| Please note: The maximum freight dimensions and weight 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. Maximum weight & dimensions are also assuming a legal sized load not requiring permits. Oversized permitting is done on a per state basis and each state has their own requirements and laws. Some states, such as Oklahoma, will allow 4 feet to overhang from the rear of the trailer. |
"Hot shot" trailers:
20' to 40'
deck length
Can handle up to 15,500 pounds of cargo
Great for small loads of pipe, small cable reels, manufactured steel or even
light weight oversize loads
(Most hot shot trucks are not air ride. If your freight requires air ride,
please see "big truck" trailers below)
Maximum Freight Dimensions
|
Length |
|
20-40 feet |
|
Width |
|
8.5 feet (102") |
|
Height |
|
10 feet 4 inches (124") |
"Big truck" trailers:
Spread axle flatbed:
Max. Legal Freight
Weight
48.000 lbs.
Maximum Freight Dimensions
|
Length |
|
48 feet |
|
Width |
|
8.5 feet (102") |
|
Height |
|
8 feet (96") |
Single drop-deck (step deck):
Max. Legal Freight
Weight
48,000 lbs.
Maximum Freight Dimensions
|
Main Deck |
|
Max. Dims. |
|
Front Deck |
|
Max. Dims. |
|
Length |
|
37 feet |
|
Length |
|
11 feet |
|
Width |
|
8.5 feet (102") |
|
Width |
|
8.5 feet (102") |
|
Height |
|
10 feet (120") |
|
Height |
|
8.5 feet (102") |
Double drop deck:
Max. Legal Freight
Weight
45,000 lbs.
Maximum Freight Dimensions
|
Main Deck |
|
Max. Dims. |
|
Front Deck |
|
Max. Dims. |
|
Rear Deck |
|
Max. Dims. |
|
Length |
|
29 feet |
|
Length |
|
10 feet |
|
Length |
|
9 feet |
|
Width |
|
8.5 feet (102") |
|
Width |
|
8.5 feet (102") |
|
Width |
|
8.5 feet (102") |
|
Height |
|
11.5 feet (138") |
|
Height |
|
8.5 feet (102") |
|
Height |
|
10 feet (120") |
RGN (Removable goose neck) Lowboy:
Max. Legal Freight
Weight
44,000 lbs.
Maximum Freight Dimensions
|
Main Deck |
|
Max. Dims. |
|
Front Deck |
|
Max. Dims. |
|
Rear Deck |
|
Max. Dims. |
|
Length |
|
29 feet |
|
Length |
|
10 feet |
|
Length |
|
9 feet |
|
Width |
|
8.5 feet (102") |
|
Width |
|
8.5 feet (102") |
|
Width |
|
8.5 feet (102") |
|
Height |
|
12 feet (144") |
|
Height |
|
8.5 feet (102") |
|
Height |
|
10 feet (120") |
Stretch Flatbed (extendable):
Max. Legal Freight
Weight
45,000 lbs.
Maximum Freight Dimensions
|
Length |
|
45-80 feet |
|
Width |
|
8 feet (96") |
|
Height |
|
8.5 feet (102") |
Stretch drop-deck (step deck):
Max. Legal Freight
Weight
43,000 lbs.
Maximum Freight Dimensions
|
Main Deck |
|
Max. Dims. |
|
Front Deck |
|
Max. Dims. |
|
Length |
|
38-63 feet |
|
Length |
|
10 feet |
|
Width |
|
8 feet (96") |
|
Width |
|
8 feet (96") |
|
Height |
|
10 feet (120") |
|
Height |
|
8.5 feet (102") |
Stretch double drop (2 or 3 axle):
Max. Freight
Weight
40,000 lbs.
Maximum Freight Dimensions
|
Main Deck |
|
Max. Dims. |
|
Front Deck |
|
Max. Dims. |
|
Rear Deck |
|
Max. Dims. |
|
Length |
|
29-50 feet |
|
Length |
|
10 feet |
|
Length |
|
9 feet |
|
Width |
|
8.5 feet (102") |
|
Width |
|
8.5 feet (102") |
|
Width |
|
8.5 feet (102") |
|
Height |
|
8.5 feet (102") |
|
Height |
|
8.5 feet (102") |
|
Height |
|
10 feet (120") |
53' Van trailer (enclosed non-refrigerated):
Max. Freight
Weight
45,000 lbs.
Maximum Freight Dimensions
|
Length |
|
52.5 feet |
|
Width |
|
8 feet 5 inches (100") |
|
Height |
|
9 feet 2inches (110") |
