Standard equipment and freight fit
Step Deck Service for Taller Open-Deck Freight
Our nationwide step deck service uses a lower main deck for freight that is too tall for a standard flatbed configuration. Confirm packaged dimensions and weight against the actual trailer so the loaded shipment fits the route's legal limits.
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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Request insurance certificates, W-9, carrier packet/compliance documents, or claims info.
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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.
Usable deck length, deck height, support points, and access at both sites determine the fit. Share forklift, crane, dock, or ramp requirements before equipment is assigned.
Check the deck fit
- Packaged length, width, height, and total weight
- Space available on the upper and lower decks
- Loaded height and support requirements for the actual trailer
Plan loading and protection
- Crane or forklift access at pickup and delivery
- Dock height compatibility and ramps when appropriate and available
- Tarp coverage, straps or chains, and edge protection matched to the freight
Coordinate the shipment
- Pickup and delivery windows and site contacts
- Loading crew availability and access restrictions
- Changes to dimensions or handling requirements before dispatch
Plan the right service
- Montana step deck lane planning
Montana and Northwest pickups connect to nationwide delivery lanes. Share site access and loading equipment with your dimensions.
- Step deck or double drop?
Compare lower deck space and loading access before requesting equipment.
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 is a step deck a good fit?
When the lower main deck allows taller freight to fit within the required loaded height and the freight fits the available deck space and weight capacity.
Can I request ramps?
Share the loading method and equipment dimensions and weight. Ramp suitability and availability must be confirmed for the actual shipment.
What should I check at the loading site?
Confirm forklift or crane access, dock compatibility if needed, and room for the trailer. Provide the same details for unloading.