The document provides specifications for truck sizes including length, width, height, and volume. It lists the number of pallets and target/maximum weights for 48' and 53' dry vans. A loading plan shows how pallets can be arranged in sections of trucks with weight limits for each section to ensure safe weight distribution. The document was authored by a distribution center logistics manager to provide guidance on truck capacity and safe pallet loading.

1. CAPACITY
Length Width Height Length Width Height Width Height (volume)
96" 13' 6" 47' 6" 92.5" 106.5" 92" 106.5" 3,250 cu ft 13,200 lbs
102" 13' 6" 47' 6" 98.5" 100.625" 98" 100.625" 3,464 cu ft 13,500 lbs
13' 6" 47' 6" 98.5" 108" 98" 108" 3,509 cu ft 13,500 lbs
53' 102" 13' 6" 47' 6" 98.5" 107.375" 94" 102" 3,489 cu ft 14,400 lbs
48' Dry Van Pallets:
24 plts Target wt.: 11,000lbs Target wt.: 11,000lbs Target wt.: 11,000lbs Target wt.: 11,000lbs
max. wt: 11,250lbs max. wt: 11,250lbs max. wt: 11,250lbs max. wt: 11,250lbs
48' Dry Van Pallets:
28 plts Target wt.: 11,000lbs Target wt.: 11,000lbs Target wt.: 11,000lbs Target wt.: 11,000lbs
max. wt: 11,250lbs max. wt: 11,250lbs max. wt: 11,250lbs max. wt: 11,250lbs
53' Dry Van
26 plts Pallets:
Target wt.: 11,000lbs Target wt.: 11,000lbs Target wt.: 11,000lbs Target wt.: 11,000lbs
max. wt: 11,250lbs max. wt: 11,250lbs max. wt: 11,250lbs max. wt: 11,250lbs
53' Dry Van
30 plts Pallets:
Target wt.: 11,000lbs Target wt.: 11,000lbs Target wt.: 11,000lbs Target wt.: 11,000lbs
max. wt: 11,250lbs max. wt: 11,250lbs max. wt: 11,250lbs max. wt: 11,250lbs
8 plts 7 plts 8 plts 7 plts
Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4
7 plts 7 plts 7 plts 7 plts
Section 1
7 plts
Section 4
6 plts 6 plts 6 plts
6 plts
Truck Size Loading Plan (Based on Plts & Wt.)
6 plts 7 plts
Section 2 Section 3
6 plts
48'
Truck Size INTERIOR
Section 4
TARE
Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4
Section 1 Section 2 Section 3
REAR SWING DOOR
> 1,850lbs ea, find lighter
plts. Too heavy
< 1,850lbs ea, it's Ok to load
in this section.
< 1,850lbs ea, it's Ok to load
in this section.
> 1,850lbs ea, find lighter
plts. Too heavy
< 1,850lbs ea, it's Ok to load
in this section.
> 1,850lbs ea, find lighter
plts. Too heavy
< 1,850lbs ea, it's Ok to load
in this section.
> 1,850lbs ea, find lighter
plts. Too heavy
< 1,607lbs ea, it's Ok to load
in this section.
> 1,607lbs ea, find lighter
plts. Too heavy
< 1,607lbs ea, it's Ok to load
in this section.
< 1,607lbs ea, it's Ok to load
in this section.
< 1,607lbs ea, it's Ok to load
in this section.
> 1,607lbs ea, find lighter
plts. Too heavy
> 1,607lbs ea, find lighter
plts. Too heavy
> 1,607lbs ea, find lighter
plts. Too heavy
> 1,607lbs ea, find lighter
plts. Too heavy
> 1,850lbs ea, find lighter
plts. Too heavy
> 1,607lbs ea, find lighter
plts. Too heavy
> 1,850lbs ea, find lighter
plts. Too heavy
< 1,607lbs ea, it's Ok to load
in this section.
< 1,850lbs ea, it's Ok to load
in this section.
< 1,607lbs ea, it's Ok to load
in this section.
< 1,850lbs ea, it's Ok to load
in this section.
> 1,406lbs ea, find lighter
plts. Too heavy
> 1,607lbs ea, find lighter
plts. Too heavy
> 1,406lbs ea, find lighter
plts. Too heavy
> 1,607lbs ea, find lighter
plts. Too heavy
< 1,406lbs ea, it's Ok to load
in this section.
< 1,607lbs ea, it's Ok to load
in this section.
< 1,406lbs ea, it's Ok to load
in this section.
< 1,607lbs ea, it's Ok to load
in this section.
By: James Thomas (Distribution Center Logistics Manager)