tractor + 20/40 ft semi-trailer · middle mile
Container trailer
ISO containers between port, ICD and factory.
- 40 t gross vehicle weight MoRTH 2018
- 7,433 SSL hires in this class Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
- 30,480 kg 20 ft ISO box, max gross 33.1 m³ inside
On the scale
Where it sits among India’s trucks
The box it carries
A 20 ft ISO container, inside
33.1 m³ · max gross 30,480 kg · tare 2,200 kg · net 28,280 kg. Source: Wikipedia: Intermodal container (ISO dimensions table). See ports.
Frequently asked questions
How much can a container trailer carry?
40 t gross vehicle weight, up to 55 t with six axles (MoRTH, 2018). Payload is gross weight minus the truck’s own weight.
What is a container trailer used for?
ISO containers between port, ICD and factory. It usually works the middle mile.
Does SSL use container trailers?
Yes. Our hire slips show 7,433 hires in this class from Sep 2025 to Aug 2026.
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