A full truckload is 24–28 pallet positions on a 53-foot trailer. Per-unit cost drops 20–35% versus buying the same goods pallet by pallet, which is why every serious bin store, discount chain, and exporter eventually moves to truckload buying.
What changes at truckload scale
- Receiving: you need a dock or a forklift. No dock? Tell us before ordering — delivery can be planned around it.
- Cash cycle: a truckload ties up more capital per buy; know your weekly sell-through before you scale.
- Claims discipline: count pallet positions against the BOL before signing. Concealed damage gets reported within 3 business days with photos.
Reading a truckload listing like a pro
Check four things: the store of origin, the condition grade, piece count or pallet count, and whether the load is line-hauled directly from the retailer’s DC or re-sorted. At Vault Bridge every truckload listing states origin and grade plainly, and freight is included to any of the 50 states.
Margin note: free booked freight matters MORE at truckload scale — third-party FTL rates run $1,200–$3,000+ per haul depending on lane. If your supplier quotes “plus freight,” add the real number before comparing.
Your first truckload, safely
- Validate the category with 2–3 pallets first.
- Confirm receiving (dock/forklift/appointment window).
- Reserve the load — checkout holds it 48 hours while your wire clears.
- Receive, count, photograph, then sort within 72 hours while claim windows are open.
FAQ
How long does a truckload take to arrive?
Processing 1–3 business days after payment clears, then direct FTL transit — usually faster than LTL pallets since there are no terminal transfers.
Can I mix categories on one truck?
Ask us — custom-built mixed trucks are exactly what our custom sourcing service is for.
Price a full semi
Browse live truckloads with origin and grade stated on every listing.