Flatbed Trailers for Sale
473 flatbed trailers available from dealers nationwide
Flatbed trailers are open-deck semi-trailers with no sides or roof, used for hauling oversized, heavy, or irregularly shaped freight — structural steel, lumber, machinery, pipe, precast concrete, and over-dimensional loads. Standard lengths are 48 and 53 feet. Top manufacturers include Fontaine, Reitnouer, Transcraft, and East Manufacturing.
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What Is a Flatbed Trailer?
Flatbed trailers are open-deck semi-trailers with no sides or roof, used for hauling oversized, heavy, or irregularly shaped freight — structural steel, lumber, machinery, pipe, precast concrete, and over-dimensional loads. Standard lengths are 48 and 53 feet. Top manufacturers include Fontaine, Reitnouer, Transcraft, and East Manufacturing.
Common Uses for Flatbed Trailers
- Structural steel delivery — beams, pipe, rebar, and sheet metal to job sites
- Lumber and building materials for construction contractors
- Heavy machinery transport — excavators, tractors, and industrial equipment
- Precast concrete panels, septic tanks, and modular construction components
- Over-dimensional and permitted-load hauling
- Coil steel and aluminum sheet transport with specialized coil racks
What to Look for When Buying a Flatbed Trailer
- Length — 48 ft and 53 ft standard; 40 ft and 45 ft available for specific applications
- Deck material — hardwood (periodic replacement), aluminum (lighter), or steel (heavy duty)
- Tie-down system — number and spacing of D-rings, E-track, and winch assemblies
- Headache rack — required for lumber and steel to protect tractor cab from shifting loads
- Weight capacity — 48,000 lbs standard on a 48 ft flatbed; varies by axle spacing
