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Step deck shipping

Use step deck shipping when freight is too tall for a standard flatbed but does not need a deep well.

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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We align ramps, tarps, and securement (chains/binders, blocking/cribbing when needed) to your machinery or crated equipment and plan routes for height clearance.

Best for

  • Tall machinery
  • Crated equipment
  • Partial oversize loads

Typical freight

  • Construction equipment
  • Cranes and lifts
  • Industrial skids

Securement & gear

  • Chains and binders
  • Tarps on request
  • Ramps when available
  • Blocking/cribbing as needed

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

When should I choose a step deck?

When freight is moderately overheight for a standard flat but does not need a deep-well double drop.

Do you handle tarps and securement?

Yes—chains/binders, blocking/cribbing when needed, and tarps sized to the load.

Do you arrange permits?

If height or length requires permits, we include them and plan routing accordingly.

What loading details help?

Share loading method (forklift/crane/drive-on), site rules, and ramp needs to prevent delays.

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