Flatbed Trucking Serving Los Angeles
Steel, lumber, machinery and building materials that load from the side or top. IZ Freight books flatbeds for shippers serving Los Angeles, the Inland Empire and the ports, local or nationwide.
Flatbed Trailer Specs
| Deck length | 48 to 53 ft |
|---|---|
| Deck width | 8'6" (102 in) |
| Deck height | About 60 in |
| Legal freight height | About 8'6" on the deck |
| Typical payload | Up to about 48,000 lb |
| Gross vehicle weight | 80,000 lb federal limit |
Typical ranges. We confirm the exact trailer for each load.
What Ships on a Flatbed in Los Angeles
Steel and pipe
Beams, plate, coil on the right setup, and pipe from mills and service centers around Los Angeles and the Inland Empire.
Lumber and building materials
Bundled lumber, trusses, roofing and block for job sites across Southern California.
Machinery and equipment
CNC machines, press brakes and plant equipment that load by forklift or crane.
Port freight
Flat rack and transloaded cargo from the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach that cannot ride in a van.
Real Flatbed Loads
A few loads moved on flatbeds through our carrier network.
Why Shippers Use IZ Freight for Flatbeds
- One contact for pickup, securement, tarping and delivery updates
- Vetted flatbed carriers serving Los Angeles and nationwide lanes
- Full truckload or shared partial flatbed when you do not need the whole deck
- Straight answers when another trailer fits better, like a step deck for taller freight
Need part of a deck? See partial truckload. Tall freight? See step deck trucking or compare all trailer types.
Legal Limits in Brief
A legal flatbed load is 8'6" wide or less, about 8'6" tall on the deck, and within 80,000 lb gross. California allows 14 ft overall height. Anything over needs oversize permits and possibly escorts.
See oversize permits and escort rules by state and heavy haul and oversize freight.