How Many Pallets Fit in a 26-Foot Box Truck? (GMA & Euro)

GMA 48×40 (straight load)

GMA 48×40 (optimized)

Euro 1200×800

A 26-foot box truck (the largest most people can drive without a CDL in the US) handles small freight runs and final-mile pallet deliveries.

Payload is the constraint: typically 9,000-12,000 lb depending on the truck, roughly 10-12 light pallets or 5-6 heavy ones.

Interior dimensions used

Length	Width	Height	Floor area
312 in (26.0 ft)	96 in	96 in	208.0 sq ft

Interiors vary slightly by manufacturer — check your equipment spec for tight fits. Euro 2 pallets (1200×1000 mm): 14 fit.

Pallet type

Pallets on the floor

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Uses the same packing engine as our 3D pallet load calculator — plan the cartons on each pallet there.