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Double Drop Service for Tall Open-Deck Freight
A double drop trailer has a low well between raised deck sections. That configuration can help taller freight fit within the required loaded height when a step deck does not provide enough clearance.
FlatbedTrucking.com is the flatbed/open-deck brand operated by Streamline LLC. FreightMonster is Streamline LLC's specialized heavy-haul brand. About our company
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Fast pricing for shippers — flatbed, step deck, double drop, and oversize.
Need coverage into or out of Montana? We service Billings, Bozeman, Missoula, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell, and Butte with flatbed, step deck, and double drop capacity.
For routine open-deck shipments, compare the freight footprint with the usable well length and width, deck height, weight capacity, and loading access. A low deck alone does not establish whether a shipment fits.
Measure for the well
- Packaged length, width, height, and total weight
- Usable well length and support points beneath the freight
- Loaded height on the proposed trailer
Confirm loading access
- Crane or forklift availability at both locations
- Clear access to place and remove freight from the well
- Handling restrictions and space for the trailer at the site
Prepare routine service
- Pickup and delivery appointments and contacts
- Straps or chains, edge protection, and tarp needs
- Equipment fit and legal dimensions confirmed before booking
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.
For RGN or detachable gooseneck equipment, multi-axle moves, superloads, or complex permit, escort, and route planning, use specialized heavy-haul planning at FreightMonster.
Common flatbed freight
Oil & gas pipe / tubulars
Steel coils & metal
Structural steel & fabrication
Construction materials
Stone / granite
Machinery & equipment
Containers & project freight
Vehicles & rolling stock
Curtain-side / Conestoga freight
Frequently asked questions
When should I consider a double drop?
Consider it when taller freight benefits from a lower well and fits the trailer's usable space, weight capacity, and loading arrangement.
Why does well length matter?
The freight footprint and support points must fit the usable well. Provide complete packaged dimensions rather than height alone.
What loading details are needed?
Confirm how the freight will be lifted into and out of the well, what equipment is available at each site, and any handling restrictions.