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All 14 Commercial Truck Types Covered

Commercial Equipment Directory.
Technical Specs, Payload & Rate-Per-Mile.

Whether you haul palletized consumer goods in a 53' dry van, temperature-sensitive produce in a reefer, heavy equipment on an RGN, or expedited LTL in a 26' box truck, our dedicated dispatch desks match your exact equipment specifications with verified high-dollar freight nationwide.

Complete US Commercial Fleet Directory — All 14 Types

Every Commercial Truck Configuration
Dispatched & Maximized Across 48 States

Complete technical specifications, payload capacity, CDL requirements, average weekly gross earnings, top freight lanes, and typical cargo types for every major commercial equipment type in the United States.

14 Types
Equipment Types Covered
All major US classes
$12,800
Avg. Reefer Weekly Gross
Highest gross category
$4.65 /mi
Avg. RGN Rate Per Mile
Top paying freight
48 States
States Covered
Lower continental US
14 found
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Most Common
+3.1% YoY
$9,450/wk$2.94 avg/mi

53' Dry Van Trailer

Weather-sealed aluminum or composite enclosed trailer with swing or roll-up rear doors. The most common freight configuration in North America, carrying palletized dry goods on high-volume cross-country lanes.

Dimensions:53 feet (636 inches)
Max Payload:45,000 lbs (26 standard pallets)
Max GVW:80,000 lbs Combined (Class A)
Pallet Capacity:26 GMA 48×40 standard pallets
CDL / License:Class A
Spot vs. Contract:$2.80 / $3.10
Monthly Gross Est:$37,800/mo
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Highest Gross
+8.4% YoY
$12,800/wk$3.58 avg/mi

53' Refrigerated Reefer

Thermo-King or Carrier insulated trailer with microprocessor temperature monitoring and continuous airflow ducting. Premium freight rates 20–30% above standard dry van due to equipment and fuel costs.

Dimensions:53 feet (636 inches)
Max Payload:43,500 – 44,000 lbs
Max GVW:80,000 lbs Combined
Pallet Capacity:26 standard pallets (temp-separated zones)
Temp Range:-20°F to +70°F (Continuous Monitoring)
CDL / License:Class A
Spot vs. Contract:$3.45 / $3.85
Monthly Gross Est:$51,200/mo
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High Demand
+4.7% YoY
$11,200/wk$3.25 avg/mi

48' / 53' Standard Flatbed

Open-deck aluminum/steel combo trailer with side rub rails, stake pockets, winches, and lumber/steel tarps. Tarping required for most loads — some carriers charge extra tarping fees ($150–$300).

Dimensions:48 ft or 53 ft (configurable)
Max Payload:48,000 lbs
Max GVW:80,000 lbs Combined
CDL / License:Class A
Spot vs. Contract:$3.15 / $3.45
Monthly Gross Est:$44,800/mo
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Tall Freight Premium
+5.2% YoY
$11,900/wk$3.45 avg/mi

53' Step Deck (Single Drop)

Drop deck design lowered to 38–40 inches from road surface, preventing overheight permit requirements on tall equipment (up to 10'2" high on lower deck). Premium over standard flatbed of +$0.20/mi.

Dimensions:53 ft (10 ft upper + 43 ft lower deck)
Max Payload:48,000 lbs
Max GVW:80,000 lbs Combined
CDL / License:Class A
Spot vs. Contract:$3.35 / $3.70
Monthly Gross Est:$47,600/mo
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Low Fuel Burn
+2.8% YoY
$8,900/wk$2.95 avg/mi

40' Hotshot (Gooseneck + Dually)

Class 3–5 dually pickup (Ford F-350/F-450, Ram 3500) paired with a 40 ft low-profile gooseneck flatbed trailer. Fast and agile for urgent oilfield and construction freight, often outearning day cab tractors per mile.

Dimensions:40 ft gooseneck + 5 ft dovetail & monster ramps
Max Payload:15,000 – 16,500 lbs payload
Max GVW:26,000 lbs (Non-CDL) or up to 80,000 lbs (CDL)
CDL / License:Class A or Non-CDL
Spot vs. Contract:$2.80 / $3.25
Monthly Gross Est:$35,600/mo
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No Hand-Tarping
+6.1% YoY
$12,400/wk$3.60 avg/mi

53' Conestoga (Rolling Tarp System)

Flatbed fitted with a mechanical rolling curtain tarp system, shielding cargo from weather without hand-tarping. Premium over standard flatbed of +$0.35/mi due to zero tarping labor cost and weather protection for sensitive metal cargo.

Dimensions:53 ft (102 inch width)
Max Payload:45,000 lbs
Max GVW:80,000 lbs Combined
CDL / License:Class A
Spot vs. Contract:$3.40 / $3.90
Monthly Gross Est:$49,600/mo
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Heavy Haul
+9.5% YoY
$14,500/wk$4.20 avg/mi

Lowboy (Double Drop Fixed Neck)

Extremely low ground clearance (18–24 inches from pavement) designed for high-tonnage heavy-haul cargo. Requires state DOT permits and pilot car escorts for legal travel.

Dimensions:48 ft (24–29 ft main well deck)
Max Payload:40,000 – 80,000+ lbs (Multi-axle)
Max GVW:80,000–150,000 lbs (permit required over 80k)
CDL / License:Class A (OW/OS Endorsement Preferred)
Spot vs. Contract:$4.00 / $4.60
Monthly Gross Est:$58,000/mo
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Top Paying
+12.3% YoY
$16,200/wk$4.65 avg/mi

RGN – Removable Gooseneck

Front neck detaches hydraulically, lowering trailer to create a drive-on ramp for machinery — eliminating crane loading costs. Highest-paying freight category in trucking with rates above $4.50/mile.

Dimensions:48–53 ft (expandable to 65–80 ft available)
Max Payload:Up to 150,000+ lbs (Multi-Axle Jeep & Booster)
Max GVW:80,000–500,000 lbs (state-permitted super loads)
CDL / License:Class A (Oversize Specialist Preferred)
Spot vs. Contract:$4.30 / $5.20
Monthly Gross Est:$64,800/mo
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Bulk Aggregate
+3.4% YoY
$11,500/wk$3.35 avg/mi

End Dump / Side Dump Trailer

Hydraulic hoist cylinder lifts front of trailer body to dump bulk materials through tailgate hinge. Common on regional construction corridors and quarry-to-jobsite runs.

Dimensions:38–42 ft (High-Tensile Steel or Aluminum)
Max Payload:48,000 – 52,000 lbs
Max GVW:80,000 lbs Combined
CDL / License:Class A
Spot vs. Contract:$3.20 / $3.60
Monthly Gross Est:$46,000/mo
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Zero Trailer Upkeep
+5.6% YoY
$8,600/wk$2.85 avg/mi

Power Only (Tractor Bobtail)

Driver provides heavy tractor unit with 5th-wheel hitch to move third-party and broker-supplied trailers. Zero trailer maintenance cost — no tires, no floor boards, no door hardware to maintain.

Dimensions:Bobtail Sleeper or Day Cab (no trailer owned)
Max Payload:Up to 80,000 lbs Gross Combined Weight
Max GVW:80,000 lbs (trailer-dependent)
CDL / License:Class A
Spot vs. Contract:$2.75 / $3.05
Monthly Gross Est:$34,400/mo
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Non-CDL Friendly
+7.2% YoY
$7,800/wk$2.80 avg/mi

26' Box Truck with Liftgate

Straight truck equipped with a hydraulic tuckaway liftgate and pallet jack for dock-less delivery. Non-CDL friendly (under 26,001 lbs GVW) making it accessible to non-commercial license holders.

Dimensions:26 feet (312 inches)
Max Payload:10,000 – 12,500 lbs (12 standard pallets)
Max GVW:26,000 lbs (Non-CDL threshold)
Pallet Capacity:12 GMA 48×40 pallets
CDL / License:Non-CDL / Class B
Spot vs. Contract:$2.65 / $3.00
Monthly Gross Est:$31,200/mo
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Port & Rail
+6.8% YoY
$9,200/wk$3.15 avg/mi

Intermodal Drayage

Port of Long Beach, Los Angeles, Savannah, and inland rail ramp drayage with TWIC card compliance. Consistent daily volume from import/export freight with minimal deadhead.

Dimensions:20', 40', 45', or 53' ISO Shipping Containers
Max Payload:44,000 lbs per container (standard)
Max GVW:80,000 lbs Combined
CDL / License:Class A + TWIC
Spot vs. Contract:$3.00 / $3.40
Monthly Gross Est:$36,800/mo
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High Per-Unit Revenue
+4.3% YoY
$13,800/wk$3.85 avg/mi

Auto Hauler (3 to 9-Car Stacker)

Hydraulic multi-deck car carrier trailer with wheel straps and soft-tie system. Priced per car-mile, skilled drivers maximize revenue by running full 9-car loads on high-density auction and OEM corridors.

Dimensions:53–75 ft (Stinger-Steered High-Mount Multi-Deck)
Max Payload:Up to 9 passenger vehicles or 3–4 SUVs/pickups
Max GVW:80,000 lbs Combined (vehicle weight sum)
CDL / License:Class A
Spot vs. Contract:$1.80–$2.40 per car-mile / $3.85 per loaded truck mile
Monthly Gross Est:$55,200/mo
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Tanker Endorsement Required
+5.9% YoY
$14,200/wk$3.95 avg/mi

Liquid Tanker (Food Grade & Chemical)

Baffled and non-baffled sanitary stainless-steel tankers with CIP wash compliance and internal heating coils. High-value specialized freight with premium $0.80–$1.20/mi above dry van rates.

Dimensions:42–48 ft Stainless Insulated
Max Payload:45,000–48,000 lbs (5,000–7,000 gallons)
Max GVW:80,000 lbs Combined
Temp Range:Heated (-10°F to +210°F via steam/electric coils)
CDL / License:Class A + N + H (Hazmat)
Spot vs. Contract:$3.75 / $4.25
Monthly Gross Est:$56,800/mo
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