Resources & Insights

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. 

Can I Overhang Freight on a Flatbed Trailer?

• Flatbed trailer dimensions
• Overhanging freight on a 48-foot flatbed trailer
• Overhanging freight on a 53-foot flatbed trailer
• Front overhang on a flatbed trailer
• End-to-end loading and overhang on a flatbed

The total freight length you’re legally allowed to transport using a flatbed trailer changes from one state to the next. Each state government has very specific guidelines outlining what dimensions shippers can and cannot haul on a flatbed trailer without permitting. 

Common Flatbed Trailers [Alternatives and Differences]

The trucking industry is home to an extensive host of trailer types. From step-deck to lowboy trailers — designed to haul height-sensitive freight — to dry van and reefers commonly used to move food and beverage items. If you have freight to move, it’s likely that the trucking industry has the perfect trailer for you. 

What Does Flatbed Shipping Cost? [8 Factors To Know]

Your open-deck shipping price, although difficult to predict, is important to understand. Budgeting your transportation dollars appropriately is crucial to managing your company’s supply chain logistics. But why is it so difficult to do so?

Heavy Haul and Flatbed Shipping: How to Find the Right Trailer for Your Load

When you need to ship freight that won't fit within the enclosed dimensions of a dry van, you know you need an open deck trailer. However, you might not know there's a wide variety of open deck trailers available and your options include — but also extend well beyond — those offered by flatbed shipping.