When your freight is oversized, irregular, or requires side‑ or top‑loading, flatbed trailers offer unmatched flexibility and strength.
At Somerset Logistics, we connect your unique shipments with trusted carriers who know exactly how to move them - safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Our Flatbed Trucking Solutions
We offer tailored flatbed freight services for oversized, heavy, or hard-to-fit cargo that doesn’t work with standard trailers. Our Somerset Logistics team handles everything, from sourcing the right equipment to securing permits and planning routes, so your shipment moves safely and smoothly.
For general open-deck freight
For over-hight or long equipment
Double Drop Trailers
For taller cargo that needs lower clearance
For over-dimensional loads
Step Decks Trailers
Permit & Compliance Management
For roll-on / roll-off machinery
RGNs (Removable Goosenecks)
When your freight needs tarps, straps, chains, and edge protection
Specialized Securement
Standard Flatbeds
Flatbed trucking is a freight shipping method used for oversized, heavy, or oddly shaped cargo that won’t fit in a standard enclosed trailer. Instead of walls and a roof, flatbed trailers offer an open platform, making it easy to load from the sides or top using cranes or forklifts.
Flatbed trucking is a freight shipping method used for oversized, heavy, or oddly shaped cargo that won’t fit in a standard enclosed trailer. Instead of walls and a roof, flatbed trailers offer an open platform, making it easy to load from the sides or top using cranes or forklifts.
What Is Flatbed Trucking?
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Common Flatbed Cargo
STEEL AND LUMBER
LARGE EQUIPMENT OR MACHINERY
OVERSIZED LOADS THAT REQUIRE PERMITS
Flatbed solutions are all about flexibility. With the right trailer type and securement strategy, almost anything can move safely, even freight that’s too tall, too wide, or too heavy for other options.
With access to a wide variety of specialized trailers, we match your shipment with the right transport solution, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant delivery.
Specialized Equipment & Expertise
Why Choose Somerset Logistics for Flatbed Freight Shipping?
We’re a trusted leader in freight brokerage and logistics solutions.
26+ Years In Business
Somerset Logistics partners with certified heavy-haul carriers across North America, ensuring you receive reliable service and competitive pricing.
Strong Network of Experienced Carriers
We provide full-service project management, from load planning and permitting to real-time tracking and final delivery.
End-to-End Shipment Coordination
Heavy-haul and over-dimensional shipments must adhere to strict safety regulations. We ensure all weight limits, securement standards, and routing guidelines are met.
Safety & Compliance Focused
At Somerset Logistics, you get real, experienced logistics specialists, not automated systems. We prioritize clear communication and proactive support throughout your shipment.
Reliable Customer Support
When your cargo can’t be loaded into a traditional trailer due to size, shape, or loading requirements, you need a flexible shipping option and a partner who knows how to handle it. From construction materials to machinery and steel, we coordinate the equipment, securement, and route planning to move your freight safely and efficiently.
At Somerset Logistics, we specialize inFlatbed Freight solutions.
Flatbed Freight – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Flatbeds are ideal for freight that doesn’t fit inside a standard enclosed trailer - think lumber, steel, heavy machinery, building materials, large equipment, and oversized loads.
Yes! We ensure proper load securement using straps, chains, and tarps where needed. We also match freight with carriers trained in securement best practices for your cargo type.
Pricing depends on several factors - freight dimensions, weight, distance, trailer type, and whether permits or escort vehicles are needed. We provide competitive, transparent quotes with no surprises.
Absolutely. We provide real-time tracking and regular updates so you always know where your shipment is and when to expect delivery.
Need an affordable and reliable shipping solution? Somerset Logistics has logistics solutions and services to move your freight efficiently and cost-effectively. Contact us today for a customized quote and let our logistics experts help streamline your shipping process.
