2026 Wabash National DRY VANS with DuraPlate Cell Core Technology


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2026 Wabash National DRY VANS with DuraPlate Cell Core Technology
We've Upped the Game in the Conventional Dry Van Haul
Exceptional Durability. Best-in-Class Weight.
America's favorite dry van features DuraPlate Cell Core Technology, Wabash's composite panel breakthrough that reduces trailer weight by 300 lbs. per 53’ trailer—all without compromising strength or durability. Plus, from the damage- and corrosion-resistant components, to the LED light system, the Wabash Dry Van with DuraPlate Cell Core Technology lasts longer and delivers resale values among the highest in the industry.
DuraPlate Cell Core Technology
We've answered the need for a lighter-weight trailer without compromising the rugged performance you’ve come to expect from Wabash's original DuraPlate. Engineered cellular structures in DuraPlate Cell Core panels reduce weight without sacrificing strength or durability. Fleet-tested performance in high-cycle and high-use environments confirms: our standard dry vans with DuraPlate Cell Core Technology stand up to extreme loading and unloading, all while hauling more per load, saving fuel and increasing revenue per mile.
Built to Perform
- DuraPlate Cell Core panel construction provides best-in-class durability and weight
- Lighter weight sidewalls for fuel savings, more cargo capacity and freight flexibility in back hauls
- Highest standard floor rating in the industry (20,000 lb.) for heavier payloads, high-cycle loading and unloading, and longer floor life
- Proprietary TrustLock® Plus System eases door operation, and secures door within 3” of the sidewall to prevent damage when loading/unloading
- Flush Mount Intermediate Logistics (shown below), available on 16.6” and 25” centers, eliminate snag points, prevent cargo damage, and protect from corrosives entering the logistic cavity
DuraPlate PUP Vans
- Conventional DuraPlate sidewalls and trailer performance in a 28’ pup design
- High-strength, bonded DuraPlate sidewalls support specialty load securement and decking systems
- Galvanized components resist corrosion
- Heavy-duty door track protection prevents damage and downtime
- Optional DuraPlate Cell Core sidewalls
- Converter Dollies, constructed with high-strength 50 KSI steel with galvanized frame and hangers, are also available
American-Made Durability. Best-in-Class Weight.
The Wabash DuraPlate Dry Van features DuraPlate Cell Core Technology that reduces trailer weight by 330 lbs. per 53′ trailer. This trailer is designed to support the conventional dry van haul with exceptional durability and maximum payload capacity.
Big Benefits Come Standard.
- Lighter weight DuraPlate Cell Core sidewalls mean fuel savings and more cargo capacity.
- 20,000 lb. floor rating for heavier payloads, highcycle loading and unloading, and longer floor life.
- From damage- and corrosion-resistant components, to the LED light system, DuraPlate vans last longer and deliver resale values among the highest in the industry.
DuraPlate Cell Core Technology.
We′ve answered the challenge to deliver a lighterweight trailer with the same rugged performance you′ve come to expect from DuraPlate. Engineered cellular structures in the panel′s core reduce weight without sacrificing strength or durability. Fleet-tested performance in highcycle and high-use environments confirms: the DuraPlate trailer stands up to extreme loading and unloading, all while hauling more per load, saving fuel and increasing revenue per mile.
Info
Industry
Trailer
Make
Wabash National
Model
DRY VANS with DuraPlate Cell Core Technology
Trim
Base
Year
2026
MSRP
N/A
Category
Cargo Trailer
Subcategory
Cargo Trailer
Specs
Length
53 ft
Width
102-3/8 in
Height
13 ft 6 in
GVWR
68,000 lb / 30,845 kg
Frame
Rear: Hot dipped galvanized 4-post rear impact guard - meets or exceeds DOT and Canadian requirements (30% offset) | Eyebrow and vertical light protection | Rear header with integral gutter | DuraPlate composite swing doors, aluminum 4-hole hinge, five hinges per door • TrustLock Plus® System with lower sill mounted hardware and a lock rod with integral door holdback, 1 per door
Suspension
Mechanical or air suspension | Parallel ″P″ spindle wheel ends | Standard Webb Lightweight Cast Hub & Vortex Drum w/wear indicator (WI) | White powder-coated lightweight steel wheels, low rolling resistance tires standard • Intercostal crossmember bracing over landing gear • Galvanized steel, one-piece landing gear support and galvanized K-brace
Lights
Electrical: All LED lights | EZ-7® modular 7-way with Wabash 3.0 sealed harness | Upper ID/AUX stop light system
Walls
Sidewalls: DuraPlate Cell Core composite panels with a limited 10-year warranty*, made in the U.S.A. | Flat DuraPlate seam with overlapped top rail
Coupler
High-strength steel, 3-3/8 in short can coupler | AAR-rated king pin with zinc anodes for corrosion protection | One-piece extruded aluminum header | Heavy-duty, 3/16 in stainless steel lower nose rail
Floor
20,000-lb dynamic load rating | Full, 1-3/8 in thick laminated oak floorboards installed with three screws per board, per crossmember
Crossmembers
4 in steel or aluminum crossmembers on 12 in centers in bay, steel crossmembers over sub frame and landing gear, 8 in centers in rear 2 ft | Steel bolted crossmember attachment with four 3/8 in, grade-5 bolts per crossmember clip
Enclosed Width
Safety Chains
