What is Flat Bed Freight?
Flatbed shipping encompasses freight that does not require full enclosure of Dry Vans and is not restricted to having to be loaded/unloaded from a dock. A flatbed’s design allows for larger freight/goods that can be both side loaded/unloaded via forklift or crane from all angles.
Flat Bed
- Industry standard is 48’ length - 53’ trailers are an option but are specialized and not as readily available.
- Freight can be up to 102” (8.5’ wide) and up to 102” (8.5’) height.
- Typically, can scale 46,000-48,000 lbs depending on the trailer with a specific carrier.
Step Deck (Drop Deck)
- Industry standard is 48’ length - 53’ trailers are an option but are specialized and not as readily available.
- Top Deck - 10’ or 11’ in length and Freight can be up to 102” (8.5’ wide) and up to 102” (8.5’) height.
- Main Deck - 37’ or 38’ in length and Freight can be up to 102” (8.5’ wide) and up to 120” (10’) height. Typically, can scale 45,000 – 46,000 lbs
Double Drop
- Industry standard is 48’ in length - This trailer type is broken up into three sections.
- Top Deck - 10’ in length and Freight can be up to 102” (8.5’ wide) and up to 102” (8.5’) height.
- Main Deck - 29’ in length and Freight can be up to 102” (8.5’ wide) and up to 138” (11.5’) height.
- Rear Deck - 9’ in length and Freight can be up to 102” (8.5’ wide) and up to 120” (10’) height.
RGN/Lowboy
- This trailer type has a main deck that is typically 26’ – 29’ in length.
- Freight can be up to 102” (8.5’ wide) and up to 138” (11.5’) height.
- Maximum weight of 42,000 lbs
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