26 ft in length, which is about 7.9 meters, and between 12.5 and 13.5 ft in height.

Driving Requirements: No Commercial Driver’s License, also called a CDL, required for easy driving

Load Capacity: Loads range from 10,000 to 17,000 pounds, with a typical gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds

Suspension: Air or heavy-duty spring suspension is used.

Drive type: generally rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive configurations adding to the cost.

Uses of a 26-foot box truck

The 26-foot box truck is very versatile and can transport both small and large objects.

Furniture items distribution: 26 foot moving truck is the most popular, he can move 4 to 7 rooms and can move items such as beds, refrigerators, televisions and sofas.

Flower and Greenery Delivery: Converted into a flower truck, it can transport greenery, potted plants, flowers and so on.

Building Materials Transportation: Can transport building materials such as pipes, tiles, and sheets.

Catering delivery: It can deliver food, vegetables, seasonings, etc. for restaurants and cafeterias.

Retail replenishment: can replenish inventory for small supermarkets, large superstores, and can be easily parked in loading zones.

How many boxes can a 26-foot truck hold?

How many boxes can be loaded depends on the size of the boxes. Generally speaking, a 26-foot truck has a volume of about 33 cubic meters and can hold 300~400 standard 18x18x16-inch cartons.

How many pallets can a 26-foot box van hold?

A 26-foot box truck can hold 12~16 standard pallets. The size of the pallet is 48 inches x 40 inches, and we use a sensible placement method, placing 2 pallets side by side, and 6 to 8 lengthwise. This is a single tier placement.

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