Trailer Selector Guide
These diagrams will help you determine the type and quantity of platform-type trailers required to transport your freight. The total freight weight and dimensions each trailer type can typically transport “legally”, ie. without state highway permits, is shown. Since there are variations within each trailer type, the information shown should be used as a general guideline. Most of these platform trailers have the capacity to handle freight exceeding these weights and dimensions for a premium charge and require state(s) permit authority to be obtained prior to shipment. Please contact us for assistance with trailer selection.
**Please note: The maximum freight dimensions and weight is shown below each trailer are approximate and should be used as a rough guideline for planning, not for making precision loading calculations. Actual loadable freight weight & dimensions vary from trailer to trailer and are based on the specs. of the actual trailer & semi-tractor utilized.
Flatbed
This trailer accommodates freight with the maximum legal weight and dimensions shown below.
Max Freight Weight
48,000 lbs.
Max Freight Dimensions
| DECK | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 48 feet |
| Width: | 8.5 feet (102″) |
| Height: | 8.5 feet (102″) |
Single-Drop Deck (aka Stepdeck)
This trailer accommodates freight with the maximum legal weight and dimensions shown below.
Max Freight Weight
48,000 lbs.
Max Freight Dimensions
| Main Deck | Front Deck | |
|---|---|---|
| Length: | 37 feet | 11 feet |
| Width: | 8.5 feet (102″) | 8.5 feet (102″) |
| Height: | 10 feet (120″) | 8.5 feet (102″) |
Double-Drop Deck (aka Lowboy)
This trailer accommodates freight with the maximum legal weight and dimensions shown below.
Max Freight Weight
45,000 lbs.
Max Freight Dimensions
| Main Deck | Front Deck | Rear Deck | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length: | 29 feet | 10 feet | 9 feet |
| Width: | 8.5 feet (102″) | 8.5 feet (102″) | 8.5 feet (102″) |
| Height: | 11.5 feet (138″) | 8.5 feet (102″) | 10 feet (120″) |
Double-Drop with Detachable Deck (aka Lowboy, RGN)
This trailer accommodates freight with the maximum legal weight and dimensions shown below.
Max Freight Weight
44,000 lbs.
Max Freight Dimensions
| Main Deck | Front Deck | Rear Deck | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length: | 29 feet | 10 feet | 9 feet |
| Width: | 8.5 feet (102″) | 8.5 feet (102″) | 8.5 feet (102″) |
| Height: | 12 feet (144″) | 8.5 feet (102″) | 10 feet (120″) |
Enclosed Box Trailer (aka Dry Van)
This trailer accommodates freight with the maximum legal weight and dimensions shown below.
Max Freight Weight
44,000 lbs.
Max Freight Dimensions
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 52.5 feet |
| Width: | 8 feet 4 inches (100″) |
| Height: | 9 feet 2 inches (110″) |
Stretch Flatbed
This trailer accommodates freight with the maximum legal weight and dimensions shown below.
Max Freight Weight
45,000 lbs.
Max Freight Dimensions
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 45-80 feet |
| Width: | 8 feet (96″) |
| Height: | 8.5 feet (102″) |
Stretch Single-Drop Deck
This trailer accommodates freight with the maximum legal weight and dimensions shown below.
Max Freight Weight
43,000 lbs.
Max Freight Dimensions
| Main Deck | Front Deck | |
|---|---|---|
| Length: | 38-63 feet | 10 feet |
| Width: | 8 feet (96″) | 8 feet (96″) |
| Height: | 10 feet (120″) | 8.5 feet (102″) |
Stretch Double-Drop Deck – 2 or 3 axles (depending on weight)
This trailer accommodates freight with the maximum legal weight and dimensions shown below.
Max Freight Weight
40,000 lbs.
Max Freight Dimensions
| Main Deck | Front Deck | Rear Deck | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length: | 29-50 feet | 10 feet | 9 feet |
| Width: | 8.5 feet (96″) | 8.5 feet (96″) | 8.5 feet (96″) |
| Height: | 11.5 feet (138″) | 8.5 feet (102″) | 10 feet (120″) |
