USA TRANS International Company
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NOTICE FOR PARTNERS

Updates to vehicle loading rules for containers

Categories, actual dimensions and tariffs

Dear partners,

To optimize logistics and ensure the safety of transportation, we would like to inform you that, from now on, vehicle loading into containers is carried out in accordance with the vehicle category and actual dimensions — as shown in the table below.

In recent years, the size of most new vehicles, especially crossovers, SUVs and pickups, has significantly increased. Using outdated classifications can lead to container overloading, difficulties with vehicle placement and an increased risk of damage during transportation.

Vehicle length and height measurementsLength is measured from the front bumper to the rear bumper. Height is measured from the ground to the roof, including roof rails or a roof box. Red arrows show both measurements.LengthHeight

The category is determined by two actual measurements:

  • Length (front bumper → rear bumper)
  • Height (ground → roof, including roof rails / roof box)

Categories and allowable dimensions

CategoryExample modelsLengthHeightTariff
Standard (Sedan)Toyota Camry, Lexus ES, Toyota Prius, Honda Fitup to 4.6 mup to 1.6 mBase rate
SUVBuick Encore, Ford EcoSport, Toyota RAV4, BMW X5, Lexus RX350, Mazda CX-7up to 4.90 mup to 1.80 mSedan + $100
Big SUVAudi Q7, Audi Q8up to 5.10 mup to 1.85 mSedan + $200
OversizeFord Expedition, Mercedes-Benz GLS, BMW X7up to 5.6 mup to 2.2 mSedan × 1.5
Buses / Vans / TrucksToyota Tundra, Chevrolet Express, Mercedes Sprinter Long, Ford Transit Longover 5.6 mover 2.2 mSedan × 2

Standard (Sedan)

Base rate
Example models
Toyota Camry, Lexus ES, Toyota Prius, Honda Fit
Length
up to 4.6 m
Height
up to 1.6 m

SUV

Sedan + $100
Example models
Buick Encore, Ford EcoSport, Toyota RAV4, BMW X5, Lexus RX350, Mazda CX-7
Length
up to 4.90 m
Height
up to 1.80 m

Big SUV

Sedan + $200
Example models
Audi Q7, Audi Q8
Length
up to 5.10 m
Height
up to 1.85 m

Oversize

Sedan × 1.5
Example models
Ford Expedition, Mercedes-Benz GLS, BMW X7
Length
up to 5.6 m
Height
up to 2.2 m

Buses / Vans / Trucks

Sedan × 2
Example models
Toyota Tundra, Chevrolet Express, Mercedes Sprinter Long, Ford Transit Long
Length
over 5.6 m
Height
over 2.2 m

All transportation cost calculations and container loading planning are based on the parameters above.