Reliable 48'-80' Extendable Steel Flatbed Trailer

Move long, heavy, and over-dimensional freight with confidence using 48'-80' Extendable Steel Flatbed Trailer capacity from Sims Global Solutions. Our team coordinates specialized open-deck equipment, route planning, permits, escorts, securement, and real-time tracking for complex loads. From machinery and building materials to oversized components, we simplify every mile with reliable nationwide carrier support.

Extendable steel flatbed trailer hauling long freight

Our Extendable Steel Flatbed Trailer Services

Specialized open-deck transportation solutions for long, heavy, oversized, and complex freight requirements.

Flatbed Trailers

Open-deck flatbed and step deck solutions for freight that cannot fit in a standard dry van, including machinery, construction materials, building products, and awkwardly shaped cargo.

Oversized Freight

Transportation support for loads exceeding standard dimensions, including permit coordination, escort services, and route planning to help keep over-dimensional freight compliant and moving.

Heavy Haul

Heavy haul capabilities for oversized and overweight machinery, equipment, and industrial freight, supported by specialized trailers, load securement, and experienced route planning teams.

Specialized Equipment

Specialized equipment options including RGN, lowboy, multi-axle, and double drop trailers for loads needing lower deck height, easier loading, or enhanced heavy freight handling.

Crane Rigging

Crane and rigging coordination for lifting, positioning, and installing heavy or oversized freight once it arrives, creating a more complete start-to-finish project solution.

Modular Transport

Transportation for modular buildings, manufactured structures, and prefabricated sections requiring specialized trailers, permits, escorts, route planning, and coordination with construction timelines.

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Our Extendable Flatbed Process

Review Load Requirements

We review your freight dimensions, weight, commodity, pickup requirements, delivery constraints, and timing. This confirms whether a 48'-80' extendable steel flatbed trailer is appropriate or if another specialized open-deck option is better.

Match Trailer Capacity

Coordinate Routing and Permits

Track Shipment Execution

The Sims Difference

Why Choose Sims Global Solutions?

Sims Global Solutions simplifies specialized freight with technology, carrier access, and hands-on coordination.

Carrier Network

Sims accesses over 150,000 carriers to source suitable specialized trailer capacity.

SimsTrak

SimsTrak provides real-time shipment tracking, reporting, quoting, and visibility from one platform.

Compliance

In-house teams help coordinate permits, escorts, route planning, and securement requirements.

Heavy Expertise

Asset-based trucking experience supports complex heavy haul opportunities beyond traditional brokerage.

Meet The Sims Team

Meet the logistics experts behind complex freight moves.

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Billy

Corporate Sales Manager – Heavy Haul Trucking

Billy serves as Corporate Sales Manager – Heavy Haul Trucking at Sims Global Solutions, bringing deep expertise in asset-based freight and complex trucking solutions. Leveraging the company's own fleet of assets alongside the industry-leading SimsTrak Transportation Management System, Billy excels at identifying and capturing opportunities that traditional freight brokerages often cannot access. His approach focuses on building meaningful client relationships, supported by a fully integrated TMS and CRM platform that streamlines documentation and communication. Billy is committed to delivering cost-effective, reliable heavy haul solutions to customers across all industries, from Fortune 100 companies to specialized sectors like aerospace, defense, and material handling, ensuring every shipment is handled with precision and care.

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Chase

Agency Owner Since 2016

Chase has been an Agency Owner with Sims Global Solutions since 2016, building nearly a decade of success as an independent freight sales agent within the SGS network. He brings a hands-on, relationship-first philosophy to every client partnership, consistently outperforming larger competitors through personalized service and deep industry knowledge. Backed by Sims Global's cutting-edge technology stack, dedicated operations team, and multi-modal capabilities spanning truckload, LTL, expedited, intermodal, and warehousing, Chase delivers adaptive shipping solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. His long-standing tenure reflects his commitment to the company's core values of loyalty, transparency, and continuous improvement, helping clients nationwide streamline their logistics and reduce operational costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 48'-80' Extendable Steel Flatbed Trailer used for?

A 48'-80' extendable steel flatbed trailer is used for long freight that exceeds the length of a standard flatbed. Common examples include steel beams, pipe, structural components, machinery, prefabricated materials, and other open-deck cargo that can be loaded from the top or sides by crane or forklift.

How is an extendable flatbed different from a standard flatbed?

Do oversized loads on extendable flatbeds require permits?

How much does extendable flatbed shipping cost?

Can Sims Global Solutions move extendable flatbed loads nationwide?

How is freight secured on an extendable steel flatbed?

Will I receive tracking updates during transport?

What information is needed to book an extendable flatbed trailer?

Need Help Planning a Load?

Send your load details and get guidance from our team.

Service Areas Covered

Sims Global Solutions supports specialized freight moves across major lanes, regional markets, and nationwide destinations.

Need Service in Your Lane?

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Awards and Recognition

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TIA Member

Recognized transportation industry membership.

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Vetted Carrier Network

Carriers vetted for freight performance.

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Technology-enabled shipment visibility and reporting.

Request Extendable Flatbed Capacity

Share your load dimensions, weight, origin, destination, and timing. Our logistics team will review equipment options, permitting needs, and routing considerations before recommending the right solution.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 855-326-8671. You can also send us a quick email at ContactSims@ShipSims.com.