Dry Van Shipping
Enclosed freight hauling for dry goods, palletized cargo, and anything that needs protection from the elements. Clean trailers and reliable service from our own fleet.
Enclosed Freight, Kept Clean and Dry
Dry van shipping uses a fully enclosed box trailer to move freight that needs to stay clean, secure, and out of the weather. It is the workhorse of the trucking world and the right call for palletized cargo, packaged products, consumer goods, and general dry freight. Your load is protected from pickup to delivery.
Because we are asset-based, the trailer that shows up is ours and the driver is ours. That means consistent equipment, direct accountability, and a team that treats your freight like it matters instead of passing it down the line.
What We Move
- Palletized and floor-loaded cargo
- Packaged consumer and retail goods
- Dry goods and general freight
- Freight that needs protection from the weather
- Dedicated and spot market lanes
- Dock-high loading and unloading
Positioned on the I-70 Corridor
Our terminal at 12142 Old 126, Crystal Spring, PA 15536 sits about 2.5 miles south of I-70 near Breezewood, a strategic crossroads in the Mid-Atlantic. From there our dry vans reach Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Baltimore, Washington D.C., Hagerstown, and Winchester inside two hours, with dedicated and spot lanes running across the eastern seaboard and nationwide.
For distributors and manufacturers moving product up and down the East Coast, that terminal location means shorter deadhead, faster access to major markets, and a carrier who knows the region.
From Your Call to the Delivery
Share the Details
Give us your commodity, pallet count or weight, pickup, and destination. We confirm the trailer and the schedule that fit.
Load and Seal
A clean, enclosed dry van arrives at the dock. We load, secure, and close it up so your freight rides protected.
Deliver on Time
We run the lane and keep you updated, delivering on schedule with people who actually answer the phone.
Dry Van Cost Factors
Every load is quoted on its own details. These are the main things that shape a dry van rate.
Distance and Lane
Total mileage and whether the run is a repeatable lane or a one-off spot load factor into the rate.
Weight and Volume
How much of the trailer your freight fills, and how heavy it is, shapes the cost.
Dedicated or Spot
Regular, dedicated freight often prices differently than a single spot shipment.
Urgency
Tight pickup or delivery windows can affect scheduling and rate.
Ready for a number on your freight? Call (814) 421-3395 or email codyt@twistedcreek.net with the details and we will get you a rate quickly.
Dry Van Questions
What kind of freight goes in a dry van?
Dry van trailers are enclosed, so they are ideal for palletized cargo, packaged consumer goods, dry goods, and general freight that needs to stay clean and protected from the weather. If it does not require refrigeration and fits in a box trailer, it is a good fit.
Do you offer dedicated lanes or only spot loads?
Both. Our dry van fleet runs dedicated lanes for shippers who move on a regular schedule, as well as spot market freight across the eastern seaboard and beyond. If you ship consistently, ask us about a dedicated arrangement.
Will my freight be protected from the weather?
Yes. An enclosed dry van keeps your cargo dry and secure from pickup to delivery, so it arrives in the same condition it left the dock.
Have a Dry Van Load?
Tell us what you are shipping, where it is going, and when it needs to be there. We will handle the rest.