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Dry Van Rates

Dry van rates are calculated based on freight class, weight, and sometimes, dimensional load to net a cost per mile for a standard trailer.
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What are Dry Van Rates?

A dry van is an enclosed trailer to transport non-perishable goods. Dry van rates are the costs to use this shipping mode with prices varying regionally in the United States.

Dry van rates include factors such as fuel costs, transit distance, commodity, and special freight handling instructions. Use our National Dry Van Rates Tool to monitor rates in your region, or learn how to calculate dry van rates by visiting our Freight Resources blog.

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