Commercial Equipment
Flatbed
Open-Deck Freight for Oversized & Industrial Loads
Flatbed trailers offer open, unobstructed deck space without sides or roof, enabling top, side, and rear crane loading of heavy industrial materials, steel, and machinery.
Standard Length
48ft - 53ft
Trailer exterior or combination dimension.
Maximum Payload
48,000 lbs
Subject to federal 80,000 lbs GVWR limits.
Pallet Capacity
Open Deck
Standard 48x40-inch GMA pallet layout.
Typical Transported Commodities
- Structural Steel
- Lumber & Building Materials
- Pipes
- Machinery
- Palletized Roofing
FMCSA Verification Checklist
Operating Authority:
For-hire motor carriers must maintain active FMCSA Property Carrier Authority.
Insurance Filings:
Form BMC-91X primary liability ($750K to $1M+) and sufficient commercial cargo policy limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are tarps required for all flatbed loads?
Tarping depends on shipper instructions. Lumber tarps or steel tarps protect moisture-sensitive commodities from road grime and weather.