Dry van and reefer freight resources

Direct, source-backed answers about compatible trailer interfaces, palletized freight stabilization, partial loads, mixed LTL freight, and pre-departure checks.

Start with the system in the trailer

Identify the installed post or track interface before selecting a positioning product, load bar, strap, or fitting. These guides apply to compatible dry van and refrigerated trailers; manufacturer instructions, carrier procedures, and applicable requirements govern the complete setup.

Product education

Understand the stabilization solution.

adjustable E-track positioning bracket

What Is an Adjustable E-Track Positioning Bracket?

Learn what an adjustable E-track positioning bracket does, when it may fit changing freight, and what to verify before choosing Exact-A-Track.

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E-track does not line up with freight

What If Fixed E-Track Does Not Line Up With the Freight?

A practical evaluation sequence for freight that ends between available positions along compatible E-track installed vertically in a dry van or reefer.

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Equipment basics

Identify the trailer interface.

vertical logistics posts

What Are Vertical Logistics Posts in Dry Vans and Reefers?

Learn what vertical logistics posts are, how fixed attachment locations affect dry van and reefer load planning, and why interface identification matters.

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vertical logistics posts vs E-track

Vertical Logistics Posts vs. E-Track and L-Track

Compare vertical logistics posts, E-track, and L-track without assuming their rails, slots, fittings, or accessories are interchangeable.

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Load planning

Plan around the freight in front of you.

where to position a load bar

How Should a Load Bar Be Positioned in a Dry Van or Reefer?

A planning sequence for selecting a load-bar position, checking compatible interfaces, and inspecting a dry van or refrigerated trailer setup.

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how to secure a partial load

How Do You Plan Securement for a Partial Load?

A practical sequence for identifying the freight boundary, selecting compatible restraint positions, and checking a partial load.

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how to secure mixed LTL freight

How Do You Plan Load Control for Mixed and LTL Freight?

Plan around changing pallet heights, freight boundaries, interfaces, and delivery stops in mixed and less-than-truckload operations.

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dry van cargo securement checklist

Dry Van and Reefer Cargo-Securement Planning Checklist

A pre-departure checklist for palletized freight, trailer interfaces, compatible equipment, placement, inspection, and source documentation.

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Choose your next step

Move from research to fit.

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