Dry vans are the most common trailer type in freight transportation, featuring an enclosed, weatherproof rectangular box that protects cargo from the elements during over-the-road transit, making them the backbone of the general freight and truckload shipping industry. They serve an extraordinarily broad range of industries including retail, e-commerce, consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and electronics, hauling virtually any non-perishable, non-hazardous cargo that requires protection from weather but does not need temperature control or specialized handling. Their greatest strength lies in their simplicity, versatility, and universal availability — because dry vans require no specialized equipment, temperature systems, or unique handling procedures, they offer shippers the widest carrier network, the most competitive freight rates, and the most flexible scheduling options of any trailer type in the industry.