Flatbed truck loaded with steel beams on highway
All Services
Flatbed Freight

Heavy. Oversized. No Problem.

Steel coils, construction equipment, lumber, machinery — if it doesn't fit in a box, it belongs on our flatbed. Experienced drivers, proper securement, wide permits handled.

48,000 lbs max payload
Oversize permits handled
Chains & straps certified
48 States covered
Open-Deck Freight

When Cargo Can't Fit Inside a Box

Flatbed trucking handles the freight that standard enclosed trailers simply can't accommodate. Whether your cargo is too tall, too wide, or too heavy — UMS Logistics has the equipment and expertise to move it safely and compliantly.

Our flatbed drivers carry all required securement gear, understand load-specific tie-down patterns, and are trained in DOT compliance for oversize loads. We handle permits, route surveys, and escort requirements so you don't have to.

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Flatbed loaded with heavy industrial equipment
Service Features

Specialized Capability for Heavy Loads

Flatbed freight is complex — our service handles every detail so your cargo arrives safely and on spec.

Oversize Permit Handling

We manage all state and county oversized load permits, route planning, and travel time restrictions on your behalf.

Proper Load Securement

Certified tie-downs, chains, binders, corner protectors, and tarping — every load secured to federal and state standards.

Pilot Car Coordination

Oversized moves requiring escort — we coordinate pilot car logistics and ensure full route compliance.

Route Surveys

Pre-trip route analysis for bridge heights, weight limits, and restricted roads — no surprises mid-haul.

Tarping & Protection

Full tarp service available for weather-sensitive cargo. Steel, lumber, and machinery protected from road elements.

Step-Deck & RGN Options

Multiple trailer configurations for height-restricted or extra-heavy loads that standard flats can't handle.

Ideal For

Industries That Rely on Flatbed

If it's big, heavy, or irregular-shaped — flatbed is the answer.

Construction

Structural steel, rebar, pipes, lumber, and heavy equipment moving between job sites and suppliers.

Energy & Utilities

Wind turbine components, transformers, generators, and large pipeline segments.

Agriculture

Farm equipment, irrigation hardware, tractors, and large implements across rural corridors.

Heavy Manufacturing

Presses, milling machines, boilers, and fabricated metal components that require open-deck loading.

Equipment

Three Trailer Types for Every Load

Standard flatbeds, step-decks, and removable goosenecks — we match the trailer to your cargo dimensions, weight, and access requirements. All units carry a full complement of chains, straps, binders, and tarps.

  • Lengths: 48 ft standard flat, 53 ft step-deck
  • Max payload: up to 48,000 lbs
  • Step-deck: lower deck for taller cargo
  • RGN: detachable neck for ground-level loading
  • Securement: chains, straps, binders, tarps onboard
  • Permits: we handle all state oversize permits
48k

Lbs Max Weight

Maximize heavy load payload across our standard flatbed and step-deck fleet.

3x

Trailer Types

Standard flat, step-deck, and RGN — the right deck for every cargo profile.

48

States Covered

Oversize permits managed in all lower 48 states — one call handles it all.

Move Heavy Freight the Right Way

Oversize, oversized, or overweight — UMS handles it. Get a flatbed quote and let our specialists plan the safest, most cost-effective route for your load.