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Keep your trailers rolling and your cargo moving.

Overview of Dry Vans with Liftgates

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Our large inventory of dry vans with liftgates, ranging in size from 48' and 53' and equipped with 5,500 lb rail gates meets customers at the crossroads of flexibility and durability.

Extended Battery Life

Dual charging system of the liftgate van

Every liftgate van is equipped with a dual charging system and Purkeys Direct Max to optimize your charge time and battery life. And for extra assurance, continuous battery voltage monitoring is part of our advanced FleetLocate tracking system.

Monitoring & Maintenance

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Keep tabs on your fleet wherever you are. Our client dashboard allows you to quickly and easily access to your account information including real-time asset utilization, mileage trends, and dwell time, so you can monitor and improve your productivity.

Driver unloading boxes from a premier truck

Loading and unloading cargo of any size just got easier.

Choose from diverse capabilities and configurations, built to lighten your load.

Overhead Door


Features & Capabilities

  • Handles dual pallets and heavy loads
  • Independent dual-pump and motor assembly with extra heavy-duty motors for extended life
  • Prefilled hydraulic system with all-temperature hydraulic fluid for extreme climates
  • Hydraulic locking system
  • Cycle counter and continuous battery monitoring with battery indicator light
  • Fully galvanized Maxon brand liftgates

Configuration

  • 84” x 86” galvanized steel platforms
  • 16” aluminum retention ramps with thumb-latch operation

Capacity

  • 5,500 lbs. capacity


53' X 102” DRY VAN - PLATE -- Overhead Door

Overall length
53'
Interior length
52'-1.5"
Overall width
102.36"
Interior width
101.5"
Overall height
13'-6"
Inside height
110"
Door opening height
105"
Door opening width
93-5/16"
Logistics posts
Yes
Tire size
295/75R22.5

53' X 102” DRY VAN - PLATE -- Overhead Door

Gross vehicle weight rating
68,000 lbs.
Floor weight rating
20,000 lbs.
Trailer weight - Great Dane
13,900 lbs. (+/-3%)
Trailer weight - Hyundai
14,200 lbs. (+/-3%)
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Take your dry van technology the extra mile.
No matter the distance or the lift, loading and unloading your cargo just got easier. Our advanced features and technology support your trucking operations from your location of origin to your final destination with real-time tracking, fleet management, and more.
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Faster Trailer Inspections
Your drivers’ safety comes second to none. At Premier, we’ve streamlined the trailer inspection process to keep your drivers protected and your fleet secure, without delaying deliveries or halting other daily operations.
Remote Trailer Tracking
Remote Trailer Tracking with Real-Time Data
Keep tabs on all of your cargo whether you’re in the office or on the go. With Premier’s remote trailer tracking, you can be sure every delivery arrives on time and at the correct location. Plus, with real-time data, you can manage your entire fleet of trailers at once with ease and precision.
Fuel Efficiency for Lower Overhead Costs
Fuel Efficiency for Lower Overhead Costs
Save fuel, reduce emissions, and maintain California Air Resources Board (CARB) compliance with optimized fuel efficiency. Premier customers can request fuel-saving features, including durable aero devices, to meet the special requirements for CARB and EPA SmartWay compliance.
Cargo Sensing Technology
Cargo Sensing Technology
Our late-model dry vans are available with powerful IntelliScan® cargo sensing technology so your drivers scan an entire 53' trailer accurately, pinpoint empty idle trailers, and sense varied loads including soft cargo like carpet or paper.
Premier Trailer Leasing Road Care

RoadCARE Emergency Services

When you run into issues with your trailer while you're on the road, you need a team you can turn to with complete confidence. Premier's RoadCARE emergency services get you back on the road safely and swiftly, anytime and anywhere, 24/7/365. Simply call 844.800.3937 to reach our RoadCARE team.

At Premier, we're in it for the long haul, at every mile of your trucking journey.

Learn about our maintenance options

Trailer Maintenance Options

Need a tune up? Premier provides flexible maintenance options, including trailer maintenance mileage and net trailer maintenance, to keep you on the road and operating smoothly.

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Trailer Loss Damage Waiver

Receive support for any physical damage to any trailer you lease. Speak with our team members today to learn more about what’s covered, what’s not covered, and how you can get started today.

Network of trailer pickup and delivery

Trailer Pickup and Delivery

Premier helps you maximize profits by keeping your drivers on the road and fulfilling deliveries faster. Our network of dedicated vendor partners gets you the equipment you need, where you need it most.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to your most common questions about Premier's rental and leasing options, pricing, trade-ins, comprehensive services, and more.

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Explore your client dashboard & streamline fleet management.

As a Premier customer, you'll gain access to a best-in-class digital dashboard. View the location of your trailers in real time, access billing information, review training resources, and receive email notifications on new rental agreements.

We go the extra mile to see our customers succeed.

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We're paving the way in customer satisfaction.

Since 2005, we've grown our team to more than 200 employees and expanded our network of national coverage to over 40 branches. Our promise since Day 1 is unwavering: to raise the bar in trailer leasing with integrity and heart.
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Our team is prepared to do the heavy lifting.

From shipments and deliveries to personnel and clients, our customers are managing lots of moving parts. At Premier, we offer an extensive fleet of top-quality trailers, flatbeds, and chassis so our customers can choose the best options for their operations, with the white glove service to match.
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Renting and leasing solutions that meet your needs.

Whether you need a single trailer for a few days, or hundreds of them for years, we'll work with you to find the best setup for you.

Renting or leasing - what's right for you?

At Premier, you're in the driver's seat.

As your business partner, we'll equip you with access to a fleet that can meet your needs at a fair price. Whether you want long-term rates or day-to-day rentals, our team will find the ideal setup for you.

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