Versatile Flatbed Trucking Services
Freight Execution You Can Count On
Flatbed Capabilities
Built for Shipper Operations
- Step Deck or Drop Deck
- These low-profile step deck trailers generally have an 11-foot-long upper deck and a 37-foot-long lower deck. They are designed to transport cargo that exceeds legal height limits.
- Double Drop/Lowboys
- 29 feet long, 8.5 feet wide, and 18-inch deck, lowboys are built to haul heavy machinery like bulldozers, excavators, and backhoe loaders as part of heavy haul moves.
- Removable Gooseneck (RGN)
- The front of these RGN trailers detaches so motorized equipment can be driven onto them. They support freight up to 150,000 pounds.
- Hotshot Flatbed
- These flatbeds are a maximum of 40 feet long, 102 feet wide, and 3’4’’ feet high and are generally used to transport smaller loads.
- Extendable Flatbed
- The maximum flatbed stretch is 80 feet long and 8.5 feet high. These flatbeds are used to transport pipes and large wind blades.
- Conestoga (/fleet/conestoga)
- These Conestoga trailers are designed with a tarp system and hydraulic lid that close the cargo in from all sides, giving them the nickname “rolling boxes.”
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the going rate for flatbed freight?
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The going rate for flatbed freight is highly volatile, and there is not even a baseline rate that it could stem from. The factors that influence the flatbed freight rate are: # of miles, The cities freights are coming from and going to, whether or not those cities have a lot of freight coming in and out of them, Gas prices, Supply and demand for trucks, The size, weight, commodity, and dimensions of what is being hauled. These are the main factors, but there are also many variables on top of those, such as the day of the week, how long it will take to load/unload the freight, or whether there are multiple stops or just one. It’s better to speak with a professional who can get the details and provide your flatbed freight quote.
- What is the purpose of flatbed trucks?
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A flatbed truck is a large vehicle with a flat body and no sides or roof around the bed. Flatbed trucks are highly versatile. Typically, used to transport heavy loads that won’t be compromised in bad weather or on rough roads. They can handle freight that is uniquely shaped and cannot fit inside an enclosed body. In addition, flatbed trucks allow greater flexibility in loading freight by having the ability to load from both sides and the back.