Flatbed trucks are great for rental. These are trucks with removable sides to make a flatbed and can be used both ways depending on the nature of the goods being transported. The primary use of flatbed trucks is the transportation of large and oddly shaped loads.
Lowboys
Lowboy flatbed trucks, just as the name suggests, are often extremely low when compared to other flatbed trucks. They are characterized by two drops at the deck, one after the wheels and the other one after the gooseneck. They can carry a maximum freight weight of up to 40,000 lb and can have lengths of 24 ft- 29.6 ft.
Double Drop With Detachable Deck
Double drop flatbed trucks are as wide as 8.6 ft and have a total length of 48 ft with a bottom well as long as 28 ft. They can carry a maximum legal freight weight of 42,000 lb and a legal height of 11.8 ft. The double drop aspect which creates the bottom well allows the hauling of freight that is cumbersome to carry with traditional flatbed trucks.
Removable Goosenecks (RGN)
Removable goosenecks have length and width limits of 29ft and 8.5ft respectively. As opposed to conventional flatbed trucks, RGNs have extra axles which is why they can carry very heavy loads. The maximum legal freight weight for removable goosenecks is 150,000 pounds and can be as high as 11.6ft. Also, they make it easy to load cargo since they have a ramp that can be pulled from the main deck.
Trail King Industries
Trail king industries have a variety of flatbed trucks for different commercial applications. The company was founded in 1974 and since then has had a significant truck output in terms of numbers. While it started as a standalone company, its management changed since 2010 and it now operates under CC industries. While it is headquartered in South Dakota the company has been able to sell its trucks to different countries around the world.
Mack
Mack first built a truck in 1907 and was first started under the name Mack Brothers. The company was started in 1900 and was known for the manufacture of trolleybuses and buses. As of today, the company operates as a subsidiary of AB Volvo.
Volvo
Volvo is a subsidiary of AB Volvo and has over time gained worldwide recognition for the manufacturer of outstanding trucks. Volvo is a widely-known company, not only in the trucking industry but also with the manufacture of automobiles. With a Volvo truck, you are guaranteed safety, reliability and high quality.
Construction
Road and building construction usually involve a lot of heavy machinery and equipment. And sometimes, this equipment is oddly shaped and cannot be carried by enclosed trucks. That is why flatbed trucks are used to haul construction equipment to and from the job site. All the specifications allow them to haul the large and heavy equipment used in construction. Also, they are used to remove scrap materials after all construction and building work is done.
Towing Services
Instead of hiring a towing company to get the job done for you, you can access a suitable flatbed truck on COOP and do the job yourself. Also, if you have a small startup towing business, then a flatbed truck would be a good start before you acquire more trucks to expand your business. Ports and dealerships also need to tow vehicles, and a convenient way of doing so is through flatbed trucks.
Farms
Flatbed trucks, also known as stake trucks, are used for different farm applications. They are used for carrying fertilizers, farm equipment, and farm animals. Apart from chains and other items used for additional cargo security, stakes can be added to the sides to ensure loads do not fall off from the truck. Also, they are strong enough to maneuver rough terrains in a farm or ranch setting.
Towing business would be a good fit for flatbed truck rentals in Arlington. This is because flatbed trucks can be used to tow more than one automobile, and some are heavy-duty enough to haul larger vehicles. This could be used by businesses that strictly offer towing services and dealership businesses that need to tow vehicles during distribution. The good news is that these flatbed truck rentals are always available on the COOP website.