20 Ton Freight Transportation
Find available trucks for long-haul transportation or provide your fleet with stable 20-ton cargo requests.
Lardi-Trans is the premier logistics platform where cargo owners and private carriers find each other to organize FTL (Full Truckload) shipments without intermediaries. [Button: Find Transport]
20 Ton Semi-Trailer: The Standard of Intercity and International Logistics
Vehicles with a 20-ton payload capacity (Euro-trucks) are the most popular type of transport for delivering large batches of goods.
On our service, you gain access to thousands of offers from owners of curtain-side semi-trailers, refrigerated units, and dry vans.
The platform allows you to quickly meet transport needs for intercity routes or find a profitable "backload" for your tractor unit, ensuring you never return empty.
For Shippers
Need to transport 33 pallets of goods or bulky industrial equipment? Find a vehicle perfectly suited to your requirements.
- Any Body Type: Tautliners with full sliding roofs/sides, reefers, and isothermal trailers.
- Fair Pricing: Use the auction-based bidding system to get the best price per kilometer or a fixed rate per round trip.
- Cargo Groupage: If you have a partial load, find trucks ready to take a "backload" or "top-up" (LTL) at a reduced price.
- Security: Check carrier reliability through the rating system and the history of completed requests.
For Carriers
Own a tractor unit with a semi-trailer? Keep your cargo space 100% utilized.
- Constant Order Flow: Thousands of new 20-ton cargo requests daily in all directions.
- Minimize Empty Runs: Find loads from your unloading point (backloads) in advance or upon arrival.
- Convenient Tools: Filter orders by rate, payment method, and loading type (rear, side, top).
Types of 20 Ton Semi-Trailers and Their Features
On Lardi-Trans, users find transport for a wide range of logistics tasks:
- Curtain-siders (Euro-tent): The most popular type. Volume 82–92 m³, holds 33 Euro pallets. Suitable for cargo that does not require temperature control.
- Refrigerated Trailers (Reefers): For transporting perishable products. Maintains temperatures from -20°C to +12°C.
- Jumbo and Mega Trailers: High-capacity semi-trailers (up to 100–105 m³) with a "step-frame" or smaller wheels. Ideal for light, bulky cargo.
- Road Trains (Combinations): A rigid truck plus a trailer, with a combined volume reaching up to 120 m³. Perfect for insulation materials, empty packaging, and groupage.
FAQ: Answers to Questions About 20 Ton Transport
How many pallets fit in a standard Euro-truck?
A standard Euro-tent (13.6 m length, 2.45 m width) holds 33 Euro pallets (1200x800 mm) without stacking. A "road train" (110–120 cubic meters) can accommodate up to 38 pallets or more, depending on the body configuration.
How is the price for 20-ton transport determined?
The cost is usually calculated per kilometer (round trip or one way) or as a fixed freight rate for the trip. Pricing is influenced by seasonality, direction (popular routes vs. remote areas), fuel costs, and body type (reefers are always more expensive than curtain-siders).
What is "full de-curtaining" and why is it needed?
This is the ability to remove the tarpaulin and the frame from the sides and roof of the semi-trailer. This is critical for loading by crane from above (pipes, heavy machinery) or by forklift from the side (long pallets, timber). When searching for a truck, always specify the required loading type: "top," "side," or "rear."
Can I send groupage cargo via a 20-tonner?
Yes, this is common practice. If your cargo occupies, for instance, only 10 pallets, there is no need to pay for the entire truck. You can find a carrier collecting partial loads (LTL) in your direction. It will be cheaper, though delivery might take slightly longer.
Does Lardi-Trans provide its own trucks?
No, we are an aggregator. We provide the contact database and tools for safe cooperation. The physical transportation is performed by the transport company or private carrier you choose on the site.
What documents are needed for 20-ton truck transport?
For domestic Greek transport: Waybill, road manifesto, and contract. For international transport (TIR): CMR consignment note, Carnet TIR (if applicable), invoices, and export declarations.