Trailer Types for Los Angeles Freight

IZ Freight provides access to the most common and specialized trailers for LA freight shipping, ensuring your shipment is matched with the best equipment:

Flatbed

The workhorse of open deck shipping. Flatbeds are versatile and ideal for construction materials, machinery, and palletized goods that can be loaded from the side.

Step Deck

Features a lower deck to accommodate taller freight than a standard flatbed, making it perfect for equipment that exceeds standard height limits.

Lowboy / RGN

Removable Gooseneck (RGN) trailers are designed for the heaviest and tallest loads. The front detaches, creating a ramp for easy drive-on loading.

Dry Van

The most common trailer type, fully enclosed to protect freight from weather and theft. Ideal for palletized goods, boxes, and general consumer products.

Reefer (Refrigerated)

A temperature-controlled van that keeps goods frozen or chilled. Essential for transporting food, pharmaceuticals, and other perishable items.

Hotshot

A smaller flatbed pulled by a heavy-duty pickup. Perfect for smaller, time-sensitive loads that don’t require a full-sized semi-truck.

Straight Truck

A single-frame truck with a cargo box. Excellent for local and regional deliveries, especially in urban areas where larger trucks can’t navigate.

Box Truck

Similar to a straight truck but often smaller. A versatile option for local moving, deliveries, and smaller commercial loads.

Cargo Van

Ideal for small, time-sensitive deliveries. Perfect for expedited courier services and transporting small packages or equipment within a city.

Trailer FAQs

The right trailer depends on your cargo’s dimensions, weight, and any special handling needs. For standard pallets, a Dry Van is common. For tall machinery, a Step-Deck or RGN is needed. Our experts will match your freight to the perfect trailer when you request a quote.

A flatbed has a single, continuous flat surface. A step-deck (or drop-deck) has a lower main deck, which allows it to carry taller cargo (up to 10′ high) without needing over-height permits.

An RGN is essential for the tallest and heaviest freight, like large excavators or industrial machinery. The front of the trailer detaches, creating a ramp that allows equipment to be driven on, which is safer and often required for such loads.

Yes, we offer full tarping services for flatbeds and step-decks to protect your freight from weather and road debris. For ultimate protection with the loading flexibility of a flatbed, we also offer Conestoga trailers with a rolling tarp system.

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Our Los Angeles-based freight experts will help you select the perfect trailer for your specific cargo, route, and budget. We analyze every detail to ensure a smooth, efficient, and compliant shipping process from start to finish.

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