Reliable Flatbed Trucking Services Nationwide

A flatbed transport is an open-deck trucking solution used for freight that cannot be loaded into an enclosed dry van. Because the trailer has no walls or roof, cargo can be loaded from the side, rear, or top using forklifts, cranes, or rigging equipment. It is commonly used for construction materials, machinery, equipment, and oversized freight.

A flatbed truck can carry machinery, steel, lumber, building products, industrial equipment, modular components, oversized cargo, and other freight that is large, heavy, or irregularly shaped. Step deck, RGN, double drop, and specialized trailer options may be used when freight exceeds standard height, weight, or loading requirements.

Flatbed freight should be prepared with accurate dimensions, weight, loading instructions, and commodity details before booking. Sims Global Solutions uses that information to help match the right equipment, plan securement needs, and identify any permit or escort requirements. Proper preparation reduces delays, improves safety, and helps protect the cargo during transit.

Flatbed pricing is typically based on the shipment’s origin, destination, weight, dimensions, equipment type, loading requirements, permits, escorts, and urgency. Oversized or specialized freight may require additional planning and compliance costs. Sims Global Solutions focuses on cost-effective mode selection and carrier sourcing so customers can compare practical options before committing.

Oversized flatbed freight may require state-specific permits, route planning, escorts, or specialized equipment depending on height, width, length, and weight. Sims Global Solutions coordinates with permitting and routing teams to help ensure compliant transport. This planning is especially important for machinery, modular structures, and equipment that exceeds legal load limits.

Yes. Sims Global Solutions supports real-time visibility through SimsTrak, its Transportation Management System. Customers can quote, schedule, and track shipments while receiving updates throughout transit. This visibility helps logistics teams monitor timelines, communicate with stakeholders, and respond quickly if weather, traffic, routing, or loading issues affect the shipment.

Flatbed trailers have a standard open deck and work well for freight loaded from the top or sides. Step deck trailers, also called drop decks, have a lower deck height that helps accommodate taller freight while staying within legal height limits. Sims Global Solutions also supports RGN, lowboy, multi-axle, and double drop options.

Sims Global Solutions serves customers nationwide, including all 50 states, with additional North American and international logistics capabilities. Service areas listed include Texas, California, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Michigan, Indiana, Kansas, and Missouri. The company’s broad carrier network helps support regional, long-haul, and specialized flatbed freight needs.