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◆ DOT 4465496◆ MC 1761647◆ Box Truck Freight · Northeast Corridor◆ Same-Day · Last-Mile · Expedited◆ Erie, PA HQ◆ Call (215) 930-8339
◆ DOT 4465496◆ MC 1761647◆ Box Truck Freight · Northeast Corridor◆ Same-Day · Last-Mile · Expedited◆ Erie, PA HQ◆ Call (215) 930-8339
EPEMPOWERMENT PARTNERSBox Truck Freight · PA
Service · Box Truck Shipping

Box Truck Shipping & Dedicated 26-ft Capacity

Dedicated box-truck shipping out of Erie, PA. 26-ft straight truck with lift-gate, 26,000 lb GVWR. Pallets, machinery, residential furniture, e-commerce surge — fixed quote, photo POD.

What it is

Box Truck Shipping — explained

Box truck shipping is the sweet spot between a cargo van (too small, no lift-gate) and a 53-ft tractor-trailer (overkill, dock-required). With roughly 1,400–1,700 cubic feet of usable space, a box truck handles 8–18 pallets, oversized residential deliveries, and almost anything you’d find in a typical retail or warehouse environment.

Who needs it

Best fit for

  • Shippers tired of LTL transit times and freight damage
  • Retailers consolidating store deliveries into a single truck
  • Project shippers with one-off oversized loads
  • Shippers with no loading dock — lift-gate solves it
  • Any business that needs 5–18 pallets moved without paying for a full 53-ft truck
Why a box truck wins

The structural advantage

  • Capacity: ~1,700 cu ft / up to 18 pallets / up to 26,000 lbs payload (depending on truck spec)
  • No dock required — built-in lift-gate handles ground-level pickup and delivery
  • Driveable on residential streets where a 53-ft trailer would never fit
  • Faster than LTL because freight isn’t broken at terminals
  • Cheaper than full truckload when you don’t need a 53-ft trailer
Get a quote

Ready to book box truck shipping?

Send us your shipment details by phone, text, or email — we’ll come back with a fixed quote inside a few business hours.

Mon – Sat · 7am – 8pm ET
USDOT 4465496 · MC 1761647
How Box Truck Shipping works with us

From request to delivered.

01

Spec the freight

Pallets, weight, dimensions, special handling. We’ll tell you immediately if a box truck is the right call.

02

Fixed quote

All-in price including fuel, lift-gate, and standard accessorials. No mileage gotchas.

03

Pickup window

We confirm pickup window in writing, dispatch the truck, and send live status.

04

Delivery & POD

Photo proof of delivery, signature, and invoice within 24 hours of completion.

Common questions

Box Truck Shipping FAQs

How much can a 26-ft box truck haul?
A 26-ft box truck typically handles around 1,700 cubic feet of cargo, 12–18 standard pallets, and a payload up to 10,000–12,000 lbs (depending on truck spec; the GVWR is 26,000 lbs but that includes truck weight). For most retail, e-commerce, and oversized residential loads, this is the sweet spot.
When does a box truck make more sense than LTL?
Box truck wins on speed (no terminal hops), damage risk (freight isn’t rehandled), and price once you’re moving 6+ pallets or anything fragile. LTL wins for very small, palletized, hub-to-hub shipments with no time pressure.
Do you require a loading dock?
No — every truck we operate is lift-gate equipped. We can pick up and deliver at ground level, residential addresses, construction sites, and storage units.
What types of freight can’t go in a box truck?
Hazmat (we don’t carry it), live animals, refrigerated freight (no reefer), and anything over 26 ft long or wider/taller than the box dimensions. Ask if you’re unsure — we’ll tell you straight.
Let’s move

Ready to book box truck shipping?

Send us the load details — we’ll send back a fixed quote and pickup window inside a few business hours.

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