Flatbed Freight Shipping Services

FreightCenter connects you with a nationwide network of standard flatbed carriers, perfect for general freight like palletized materials, steel, or construction goods. These 48’–53’ trailers are the workhorses of the industry, offering a flat, open deck with no sides or roof. Ideal for top and side loading.

Oversized doesn’t just mean heavy—it can mean long. FreightCenter’s extendable flatbeds stretch to accommodate beams, wind turbine blades, and other freight that exceeds traditional trailer lengths. These trailers offer unmatched flexibility for unusually long loads.

For extremely heavy equipment, FreightCenter offers lowboy trailers with an ultra-low deck height and high weight capacity. These trailers are perfect for hauling bulldozers, excavators, and industrial equipment that exceed normal weight and height limits, and we’ll assist with any required permits and escorts.

Need extra vertical clearance? FreightCenter’s step deck trailer options allow for taller freight without the need for permits. The lower deck accommodates machinery, vehicles, and oversized loads, while our experts ensure every shipment meets DOT height requirements.

For ultra-tall or heavy equipment, our double drop trailers—also known as lowboys—sit even lower to the ground, enabling you to move loads up to 12 feet high. FreightCenter’s logistics team helps coordinate permits and escorts for specialized shipments.

When your freight needs to be rolled or driven onto the trailer, FreightCenter’s RGN options make loading seamless. The detachable front allows the trailer to drop to the ground for self-powered equipment—perfect for hauling bulldozers, cranes, and large tractors.

Conestoga trailers offer the protection of enclosed shipping with the flexibility of a flatbed. These specialized trailers use a sliding tarp system—similar to a retractable curtain—that covers your freight without requiring it to be top-loaded through a roof or manually tarped. At FreightCenter, we recommend Conestoga trailers for loads that need weather protection or have sensitive surfaces, like aerospace components, machinery, or finished goods. You get the best of both worlds: open-deck versatility with enclosed security.

Maxi trailers are designed for high-capacity and high-volume shipments, offering additional axles and extended trailer lengths to handle extremely heavy or oversized freight without compromising safety or compliance. These trailers are commonly used in the Pacific Northwest and other regions with specific bridge laws. At FreightCenter, we leverage our carrier network to match your heavy haul with the right maxi configuration—ensuring your load meets state-specific requirements while staying on time and on budget.