The many configurations of flatbeds allow most any load to be shipped on these heavy haul trucking trailers. The most common of these trailers are the standard flatbed and the step deck flatbed. These trailers can ship most any cargo of any shape and size. There are many variations that can be used to ship the longest, widest, tallest, or heaviest of loads. Naturally, the precautions to properly secure, load and protect these loads must be carefully executed. Because of the unlimited variations of these oversize hauling trailers they are the tool of choice for over-dimensional freight services like Flatbed Hauling Quotes.
Loads that may be over a standard size will normally require permitting and have route and travel time restrictions. Standard loads can be no longer than 48 feet long, 8.5 feet wide or 8.5 feet tall. These dimensions allow for 400 square feet of cargo floor space. A standard trailer is 5 feet above the road surface so if you can use a step-deck you can pick up another 18 inches of height without requiring any additional permitting. To acquire appropriate pricing the shipper must have the precise measurements of the cargo documented.
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