Pallet Cube and Trailer Loadout

Formula and source

Pallets per trailer = min(floor area / pallet footprint, weight rating / pallet weight). Cube-out vs. weigh-out flag = whichever bound binds first. Trailer specs: 53 ft / 48 ft / 28 ft pup / 40 ft reefer / 20 ft / 40 ft ocean container.

Carrier published trailer specs (Wabash National, Great Dane, Utility Trailer Manufacturing) by name; ISO 668 ocean-container specs by name.

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Related tools

• Dimensional Weight (DIM)
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