Flatbed Trucking California Services for Your Needs

Move construction materials, machinery, building products, and oversized freight across California with flatbed trucking backed by Sims Global Solutions’ carrier network, assets, and real-time technology. From port-adjacent lanes to inland job sites and routes shaped by Caltrans requirements, our team helps match your load with the right open-deck equipment, planning, and visibility.

Flatbed truck hauling construction materials in California

Our Flatbed Trucking Services

Open-deck, heavy haul, and specialized trailer solutions for complex California freight requirements.

Flatbed Trailers

Open-deck trailer solutions for freight that cannot fit a dry van, including machinery, building products, construction materials, and tall loads requiring lower deck height.

Heavy Haul

Specialized transportation for oversized and overweight equipment, supported by heavy haul tractors, RGN, lowboy, multi-axle, and double drop trailer options.

Oversized Freight

Transportation for loads exceeding standard dimensions, including permit service, escort coordination, and route planning to support compliant movement from origin to destination.

Crane Rigging

Lift planning, rigging, load securement, and placement support for heavy machinery or equipment that needs over-the-road transport plus final positioning.

Modular Transport

Specialized movement of modular homes, manufactured buildings, and prefabricated structures with route planning, escorts, permits, and coordination with construction schedules.

HAZMAT Transport

Certified hazardous materials transport through trained carriers, proper placarding, documentation, secure containment, and routing that accounts for HAZMAT-specific restrictions.

Flatbed trucking route planning and freight coordination

Our Flatbed Shipping Process

Review Load Requirements First

We review dimensions, weight, commodity, loading method, delivery window, and site requirements. For California freight, we also consider port congestion, urban access, and any route constraints that may affect open-deck movement.

Match the Right Equipment

Coordinate Permits and Routing

Dispatch With Real-Time Visibility

Support Delivery Through Completion

The Sims Difference

Why Choose Sims Global Solutions?

Sims Global Solutions brings technology, carrier depth, and practical freight expertise together.

Carrier Reach

Tap into 150,000+ carriers for flexible California flatbed capacity and nationwide coverage.

Real-Time Tech

SimsTrak helps quote, schedule, track, and report shipments with real-time visibility.

Permit Support

Specialized teams coordinate permits, escorts, securement, and routing for California oversized freight.

Hands-On Service

Dedicated coordinators monitor loads from cradle to grave and resolve issues proactively.

Meet the Flatbed Team

Experienced logistics specialists supporting complex flatbed freight.

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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 types of freight are best for flatbed trucking?

Flatbed trucking is ideal for freight that cannot be loaded into a standard enclosed trailer, including construction materials, machinery, steel, lumber, building products, and large equipment. Because flatbeds allow loading from the top, side, or rear with cranes or forklifts, they work well for irregular, heavy, or job-site-bound freight.

How much does flatbed trucking cost in California?

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Still Have Flatbed Questions?

Get clear guidance before your next flatbed shipment moves.

Areas We Serve

Sims Global Solutions coordinates flatbed and specialized freight across California, nationwide lanes, and international networks.

Do We Service Your Lane?

Share your origin and destination for lane-specific support.

Certified & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

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TIA Member

Membership supporting ethical logistics practices.

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SimsTrak Technology

Technology-enabled shipment visibility and reporting.

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A+ Cargo Insurance

Enhanced protection for valuable shipments.

Request Your Flatbed Trucking Quote

Tell us about your load dimensions, origin, destination, timing, and handling needs. Our team will help identify the right flatbed option and coordinate next steps.

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.