Horizon Fast Freight’s double-drop trailer trucking service is here to transport your heavy goods and raw materials within budget and on time, every time. Learn more about our industry-leading double-drop and low boy shipping and trailers serving Canada and the U.S.A. below!
What Are Double-Drop Trailers?
Also designed to carry taller freight, and similar to step deck trailers, double-drop trailers (or ‘low boys’) differ in that their lower deck drops below the trailer’s axles. This creates what is known as the “well” between its neck (the portion of the trailer attached to the truck) and the first axle of the trailer.
Double-drop trailers mainly come in two types: fixed neck and removable gooseneck (RGN) flatbed trailer configurations. The latter has a neck that can be removed from the trailer for different loading/unloading purposes.
Use double-drop trailer trucking for shipping for over-dimensional freight (such as construction machinery or heavy equipment) that cannot be accommodated on a standard flatbed or step deck. Dimensions of the upper decks will vary depending on the trailer used, so contact our team to get connected with the right equipment for your oversized freight shipping.
What Freight are Lowboy Trucking Services For?
Our powerful double-drop trailers are specially designed for oversized freight shipping. That makes our lowboy trucking services ideal for transporting:
- Heavy vehicles
- Bulldozers
- Excavators
- Cranes
- Large industrial equipment
If your industry requires the transportation of oversized goods—construction, manufacturing, and agriculture, among others—our double-drop trucking services are there to get the job done.
What Are the Advantages of Double-Drop Trailer Trucking?
Why use our double-drop and low boy shipping equipment over other types of equipment? It’s simple: double-drop trailer trucking makes transporting taller, heavier freight possible. That means they can:
- Bypass height restrictions
- Carry heavy loads (up to 55 tons)
- Provide greater safety
Partner With a Top-Rated Low Boy Trucking Service Today!
Need to transport oversized machinery within Canada and the U.S.A.? Our low boy trucking service has your back. Contact Horizon Fast Freight today to discuss your haulage needs and discover how our services can save you time and money.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still searching? Learn more about our double-drop and low boy shipping and trailers serving Canada and the U.S.A. by contacting our experts. Or, explore our FAQs:
What’s the size and capacity of double-drop trailers?
That will depend on the model. But double-drops are usually about 29 feet long and about 8.5 feet wide. Capacity varies, but they can normally take between 44,000 and 80,000 pounds.
What’s the difference between a double-drop trailer and a step-deck trailer?
Both are designed to carry taller freight. The difference: double-drops have a dropped ‘well’ that allows for taller cargo.
Where does Horizon Fast Freight’s Low Boy Trucking Service Operate?
We have a vast network that operates across all of Canada and the U.S.A. Our dedicated team of experts can help with all of your logistics needs and make cross-border transportation reliable and easy to manage.
Which industries use double-drop trailers?
Many industries rely on double-drops. They’re great for construction, agriculture, energy, manufacturing, mining, and more. Your dedicated Horizon Fast Freight account manager will be able to recommend the best trailer to meet the needs of your specific industry.
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