Heavy & Oversized
Flatbed
Steel, lumber, machinery, and oversized loads flatbed carriers get priority permit support and route planning from our compliance desk.
Get DispatchedAvg Rate
$3.05/mi
Avg Load Length
480 mi
Demand
Steady
What Flatbed Freight Looks Like
Flatbed trailers have no walls or roof freight is secured with chains, straps, and tarps instead of being enclosed. That openness makes flatbed the only practical option for oversized, heavy, or awkwardly-shaped freight like steel, lumber, and construction equipment.
Support Built For Flatbed
Permit Coordination
Oversize and overweight permits are secured ahead of dispatch by our compliance desk, not scrambled together last minute.
Securement Guidance
We confirm chain, strap, and tarp requirements for each specific load type before you arrive to load.
Route Planning For Clearance
Routes account for bridge heights, weight restrictions, and state-by-state oversize regulations.
Specialized Broker Access
Flatbed freight often comes through relationships, not open boards. We maintain those connections directly.
From Booking To Delivery
01
Load & Securement Review
Freight dimensions and weight are reviewed to confirm chain, strap, and tarp requirements.
02
Permit Check
Any oversize or overweight permits needed for the route are secured before the load is confirmed.
03
Route Clearance Planning
Routes are mapped around bridge and weight restrictions specific to the load's dimensions.
04
Delivery & Documentation
Delivery is confirmed and any accessorial charges for tarping or securement are documented.
What Moves On Flatbed
The Numbers That Matter
Other Equipment We Dispatch
Run Flatbed? Let's Get You Dispatched.
Most carriers are booked on their first flatbed load within 48 hours of onboarding.
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