Exact interior measurements, rear-door clearance and pallet capacity for 16 ft, 20 ft and 26 ft box trucks — everything you need to plan freight with confidence.
Interior cargo space, payload, and pallet counts side-by-side.
| Spec | 16 ft Box Truck | 20 ft Box Truck | 26 ft Box Truck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Length | 16 ft (192 in) | 20 ft (240 in) | 26 ft (312 in) |
| Interior Width | 7 ft 6 in (90 in) | 8 ft (96 in) | 8 ft 2 in (98 in) |
| Interior Height | 7 ft (84 in) | 7 ft 6 in (90 in) | 8 ft 1 in (97 in) |
| Rear Door Width | 7 ft 4 in (88 in) | 7 ft 10 in (94 in) | 8 ft (96 in) |
| Rear Door Height | 6 ft 10 in (82 in) | 7 ft 4 in (88 in) | 8 ft (96 in) |
| Cargo Volume | 800 cu ft | 1,200 cu ft | 1,700 cu ft |
| Max Payload | Up to 4,000 lbs | Up to 6,000 lbs | Up to 10,000 lbs |
| Pallet Capacity | 6 standard 48×40 pallets | 10 standard 48×40 pallets | 12 standard 48×40 pallets (up to 14 pinwheeled) |
| GVWR / Class | 12,500 lbs (Class 3) | 18,000 lbs (Class 5) | 26,000 lbs (Class 6 — non-CDL max) |
800 cu ft of cargo space · Up to 4,000 lbs · 6 standard 48×40 pallets
1,200 cu ft of cargo space · Up to 6,000 lbs · 10 standard 48×40 pallets
1,700 cu ft of cargo space · Up to 10,000 lbs · 12 standard 48×40 pallets (up to 14 pinwheeled)
Use these rules of thumb before booking a truck.
Most 3-seat sofas (84–96 in) fit through a 20 ft or 26 ft rear door. For anything over 88 in wide, request a 26 ft truck with an 8 ft door opening.
16 ft holds 6 pallets single-stacked, 20 ft holds 10, 26 ft holds 12 (or 14 pinwheeled). Double-stack only if freight is stackable.
Interior height maxes at 8 ft 1 in on a 26 ft truck. Anything taller needs a flatbed or step deck — we can broker that too.
26 ft interior length fits standard 20 ft material with room to spare. 20 ft trucks handle up to 19 ft loads with the door closed.
Stay under the payload cap: 4,000 lbs (16 ft) / 6,000 lbs (20 ft) / 10,000 lbs (26 ft). Distribute weight evenly over the axles.
Tell us your freight — dimensions, weight, pickup and delivery — and we'll match you with the right size and quote it in under an hour.
