Flatbed and Open Deck Services
Forsla delivers flatbed and open deck services built for freight that doesn’t fit inside a box. From heavy equipment and machinery to construction materials, steel, and prefabricated units, we provide the flexibility, trailers, and expertise needed to move complex loads safely, securely, and on schedule.
Built to Move What Standard Trailers Can’t
The Challenge: Freight That Doesn’t Fit Inside a Box
Some cargo simply can’t move inside an enclosed trailer. When freight exceeds height, width, or weight limits, you need a logistics partner who understands:
Why flatbed shipping is essential for irregular, extra-tall, or wide cargo
How to overcome the limitations of standard flatbeds, bridges, and weight limits
How to manage specialized freight that requires cranes, oversized routing, and certified securement
The cost of delays, route miscalculations, or damaged equipment
Forsla provides open-deck logistics solutions for oversized loads, heavy-haul requirements, and freight that demands custom transport planning.
Forsla’s Flatbed and Open Deck Solutions
We offer a complete range of open deck trailers engineered to handle freight of all sizes and complexities:
Standard Flatbeds
Ideal for general freight, pallets, steel, lumber, pipes, tractors, and machinery.
Step Deck Trailers (Drop Deck Trailers)
Perfect for taller cargo that must meet legal height limits using a lower deck and rear deck configuration.
Double Drop Trailers
Designed for extremely tall or heavy specialized cargo using a deep well section.
Includes double drop trailers, double drops, and multi-axle options.
Removable Gooseneck Trailers (RGN)
Essential for self-loading equipment such as heavy machinery, farming equipment, and military hardware.
Extendable & Multi-Axle Configurations
For extra-long, overweight, and high-capacity freight requiring specialized equipment and engineering oversight.
Safety, Permitting, and Precision Execution
Forsla handles the difficult parts of open deck shipping so you don’t have to.
Special permits for oversized/overweight loads
Route surveys, bridge clearance checks, and planning around construction zones
Certified load securement using chains, straps, tarps, and binders
Escort and pilot car coordination was required
Real-time GPS shipment visibility across every mile
Safety and compliance drive every move — no shortcuts.
Industries Served by Forsla’s Open Deck Division
We support a wide range of operations that depend on safe and efficient movement of specialized freight:
Construction materials and infrastructure components
Oil and gas machinery and field equipment
Renewable energy components such as turbines and generators
Military equipment and armored units
Agriculture and farming equipment transport
Heavy machinery manufacturing and industrial equipment
Optimizing Efficiency & Cost Control
Forsla delivers more than transport — we deliver efficiency.
Nationwide and cross-border flatbed carrier network
Load consolidation to reduce empty miles
Real-time updates through our logistics control platform
Predictable pricing and accurate delivery timelines
Scalable capacity for ongoing or seasonal flatbed needs
Why Shippers Choose Forsla for Flatbed Freight
Access to all major trailer types
Experienced drivers and certified securement specialists
Proven expertise with oversized, heavy, and irregular loads
Dedicated project managers for high-stakes shipments
Reliable on-time delivery, regardless of complexity
Let’s Move Your Specialized Freight Safely
From heavy machinery to beams, turbines, boats, and prefabricated structures — Forsla’s Flatbed and Open Deck Services deliver strength, safety, and precision every mile.
Frequently Asked Questions
-
Flatbed and open deck trailers are ideal for cargo that cannot fit inside enclosed trailers, including construction materials, steel, pipes, tractors, roofing panels, machinery, boats, and oversized loads that exceed standard trailer dimensions.
-
We assess your cargo dimensions, weight, loading requirements, and any route restrictions. Taller freight may need step deck trailers, extremely tall or heavy cargo may require a double drop trailer, and machinery that loads itself is best suited for removable gooseneck (RGN) trailers.
-
Our securement team uses certified chains, straps, tarps, edge protectors, binders, and coil racks, depending on the load. We follow FMCSA guidelines to ensure every shipment is safely loaded and remains secure throughout hauling.
-
Yes. We handle oversized loads, heavy haul freight, and shipments requiring additional axles, special permits, escort vehicles, and engineered routing. Forsla manages all compliance and documentation for safe, legal movement.
-
Yes — Forsla coordinates cranes, rigging crews, and on-site loading or unloading support when freight cannot be moved by forklifts or ground equipment. We ensure every lift meets safety standards and trailer specifications.