Step-deck
Step-deck trucking in Texas
Three step-deck trailers, including one with ramps, for tall freight and drive-on equipment, dispatched from San Antonio.
Why step-deck
More height, fewer permits
A step-deck's lower deck gives you extra height before a load becomes oversize. That makes it the go-to trailer for machinery, equipment and tall crated freight. We run three step-decks, including one with ramps, so drive-on equipment loads without a dock or crane.
- Taller freight without an oversize permit
- Ramps for drive-on loading
- Machinery, tractors and construction equipment
- Statewide and interstate runs from San Antonio
Equipment
Our open-deck trailers
3Step-deck trailers
1Step-deck with ramps
1Flatbed trailer
3Tractors
Questions
Step-deck FAQ
What is a step-deck trailer?
A step-deck (also called a drop-deck) has a short upper deck over the truck and a longer lower deck behind it. The lower deck sits closer to the road, so taller freight can stay under legal height.
How tall can freight be on a step-deck?
It depends on the trailer, but a step-deck usually carries freight around 10 ft tall on the lower deck while staying under the 14 ft Texas legal height. Taller loads can still move with an oversize permit.
Do you have ramps?
Yes. One of our step-decks has ramps, so equipment like tractors, skid steers and other machinery can drive on and off without a loading dock or crane.
Step-deck or flatbed?
If the freight is taller than about 8 ft 6 in, a step-deck usually keeps it legal without a permit. For shorter freight, a flatbed works well. Tell us what you're shipping and we'll recommend the right trailer.