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EQUIPMENT GUIDE

Name & Description	Equipment Image
Tri Axle Chassis Used to move overweight containers. Most common for 20ft cntrs and rare for 40ft cntrs. Max weight depends on local highway and state laws.
Step Deck Also known as a drop deck or lowboy. For cargo that is oversized such as machinery. Max height 10-10.5ft. Max weight depends on local highway and state laws.
Pallet Jack Pallet jacks are used to move pallets when a forklift is not available or not allowed at a pickup or delivery location.
Ocean Container 20FT - Max Wgt 38-42,000 lbs 40FT - Max Wgt 40-44,000 lbs 40HQ - Max Wgt 40-44,000 lbs 45HQ - Max Wgt 40-44,000 lbs Max weights vary and depend on highway and state laws.
Liftgate Liftgates are used to get cargo in and out of a truck when a loading dock is not available.
Flatbed Truck 48ft or 53ft long and 8ft wide. Max weight 40,000-48,000 lbs depending on local and state highway laws. Used for odd shaped cargo, machinery, or cargo that can only be offloaded by the side.
Double Drop Also known as a double step deck. For cargo that is oversized such as machinery. Max height 11-12ft. Max weight depends on local highway and state laws.
Curtain Side Truck Curtain side trucks offer the loading ease of a flatbed but the protection of a covered truck. Max weight depends on local highway and state laws.
24ft Trailer Also known as a bobtail truck, 24ft dry van, or box truck. 24-26ft long, 8ft wide, 8-9ft tall. Max weight 10- 14,000 lbs but depends on local and state highway laws.