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Curtain-side protection

Conestoga flatbed service

Protect freight with a curtain-side Conestoga while keeping flatbed-style loading and securement.

American-owned & family-run
30+ years in logistics
North America coverage
Streamline company
MC #423598 · DOT #22287472 · SCAC SLIJ
Insurance certificates available upon request.

Claims handled by an experienced logistics team.

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Fast pricing for shippers — flatbed, step deck, double drop, and oversize.

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Ideal when you need weather protection without full tarping labor—steel, packaged materials, and sensitive freight stay covered while we secure with straps or chains, edge protection, and dunnage.

Best for

  • Steel and metal products
  • Packaged building materials
  • Palletized and crated freight needing cover

Typical freight

  • Fabricated components
  • Bagged or boxed goods
  • Lumber packs that need weather protection

How we quote fast

  • Weight and dimensions
  • Pallet/packaging details and sensitivity
  • Side or rear loading notes
  • Securement needs (straps/chains, edge protection, dunnage)
  • Pickup/delivery timing and appointments

Equipment & Securement

Equipment provided

  • Pipe stakes
  • A-frames
  • Dunnage and cribbing
  • Tarps
  • Straps
  • Chains
  • Binders

Typical equipment

  • 48' flatbed
  • 53' flatbed
  • Extendable / stretch decks
  • Step deck
  • Double drop

Often 40k–48k payload depending on lane/legal/commodity.

Shippers we serve

  • Jobsites
  • Manufacturers
  • Fabricators
  • Retail distribution centers

Tell us dimensions/weight and whether tarps/pipe stakes/A-frames are needed for accurate pricing.

Common flatbed freight

Frequently asked questions

What is a Conestoga?

A flatbed with a rolling curtain system that provides weather protection while still allowing flatbed-style loading and securement.

Is it faster than tarping?

Yes—curtains reduce tarp labor and speed loading/unloading while keeping freight covered.

What freight is a good fit?

Steel, packaged building materials, palletized or crated freight that benefits from weather protection without needing full tarps.

Do you handle straps and securement?

Yes. We provide straps or chains, edge protection, and dunnage; tell us if any special packaging rules apply.

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