Heavy Haul · 02 / 08
Flatbed freight
flatbed, step deck, lowboy
Texas Freight Co. hauls machinery, construction equipment and other freight that loads from the side or top on flatbed, step-deck and lowboy trailers, and arranges oversize permits before the truck leaves.
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Oversize permits and route plans are arranged before dispatch on every load that needs them.
Service facts
What it is
Flatbed trucking carries freight that is too tall, wide, heavy or awkward for an enclosed trailer, or that has to be loaded by crane or forklift from the side or top. Typical loads are construction equipment, industrial machinery, steel and building materials.
Equipment
Texas Freight Co. offers standard flatbed, step-deck and lowboy trailers and matches the trailer to the load's height, weight and type before dispatch. Loads are secured with straps, chains, blocking and bracing, and tarped where needed, to federal cargo securement standards.
Permits
For oversize and overweight loads, Texas Freight Co. arranges the permits and plans the route before the driver is dispatched, including route surveys for restricted corridors. In Texas, oversize and overweight permits are issued by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
What to send for a quote
Send the length, width, height and weight of each piece, photos or drawings for unusual items, how the freight will be loaded and unloaded, the pickup and delivery addresses, the dates and any site restrictions such as gate height or crane availability.
Coverage
Texas Freight Co. runs Texas and Gulf Coast routes from its headquarters in San Antonio.
What is included
Securement
Secured and checked.
Blocking, bracing, strapping and tarping are checked before departure against federal cargo securement standards.
Permits
Permits arranged first.
Oversize and overweight permits and the route plan are arranged before dispatch, with route surveys for restricted corridors.
Equipment
Trailer matched to the load.
Standard flatbed, step deck or lowboy, chosen from the load's dimensions, weight and type before the truck is sent.
How It Works
Booking a load
in three steps.
Tell us the load
Dimensions, weight, pickup location and delivery address. Equipment and permit needs are confirmed within hours.
Permits and route plan
Any oversize permits are arranged and the route planned before the driver is dispatched.
Pickup and delivery
The driver arrives with the right trailer, secures and inspects the load and delivers on schedule.
FAQ
Flatbed Freight: common questions
What flatbed trailers does Texas Freight Co. offer?
Standard flatbed, step-deck and lowboy trailers.
Do you handle oversize permits?
Yes. Texas Freight Co. arranges oversize and overweight permits and plans the route before dispatch.
What information do you need to quote a flatbed load?
The length, width, height and weight of the freight, how it will be loaded and unloaded, the pickup and delivery addresses and the dates.
Can you tarp my load?
Yes. Tarping is part of load securement where the freight needs protection.
Do you haul construction equipment and machinery?
Yes. Construction equipment and industrial machinery are typical flatbed, step-deck and lowboy loads. Give the dimensions and weight of each machine so the right trailer and permits can be arranged.
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Request a load
or call dispatch.
Send the dimensions, weight and addresses, or call dispatch at (281) 407-5771.