Step Deck Trailer Transport and Shipping

Step deck trailers are trailers of many names. They go by their given name, by drop deck trailers, or by lowboy trailers. Their names are as flexible as they are! Step deck trailers are used to haul large and heavy equipment, and more specifically, tall equipment.

These trailers have a very long lower deck that is low to the ground. This allows it to transport loads that are both large and tall while staying within the legal height required for transportation. Their maximum height is 11 feet (3.35 meters). The legal height is always an important factor to consider, as these trucks need to clear bridges, overpasses, and powerlines during transportation. Using a step deck trailer can reduce the number of permits required to transport certain goods by reducing certain height restrictions.

A step deck trailer is a type of truck trailer that has two levels. This design makes it great for transporting tall or oversized items that wouldn’t fit on a regular flatbed truck. The step deck trailer is a useful shipping method for moving large cargo safely and efficiently.

Trailer Design: A step deck trailer features a higher front deck near the truck cab and a lower rear deck, allowing it to accommodate taller cargo by lowering the deck.

Benefits of using a step-deck trailer: Step deck trailers are versatile for transporting construction equipment, heavy machinery, and vehicles. They simplify

loading and unloading, especially with a forklift.

Different types of step deck trailer: Step deck trailers are available in various types, including Fixed-neck, Gooseneck, Removable gooseneck, Flatbed, Lowboy, RGN, Double drop, Conestoga, Dry van, and Reefer trailers.

Trailer security and safety: Step deck trailers lower the center of gravity, stabilizing heavy loads and enhancing safety by simplifying loading and unloading.

Permits needed to use a step deck trailer: Step deck trailers allow you to haul loads without needing special height permits.

Are the Step Deck Trailers easy to use?

The Step Deck Trailers are very versatile. While they are very low to the ground, they also have a substantial length ranging from 48 feet (14.63 meters) to 53 feet (16.15 meters), allowing them to be not only very tall material but also very long material. These two factors make them widely used to carry industrial equipment for both construction and agriculture, as well as commonly used to transport horse trailers and many other things.

One thing to consider before using these trailers is the width of the equipment. These trailers are limited in width. On standard, they are 8.5 feet (2.59 meters) wide. These are not the widest options for carrying a load, and they may not be the ideal choice for transporting certain things, such as very wide trailers or vehicles.

If this is the ideal trailer to transport your goods, we have licensed and insured drivers with the right equipment and experience to transport for you. Having the right trailer is important to ensure the safety of your goods and maximize the amount of equipment you can transport in one go!

Pros of Using a Step Deck Trailer

• The lower deck allows taller equipment to be transported.
• The lower deck gives stability to transported equipment.
• Having both a lower and upper deck gives versatility to how many different equipment can be transported at the same time.

Dimensions of Transported Equipment

• Maximum Freight Height: 11 ft (3.35 m)
• Maximum Weight: 48,000 lbs (21,772 kg)
• Main Deck Length: 48 ft (14.63 m) to 53 ft (16.15 m)
• Maximum Well Width: 8.5 ft (2.59 m)

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