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Dry and Refrigerated Box Trucks on Oahu
Preferred Transportation Services runs dry and refrigerated box trucks from our Honolulu yard at 2846 Awaawaloa St, a few miles from Honolulu Harbor and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Our dry box trucks run from 14 to 26 ft, with lift gates that lower up to 2,500 lbs where there's no dock. Want to drive one? We're hiring non-CDL delivery drivers in Honolulu. Our refrigerated (reefer) box trucks hold set points from ambient down to -10°F for chilled and frozen loads. We deliver pallets, cartons, fixtures, retail stock and food across Oahu, Monday to Friday.
Dry or refrigerated: which box truck you need
| Dry box truck | Refrigerated (reefer) box truck | |
|---|---|---|
| Freight | Anything that doesn't need temperature control: packaged goods, retail stock, fixtures, supplies, appliances | Chilled and frozen food, beverages, flowers, and medical supplies with a labeled storage range |
| Temperature | Ambient, enclosed against rain and sun | Set to your temperature, from ambient down to -10°F |
| Sizes | 14 to 26 ft | Assigned by load size when you book |
| Unloading | Dock or lift gate (up to 2,500 lbs) | Dock or lift gate |
| More detail | Lift gate delivery | Refrigerated and frozen deliveries |
Box truck sizes and pallet capacity
| Spec | 14 ft box truck | 26 ft box truck |
|---|---|---|
| Floor positions for 48 x 40 in pallets, loaded two across | 6 | 12 |
| Lift gate | Up to 2,500 lbs, depending on the truck | |
| Typical load | Single-store drops, cartons, small pallet orders | Multi-pallet store and warehouse runs, fixtures, full truckloads on Oahu |
The pallet counts assume the standard 48 x 40 inch pallet placed two side by side on the floor. Tall, double-stacked or odd-sized freight changes the count, so send dimensions when you book and we'll match the truck to the load.
Dry box truck delivery
An enclosed box keeps dry freight out of the rain and sun. A box truck also fits loading zones, alleys and job sites where a 40 ft trailer can't go. We deliver:
- Palletized retail stock and store replenishment through our retail deliveries
- Cartons and mixed freight unloaded from ocean containers
- Store fixtures, shelving and displays
- Furniture, appliances and equipment for businesses
- Office and building supplies
- Packaged food, beverages and other shelf-stable goods
Refrigerated box truck delivery
Our reefer box trucks move chilled and frozen freight from the harbor, our warehouse or your supplier to stores, restaurants, hotels and kitchens across Oahu. Common targets:
- Chilled food: 41°F (5°C) or below, the cold-holding limit in the FDA Food Code
- Frozen food: 0°F (-18°C) or below
- Medical and pharmaceutical supplies: the range on the product label
Under the FDA's Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food rule, the shipper gives the carrier the operating temperature in writing, including any pre-cooling, and we set the reefer unit to match. Pre-cooling, temperature records and delivery windows are covered on our refrigerated and frozen deliveries page. For grocery, restaurant and beverage freight, see food and beverage logistics.
Box truck delivery, not truck rental
Searching for a box truck or reefer truck to rent? Preferred Transportation Services is a licensed freight carrier, not a rental company: you book the move and our drivers handle the pickup, the drive and the unloading. You don't need to find a driver, insure a rental, or return a truck. We hold Hawaii Public Utilities Commission certificate PUC #2398-C and USDOT #2926199, which you can look up in the FMCSA company snapshot.
Where we deliver on Oahu
Our box trucks run to businesses in Honolulu, Kapolei, Waipahu, Pearl City, Ewa Beach, Kailua, Kaneohe, the North Shore and the rest of Oahu. Credentialed drivers also deliver on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Schofield Barracks and Marine Corps Base Hawaii through our military base delivery.
Lift gate
Our lift gate delivery lowers up to 2,500 lbs to the ground at stores, homes and sites with no dock.
Inside delivery
With inside pick up and delivery, the crew brings freight past the curb to the room you choose.
Forklift on site
For heavy pallets on rough ground, pair the box truck with forklift delivery.
Box truck, flatbed or container?
- Box truck: enclosed dry, chilled or frozen freight, up to 12 floor pallets, delivered to a dock or by lift gate.
- Flatbed or drop deck: long, tall or crane-loaded freight such as steel, lumber and machinery. See flatbed and drop deck trailers.
- Full container: a whole ocean container moved from Honolulu Harbor to your site with container drayage.
- Container unloaded into box trucks: we unload the container at our warehouse and split it into store deliveries with break-bulk and distribution.
How to book box truck delivery
- Send the details: addresses, pallet or carton count, weight, dimensions, and dry, chilled or frozen.
- We assign the truck: dry or reefer, 14 to 26 ft, with a lift gate if either site has no dock.
- Confirm the window: we dispatch Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and book receiving appointments where stores or bases need them.
- Delivery and paperwork: the driver delivers and gets a signed proof of delivery. Freight that isn't ready for delivery can go to short-term storage.
Box truck delivery FAQ
Do you have dry and refrigerated box trucks?
Yes. Our dry box trucks run from 14 to 26 ft with lift gates. Our refrigerated box trucks hold set points from ambient down to -10°F for chilled and frozen freight.
How many pallets fit in a 26 ft box truck?
A 26 ft box fits 12 standard 48 x 40 inch pallets on the floor, loaded two across. A 14 ft box fits 6. Oversized or tall pallets lower the count.
Do your box trucks have lift gates?
Yes. Our lift gates lower up to 2,500 lbs to the ground, so we can deliver to stores, homes and job sites without a loading dock.
Can I rent a reefer truck or box truck from you?
No. We're a freight carrier, so we deliver your freight with our own trucks and drivers rather than renting trucks out. Send us the load details and we'll quote the delivery.
What temperature do you keep chilled and frozen freight at?
At the set point you give us in writing. Chilled food is usually kept at 41°F or below and frozen food at 0°F or below, and our reefers hold down to -10°F.
What is dry freight?
Dry freight is cargo that doesn't need temperature control, such as packaged goods, retail stock, fixtures and supplies. It travels in an enclosed dry box truck.
Can you deliver freight from a container at Honolulu Harbor?
Yes. We move the container from the harbor with container drayage, unload it and deliver the freight in box trucks. Or we bring the full container to your site.
Related services
Refrigerated and frozen deliveries · Lift gate delivery · Retail deliveries · Break-bulk and distribution · Daily container drayage · Food and beverage logistics
Get a box truck delivery quote
Tell us what's moving, whether it's dry, chilled or frozen, and where it's going on Oahu. Call (808) 509-8160, email freight@preferredhawaii.com or request a free quote. We're open Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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