Dry van
Enclosed trailers are commonly used for palletized, boxed, and weather-sensitive freight that loads from a dock.
- Enclosed protection
- Dock-friendly loading
- Broad commodity fit
Equipment overview
Right equipment. Right load. Clear expectations.
Equipment choice affects loading, securement, transit time, and cost. This guide helps shippers and operators identify the setup that fits the freight before a quote is issued.
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Core equipment categories.
Actual capacity is confirmed for each lane and date.
Flatbed
Open-deck capacity supports freight loaded by crane or forklift and items that need side or top access.
- Building materials
- Steel and fabricated products
- Machinery and crated freight
Step-deck
A lower main deck creates additional height clearance for tall cargo that may not fit a standard flatbed profile.
- Tall equipment
- Industrial machinery
- Load-specific permitting review
Power-only
The tractor moves a customer or partner trailer. Trailer condition, documents, and interchange expectations must be clear before dispatch.
- Trailer interchange
- Pre-trip documentation
- Return and drop instructions
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Hotshot: flexible open-deck capacity.
30–40 ft gooseneck setups
Hotshot equipment can be a practical fit for partials, equipment, vehicles, jobsite material, and time-sensitive open-deck freight.
Ramps or forklift loading
Loading method matters. Confirm whether cargo drives, rolls, forklifts, or cranes onto the deck before dispatch.
Weight and dimensions first
Accurate length, width, height, and weight determine equipment fit, securement planning, and whether permits may be required.
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Before requesting equipment.
Better details produce a faster and more accurate capacity answer.
- Commodity and declared weight
- Exact length, width, and height
- Pickup and delivery locations with appointment windows
- Loading and unloading method
- Securement, tarp, or protection requirements
- Any permit, escort, or site-access considerations
Next step
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Current program details, equipment acceptance, and availability are confirmed directly by the 4 BROS team.