48ft LTL Trailer pallet capacity

A shorter dry van typical of less-than-truckload (LTL) linehaul, often shared between multiple shippers' pallets.

Internal length14,350 mm
Internal width2,490 mm
Internal height2,740 mm
Max payload20,000 kg

Pallets per 48ft LTL Trailer, by standard

Pallet standardFloor-loaded count
Quarter Pallet (600x400)140
Half Pallet (800x600)69
Euro Pallet (EUR/EPAL)34
US Pallet 36x3630
ISO Pallet 1200 x 100028
US Standard Pallet (GMA 48x40)28
CHEP Block Pallet (48x40)28
US Pallet 42x4226
Asian Standard Pallet (1100x1100)26
Australian Standard Pallet (1165x1165)24
US Pallet 48x4822

Frequently asked questions

How many pallets fit in a 48ft LTL Trailer?

It depends on the pallet size. A 48ft LTL Trailer fits between 22 and 140 pallets floor-loaded depending on the standard used — see the table above for each size.

What is the maximum payload of a 48ft LTL Trailer?

A 48ft LTL Trailer has a maximum payload of around 20,000kg. Heavy, dense freight usually hits this weight limit before it runs out of floor space.