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Box Truck Freight
Box trucks (straight trucks) handle 1-12 pallets and reach locations that cannot accommodate a 53 ft trailer. Most are liftgate-equipped.
Key specs at a glance
- Box length
- 16 - 26 ft
- Payload
- 5,000 - 12,000 lbs
- Liftgate
- Commonly available
When to use box truck freight
- Urban and residential-adjacent delivery
- Sites without a dock
- 1-12 pallet shipments
What it costs and what drives the rate
Rates on box truck freight move with lane balance, fuel, seasonality, and how much notice you give. Freight booked three or more days out consistently prices lower than same-day coverage on the same lane. Accessorials such as liftgate, driver assist, detention, and tarping are quoted separately, and we list them on the rate confirmation rather than surprising you on the invoice.
The fastest way to a firm number is a complete freight description: origin and destination ZIP, commodity, weight, dimensions or pallet count, and the pickup window.
Frequently asked questions
Does a box truck have a liftgate?
Many do, but never assume — confirm at booking if the delivery site has no dock.
Can a box truck deliver to a residential street?
Yes, which is a key reason to use one over a tractor-trailer.
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Get a box truck freight quote
Send us the lane, commodity, weight, and pickup window. You will get a firm rate and confirmed capacity, usually within the hour during business hours.