A standard 20-foot container fits one or two cars. A 40-foot container holds two to four vehicles. A 45-foot container accommodates up to five cars. Capacity varies with vehicle size and model. This guide focuses on maximizing space and efficiency for vehicle transportation.
Maximizing Shipping Efficiency
The more cars loaded into a container, the cheaper the shipping. Compact cars fit more easily while larger vehicles like SUVs require more space. Transporting vehicles efficiently requires understanding factors influencing container capacity.
One key factor is variations in car models and dimensions. A 40 ft container potentially fits three to six vehicles depending on size. It has become a standard volume measurement tool in the industry.
Differences in container size impact capacity. 40 ft containers take double the freight of 20 ft ones. Specialized 45 ft car carrier containers fit up to seven mid-size cars.
Loading and Legal Limitations
When loading, cars are driven up a ramp into the container. They are secured so they don’t move during transit.
On average, cars fit shipping container dimensions. Vans, mini-vans and trucks can be taller than 8 ft, so check dimensions.
The number of cars on a truck trailer depends on size. Car haulers pick up vehicles from various places. U.S. law limits truck capacity to an 80,000 lb weight cap.
Facility and Garage Sizes
A 40×60 shop with 16′ walls features one big door (14’hx18’w) or multiple doors on one side, a loft on one end for storage, and a bathroom with a floor drain.
Assuming average car size of 14 feet long and 6 feet wide, up to 8 cars could fit in a 30×40 garage without storage space. However, with storage or workshop space, likely only 4 to 6 cars.
A 3-car garage has dimensions of at least 20’ x 30’, with an average size of 32’ x 22’. These dimensions accommodate vehicles with room for door operation but no additional storage space.
Storage Container Costs
- On average, a 20×20 party tent can cost around $200 to $500.
- A standard 20×40 party tent should cost between $300 and $750 per day.
Container Supplier Information
Aztec Container has been a leading supplier of 40 foot car and truck steel shipping and storage containers since 1969.