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Flatbed Services
Flatbed Services for Freight Shipping

Specialized Flatbed Services for Freight Shipping Across North America

We provide reliable open deck transportation for all your cargo needs—whether it's standard legal-size flatbed shipments, bulk materials or complex oversized loads requiring special permits and equipment.

Sharco Express offers reliable flatbed transport across North America for heavy, oversized, or equipment-based freight. Our team delivers flatbed freight shipping with speed, transparency, and precision. With access to multiple trailer types—including flatbed trailers, step deck trailers, double drops, and RGNs—we're equipped to move freight with varied dimensions and strict weight limits.

Whether for a single shipment, a project with hundreds of shipments, or an ongoing dedicated lane, we support your business with cost-effective options that are delivered on time and tracked in real time.

Choosing The Right Flatbed Trailer For Your Heavy Haul Shipment

We provide multiple trailer types for industrial equipment transport, overweight load delivery, and oversized load transportation. Every load is assessed for its requirements, and the right trailer is matched based on weight, freight dimensions, and route conditions.

Trailer types include:

  • Standard Flatbeds: Used for general freight that loads from the top, side, or rear.
  • Conestoga Trailers: Include a sliding tarp system to shield loads during transit without the need for manual tarping.
  • Step Deck Trailers: Feature two deck levels to move taller loads without violating height regulations.
  • Double Drops: Designed for freight that exceeds height restrictions and needs additional clearance.
  • RGN Trailers: Detachable gooseneck trailers for drivable machinery and extra-tall freight.
  • Bulk Trailers: Used for loose freight materials that do not require enclosed protection.

Tarping is available to protect loads that require it. Each trailer in our fleet is regularly maintained and rotated every 3--4 years to ensure consistent performance across all transport services.

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Transport Services That Cover Every Mile 

We manage flatbed transport for a wide range of industries, from construction to manufacturing, across North America. Our team is equipped to handle long-haul flatbed trucking, short-distance transport, and cross-country projects.

You can rely on our flatbed trucking company for the following:

  • Custom Flatbed Hauling: Designed around your freight type, size, and delivery timeline.
  • Flatbed Freight Shipping: Available for single shipments or recurring transport schedules.
  • Heavy Haul Flatbed Transport: Compliant with oversized and overweight load guidelines.
  • Industrial Equipment Transport: Built for heavy machinery, steel, or large assemblies.
  • Oversized Load Transportation: Coordinated with pilot cars when required.
  • Shipping Services: Offered across the lower 48 states and Canada.
  • Weight Limits & Routing: Managed by an experienced dispatch team to ensure compliance.

With our real-time tracking and experienced drivers, freight is delivered safely and on time, no matter the distance.

Flatbed Transport Services FAQs

What Makes Flatbed Shipping Ideal for Heavy Machinery?

Flatbed shipping is preferred for heavy machinery because of the open-deck design, which makes it easier to load and secure oversized or irregularly shaped equipment. Forklifts and cranes can access the freight from the top, sides, or rear without obstruction, reducing handling time. Flatbed trailers also support higher weight limits and are often configured to carry items that exceed height or width restrictions for enclosed trailers. This makes them essential for transporting construction vehicles, industrial components, and agricultural machinery.

What Types of Freight Can Be Hauled With Flatbed Trailers?

Flatbed trailers allow for versatile securement techniques and support a wide range of freight types across different industries. This includes, but is not limited to:   
  • Building Materials: Steel beams, lumber, insulation, and pre-fab walls are commonly shipped for commercial and residential construction.
  • Construction Equipment: Excavators, bulldozers, and skid steers that cannot be broken down into smaller components are often shipped as-is.
  • Machinery: Manufacturing equipment, generators, HVAC units, and large presses are loaded and secured on flatbeds for transport.
  • Oversized Freight: Items that exceed standard trailer dimensions, including tanks, silos, and structural frames, are moved with double drops or RGNs.
  • Steel Coils & Pipes: Coiled steel, rebar, and industrial piping are secured using cradles or custom tie-downs.

How Does Sharco Ensure Freight is Delivered On Time?

Our team uses real-time dispatch tracking, centralized route planning, and telematics to ensure on-time freight delivery. Each shipment is tracked electronically from pickup to final delivery, allowing our dispatchers to monitor progress and address route delays. Drivers follow pre-approved routing that accounts for weight limits, bridge clearances, and construction zones to avoid unexpected issues. Communication between drivers, dispatch, and customers is maintained throughout transport to ensure all parties have status updates and delivery confirmations.

What Safety & Compliance Measures Are in Place?

  • Routing Support: Our dispatchers verify bridge heights, road conditions, and legal routing to ensure freight moves without regulatory issues.
  • Tarping Options: Tarps are available for freight requiring protection from weather or road debris during transport.
  • Trailer Maintenance: Every trailer in our fleet is inspected regularly, and all equipment is traded out every 3--4 years to maintain performance.
  • Experienced Drivers: All CDL-A drivers meet strict hiring criteria and maintain clean driving records with safety training completed annually.
  • Tracking Systems: Telematics provides real-time GPS location, route data, and digital proof of delivery for all flatbed transport services.

These measures help minimize risk, reduce downtime, and protect your freight throughout the shipping process.

Why Choose Sharco Express for Flatbed Freight?

Sharco Express is a transport company known for moving overweight and oversized freight across North America with precision and reliability. We operate a modern fleet of flatbed trailers, step deck trailers, and double drops, allowing us to haul freight others can't. Our team handles every shipment with attention to route compliance, securement, and timing. Customers benefit from a cost-effective, real-time tracked service supported by over a decade of experience in flatbed logistics services. Whether it's one load or an ongoing lane, our company delivers freight safely and on time—every time.

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Sharco Express
(248) 941-0400
Terminal & Warehouse:
3390 Warehouse Dr.
Burton, MI 48529
Office:
130 Walnut Blvd.
Rochester, MI 48307