Bay Area flatbed trucking
Flatbed, step deck and RGN out of Oakland, the South Bay and the Central Valley. Steel, lumber and machinery, strapped and tarped by open-deck drivers.
- EQUIPMENT
- 48' or 53' flatbed · step deck
- CAPACITY
- Up to 48,000 lb
- SECUREMENT
- Straps, chains, tarps
- TRACKING
- GPS ping every 15 min
- QUOTE COST
- Free
01 / WHAT WE HAUL
Freight that loads from the side or from above
Flatbed trucking moves freight on an open deck, loaded by forklift or crane. It suits pieces that are too tall, too wide or too heavy for a dry van, and job sites with no dock.
- Steel, pipe and rebar
- Lumber and building materials
- Machinery and equipment
- Construction and job site freight
- Large industrial components
- Palletized freight for sites with no dock
02 / WAYS TO BOOK
Flatbed, step deck or oversize
Send the length, width, height and weight. Dispatch picks the deck and the driver.
Flatbed loads
Steel, lumber and building materials on a 48' or 53' deck.
Step deck
Taller freight on a lower deck, without an oversize permit.
Tarped loads
Lumber, steel and smoke tarps for freight that has to stay dry.
Job site delivery
Yards, plants and sites with no dock, with the unloading equipment confirmed before the truck rolls.
Oversize and permits
Loads past legal width, height or weight, with permits and route checks handled for you.
All 48 states
Out of Oakland, the South Bay and the Central Valley, to any US address.
03 / WHAT'S INCLUDED
Secured right, delivered flat
Open deck freight needs more than a truck. Here is what comes with every load.
Deck matched to the load
Flatbed, step deck or RGN picked from the height, length and weight you send.
Experienced flatbed drivers
Drivers who secure to DOT rules and bring their own straps, chains, edge protection and tarps.
Site deliveries
Job sites, yards and plants with no dock. We confirm unloading equipment before the truck rolls.
Live GPS tracking
A tracking link with a position every 15 minutes and check calls at pickup and delivery.
Crane and crew timing
Arrival set to the hour your forklift or crane is on site.
Photos and POD
Photos of the secured load at pickup and a signed POD the same day.
04 / EQUIPMENT
Tell us the load. We'll match the deck.
Not sure which deck fits? Send the dimensions and weight and dispatch will match it.
MOST BOOKED48' flatbed
Steel, lumber, pipe and palletized building materials up to 48,000 lb.
TALLER FREIGHTStep deck
A lower deck for freight up to 10 feet tall without an oversize permit.
HEAVY PIECESRGN / lowboy
Removable gooseneck for machinery that has to drive or roll on.
05 / WHEN A FLATBED FITS
Flatbed or dry van
A dry van is cheaper when the freight fits inside it. An open deck wins in these four cases.
- 01
Loaded by crane or from the side
Freight that cannot go through a dock door on a forklift.
- 02
Taller or wider than a van
Pieces that do not fit inside a 53' box.
- 03
A site with no dock
The deck is unloaded where it stands.
- 04
Long or awkward pieces
Pipe, beams and lumber that need straps and chains, not a box.
06 / LANES FROM THE BAY
Example routes from the Bay Area
Typical transit for a solo driver, door to door. Don’t see your lane? We cover all 48 states.
| LANE | MILES | TRANSIT | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton CAReno NV | 177 | 1 day | GET RATE |
| Fremont CALas Vegas NV | 543 | 2 days | GET RATE |
| Oakland CABoise ID | 634 | 2 days | GET RATE |
| Stockton CASalt Lake City UT | 695 | 2 days | GET RATE |
| San Leandro CAPhoenix AZ | 732 | 2 days | GET RATE |
| Richmond CAHouston TX | 1,927 | 4 days | GET RATE |
07 / WHAT SETS THE PRICE
Your rate depends on four things
Tarping, permits and escort costs are listed on the quote before the truck is booked.
Miles and lane
Distance, and how many open-deck trucks run that lane.
Size and weight
Dimensions decide the deck, and anything over legal limits adds permits.
Deck type
A flatbed, step deck and RGN each price differently.
Securement and site
Tarps, extra straps, and how the freight comes off at delivery.
Freight ready to go?
Send the ZIP codes, the pickup date and the size and weight of the pieces. A dispatcher replies with a rate.
08 / WHY SFO FREIGHT
Why shippers book with us
- 01
One dispatcher per load The same person from booking to signed POD.
- 02
Experienced flatbed drivers Drivers who secure to DOT rules and bring their own straps, chains and tarps.
- 03
On-time guarantee Pickup and delivery happen at the times confirmed when you book the truck.
- 04
Tracking around the clock Live GPS, and a call from dispatch before you have to ask.
- 05
Photos at pickup The secured load photographed before the truck leaves.
- 06
A Bay Area team Dispatch that knows the Oakland, South Bay and Central Valley yards.
10 / FLATBED QUESTIONS
Straight answers
Don’t see yours? Add it to your quote request and a dispatcher will reply.
What is flatbed trucking?
Flatbed trucking moves freight on an open deck that loads from the side or from above, by forklift or crane. It is used for steel, lumber, machinery and building materials. Step decks and RGNs are lower decks for taller loads.
What do you need for a flatbed quote?
Pickup and delivery addresses, the date, and the length, width, height and weight of the pieces. Photos help if the freight is unusual.
Does the driver tarp the load?
Yes, when you ask for it. Tell us when you book so we send a driver with the right tarps.
Can you deliver to a job site without a dock?
Yes. We confirm who unloads and with what, and send a step deck or a truck with the right access if needed.
When does a load need an oversize permit?
Usually past 8.5 feet wide, about 13.5 feet tall on the trailer, or over legal weight. We check the dimensions and pull permits when needed.
Can you move several trucks for one project?
Yes. We book the fleet together and sequence arrivals to your crew.
11 / GET A QUOTE
Ready to move?
Tell us where it’s going, what it is and when it needs to be there. A dispatcher replies with a rate. No account, no commitment.
- COMMITMENT
- NONE
- QUOTE COST
- FREE