Flatbed freight broker — standard to oversized.
Flatbed freight requires open-deck equipment and specialized carriers. We arrange standard flatbed, step deck, double drop and RGN loads — including oversized moves requiring state permits and escort vehicles.
What we move
Open-deck freight is its own discipline: the right trailer, proper securement and tarping, and carriers who know how to move height- and width-restricted loads legally. We match your load to vetted flatbed carriers and coordinate permits and escorts when the freight is oversized.
Standard flatbed
48- and 53-foot flatbed capacity for steel, lumber, building materials and machinery.
Step deck & lowboy
Step deck and lowboy equipment for height-restricted and tall loads.
Oversized & permitted
Oversized and overweight freight coordination, including state permits.
Tarping & securement
Tarping and load securement arranged through the carrier.
Escort coordination
Pilot car and escort coordination for superloads and wide loads.
How it works
Get a quote
Send dimensions, weight and commodity — note anything over standard trailer size.
We match your load
We assign a vetted flatbed carrier and coordinate permits and escorts if needed.
You move freight
Your freight ships secured and tarped, tracked until delivery.
Frequently asked questions
What freight requires a flatbed?+
Construction equipment, steel coils, lumber, building materials, large machinery, vehicles, and any freight that can't be loaded through a trailer door or exceeds standard trailer dimensions.
How are flatbed rates different from dry van?+
Flatbed rates are generally 15–25% higher than comparable dry van lanes due to lower equipment supply and higher driver skill requirements. Oversized loads with permits add additional cost.
Do you handle oversized and permitted loads?+
Yes. We coordinate step deck, double drop and RGN equipment, state permits and escort vehicles for oversized and superload freight.
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