What counts as flatbed freight?
Flatbed typically means freight that is strapped or chained to an open trailer — steel, pipe, lumber, pallets of building materials, machinery, generators, and equipment that will not fit or load safely through a dock door. For many Austin-area contractors and industrial shippers, flatbed is the default for oversized footprints or top-loaded cargo.
Gooseneck flatbed (heavy deck)
Our Ram 3500 dually pulls a 40′ gooseneck with megaramps, set up for heavy equipment and dense freight up to 26,000 lbs where legal and practical. That combination is ideal when you need a low approach angle for rollers, forklifts, or tracked units — and when timing matters more than lining up a full semi.
Tilt-deck car hauler
For vehicles and lighter equipment, we also run a Chevy 1500 with a 20′ tilt-deck and winch — useful for cars, light trucks, ATVs, and smaller units that need a gentle load without a full heavy gooseneck setup.
Flatbed vs hotshot — how we talk about it
Hotshot describes the operating style (pickup + trailer, fast-turn, often expedited). Flatbed describes the equipment type (open deck). Many of our loads are both. If you are unsure what to call your shipment, send photos and dimensions — we will match you to the right deck.
Coverage from Austin
We are based in Austin and regularly serve the Central Texas triangle, San Antonio, the I-35 corridor, and DFW / Houston by arrangement. See our Central Texas service area page for more detail.
Book flatbed capacity
Text Hotshot to (737) 419-8485 or call with pickup and delivery, weight, and photos. We are USDOT 4451038 — verify on SAFER anytime.