Flatbed trailers are open, walled-less decks used for freight that's too large, heavy, or oddly shaped for an enclosed trailer — steel coils, lumber, construction equipment, and machinery. Loads are secured with straps, chains, and tarps rather than being enclosed, and loading/unloading is typically done from the top or side with a crane or forklift.
Typical figures for this equipment type — exact specs vary by carrier and manufacturer.
Tell your dispatcher which configuration you run — it changes which lanes and rates you're matched to.
The baseline configuration for most open-deck freight.
Longer deck for oversized or multi-piece loads.
Comes equipped with tarps and chains for weather-sensitive freight.
No long-term contract, no upfront fees — talk to a dispatcher who already knows your equipment.