Specialized freight services
Flatbed Shipping
When the load calls for more than a standard trailer.
How Flatbed Shipping fits your operation
Flatbed freight demands careful planning from the start. Dimensions, securement, permits, equipment, and delivery conditions all shape the move. Transend coordinates the details with carriers that understand the job and an operations team that stays close to it.
Best for
- Machinery, steel, building materials, and equipment
- Freight that is oversized, wide, tall, or heavy
- Jobsite deliveries and freight that needs open-deck access
- Loads requiring permits or escort coordination
What Transend coordinates
- Flatbed and step deck trailers
- Double drops and sidekits
- Overdimensional freight planning
- Securement coordination
- Permitting and escort support
- Specialized equipment sourcing
Working with Transend
Map the load
We review the dimensions, weight, pickup conditions, and delivery requirements before sourcing capacity.
Build the move
Our team matches the load to the right equipment and coordinates permitting or escorts when needed.
Manage each handoff
From pickup through delivery, we stay close to the details and keep your team informed.
Frequently asked questions about Flatbed Shipping
When should I use flatbed shipping?
Flatbed shipping is a good fit for freight that cannot be loaded into an enclosed trailer because of its dimensions, shape, weight, or loading requirements.
Can Transend arrange oversized flatbed freight?
Yes. We help coordinate the equipment, routing, permits, and escort requirements that come with overdimensional freight.
What equipment can be used for flatbed freight?
Depending on the load, options can include standard flatbeds, step decks, double drops, sidekits, and other specialized open-deck equipment.
Related freight services
- Dry Van Truckload: The everyday workhorse, handled with care.
- Drayage Services: From port or rail to the next move in your supply chain.
- Supply Chain Consultation: A seasoned perspective on the decisions ahead.
Talk through your freight
Speak with Transend about flatbed shipping and the next move in your supply chain.