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How Much Weight Can I Ship On a Flatbed Trailer? Kingpin Laws Overview
- The maximum loaded weight a flatbed can haul
- The maximum loaded weight a closed-tandem flatbed can haul
- When to use closed-tandem flatbeds
- The maximum loaded weight a spread-axle flatbed can haul
- When to use spread-axle flatbeds
Planning is key to successfully moving your freight. The trucking industry is governed by a vast number of rules and regulations. Since they are levied to keep roadways, cargo and the motoring public safe, each guideline must be followed to a “t” — and then some.
[Video] 5 Load-Specific Questions Your Flatbed Carrier Should Ask (and Why)
[Video] 3 Common Flatbed Shipping Problems (+ Tips For Avoiding Them)
Partial Truckload (PTL) vs. Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Shipping: A Head-To-Head Analysis
It’s natural to feel overwhelmed when selecting a transportation service for your business; there are a ton of great options.
7 Common Construction Equipment Transportation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Shipping construction equipment is a complex task that demands precision, planning, and an eye for detail.
For shippers dealing in these rugged pieces of heavy machinery and equipment, ensuring their safe and timely arrival is crucial to maintaining operational efficiency and avoiding costly delays.
7 Ways to Protect Your Open-Deck Freight During Transport
Protecting cargo is top of mind for many companies. That said, ensuring freight arrives at its destination in good condition can sometimes be challenging for open-deck shipments which have external elements, like the weather, to contend with.
6 Common Flatbed Shipping Problems (and How to Avoid Them)
Open-deck shipments hauled on flatbed, step-deck and double-drop trailers keep American supply chains rolling along. With assistance from service providers like asset trucking companies and freight brokers, shippers with open-deck freight to move can do so timely and cost-effectively.
The 5 Keys to Choosing a Flatbed Trucking Company For Your Business
As a central segment of your supply chain, your transportation processes and partnerships should never go unnourished.
8 Ways to Save Money on Your Flatbed Freight Shipments
More than $100 billion. That’s how much money shippers — across the U.S. — spent moving their open-deck freight in 2021 alone. This number — which reflects a total that has steadily risen in recent history — is likely to continue its upward trend in the years ahead.
Partial Truckload (PTL) vs. Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Shipping: A Head-To-Head Analysis
It’s natural to feel overwhelmed when selecting a transportation service for your business; there are a ton of great options.
7 Common Construction Equipment Transportation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Shipping construction equipment is a complex task that demands precision, planning, and an eye for detail.
For shippers dealing in these rugged pieces of heavy machinery and equipment, ensuring their safe and..
7 Ways to Protect Your Open-Deck Freight During Transport
Protecting cargo is top of mind for many companies. That said, ensuring freight arrives at its destination in good condition can sometimes be challenging for open-deck shipments which have external elements,..
6 Common Flatbed Shipping Problems (and How to Avoid Them)
Open-deck shipments hauled on flatbed, step-deck and double-drop trailers keep American supply chains rolling along. With assistance from service providers like asset trucking companies and freight brokers,..
The 5 Keys to Choosing a Flatbed Trucking Company For Your Business
As a central segment of your supply chain, your transportation processes and partnerships should never go unnourished.
8 Ways to Save Money on Your Flatbed Freight Shipments
More than $100 billion. That’s how much money shippers — across the U.S. — spent moving their open-deck freight in 2021 alone. This number — which reflects a total that has steadily risen in recent history —..
