Skid Sizes
48”x48”: Standard
48”x40”: Grocery
2 way or 4 way; able to be lifted from either 2 side or 4 sides
VEHICLES
TRAILERS: Dry van or Refrigerated van
53 ft long by 98 in to 100 in wide ( generally )
2 standard skids will go side by side; total 26 skids per trailer
( Cargo should not overlap sides of skids )
STRAIGHT TRUCKS: Length will vary up to 24 ft; able to handle 10,000 lb; 12 skids
CARGO VANS: 2 skids ( 48X48X48 ); 2000 lb
SPRINTER VAN: up to 3 skids ( 48X48X60 ); 3500 lb
Load Weights
Van: As a rule, 44000 lb ( including skids )
Refrigerated Van: 42000 lb – 43000 lb ( including skids )
Legal Weight may not exceed 80,000 lb ( tractor, trailer, and load )
Tip: When loading, try not to exceed 1000 lb per lineal foot
