Heavy equipment shipping companies offer a fleet of trailers with open beds and the structural integrity to haul oversized loads. They transport huge amounts of cargo every day across state lines in a safe and timely manner. This is why commercial companies prefer to outsource their oversized cargo transportation to flatbed companies.

With a large inventory of flatbeds ranging from lowboys to drop decks, the flatbed companies can accommodate the various needs of the transportation industry. This article highlights common commercial uses of flatbeds across several industries.
Uses of Flatbed Trailer Transport Companies
Flatbed trailers are ideal for oversized cargo, but not all kinds of oversized loads are ideal for flatbeds. Depending on the cargo weight and road safety, here are the most common commercial uses of flatbed trailer transport companies:
Transportation of Building Material
Construction and building materials are bulky and oversized most of the time. Things like lumbar, piping, concrete blocks, rebar, steel frames, and scaffolding must be transported safely to the construction site to avoid accidents.
Some of these items can be pretty long and may not fit a regular or enclosed truck’s dimensions. Therefore, flatbed trailers are best for these bulky materials. There are no walls or frames to support the material, so they must be secured to the trailer properly following state and federal guidelines.
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