Open deck trucks have an open deck body that is flat, roofless and without any sides. Generally on regular terms, open deck trucks transport loads with a weight of 45, 000 pounds or 20.4 tons. However, there is specialized trucks or equipment which can transport even heavier loads like step-decks are capable of transporting 48,000 pounds or 21.7 tons.
- Flatbed trailers typically ship items that are large or wide, items that need to be loaded by a crane, or from the side with a forklift.
- Flatbeds are great for hauling construction materials, machinery, tools, components and equipment. In addition to large single items, flatbed trailers are often used for transporting large quantities of stackable or well-wrapped products.