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Extendable (stretch) flatbed service

Use extendable (stretch) flatbeds when length exceeds a standard 48' or 53' deck.

American-owned & family-run
30+ years in logistics
North America coverage
Streamline company
MC #423598 · DOT #22287472 · SCAC SLIJ
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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 for long steel, pipe, fabricated modules, or lighter wind components—secured with pipe stakes when needed, straps/chains/binders, edge protection, and dunnage for jobsite drops, plant moves, or DC transfers.

Best for

  • Long steel or pipe
  • Fabricated modules
  • Long machinery or conveyors
  • Jobsite or plant loads with overhang

Typical freight

  • Over-length beams
  • Bundled pipe with overhang
  • Fabricated frames
  • Crated long equipment
  • Retail/DC transfers of long product

How we quote fast

  • Max length, width, height, and weight
  • Overhang requirements
  • Loading method (crane/forklift)
  • Securement needs: tarps, pipe stakes, dunnage, straps/chains/binders
  • Permit/escort needs and site rules for jobsites, plants, or DCs

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 an extendable flatbed?

A stretch trailer that lengthens beyond 48' or 53' to handle over-length freight while using standard flatbed securement.

When should I use stretch vs standard flatbed?

Choose stretch when length or overhang exceeds what a standard deck can handle legally or safely.

Do you provide securement?

Yes—pipe stakes when needed, dunnage, edge protection, tarps, and straps/chains/binders sized to the load.

What details speed quoting for long freight?

Max length, weight, overhang, loading method, and whether permits/escorts may be required help us price quickly.

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