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Action Transportation Inc. is a full service provider in the transportation industry. We are dedicated in providing transit solutions to many renowned custom house brokerage companies, logistics companies and freight forwarders within the LAX and Long Beach area.
Action Transportation Inc Trucking Company providing overnight flatbed truckload service and flatbed LTL service throughout California and expedited interstate truckload service throughout 48 states. When your manufacturing company will need in the near future a flatbed trailer in Riverside, CA for freight shipping anywhere in the US and to Canadian destinations, get a flatbed quote from Action Transportation Inc.
Our cost-effective services in the transportation industry allow our customers to maximize profit and minimize cost at the end of the day. We are the preferred carrier of some of the largest and most demanding shippers in the country, yet will always maintain the expedited service that smaller companies require.
15 years of experience and knowledge of the industry has permitted our customer service team to create tailored shipping solutions to meet the demands and critical deadlines of our customers anytime and anywhere. We service all of southern California’s counties on a daily bases which include, Los Angeles county, Orange county, Ventura county, San Bernardino county, Riverside county, and San Diego county.
Although we specialize in flatbed trucking and oversized loads, we also recognize that our customers often need to ship other commodities. We can handle all requests, big or small. We have built a strong foundation over the years by providing an indispensable service to the transportation industry with reliability, efficiency and timely freight service.
The basic difference between a Flat-bed and a step deck is in the construction and design. A Flat-bed is a platform trailer with a flat surface, while a step deck is similar but has a drop-down deck at the front. This allows for the trailer to be lower to the ground, improving access for loading and unloading, and better fuel economy.
A Dry Van is an enclosed trailer typically used for shipping objects that require protection from the elements. They are generally constructed from aluminum or steel, and can range from 28 to 53 feet in length.
A Conestoga, also known as a "rolling tarp", is a type of trailer with a rigid frame and a flexible cover. The cover can be retracted to provide easy access for loading and unloading, and is used to transport items such as bulk material, machinery, and other sensitive goods that require protection from the weather.
A Lowboy is a type of trailer designed to carry heavy machinery, construction equipment, and other large loads. It has an extremely low deck height, allowing for high clearance when traveling underneath bridges and overpasses. Lowboys are typically used on long-distance hauls, as they can carry up to 60 tons of cargo.
Finally, a gooseneck is a type of trailer used to transport heavy loads. It is similar to a lowboy, but has a gooseneck hitch that allows for greater maneuverability. Gooseneck trailers can also be used to haul oversized loads.
Flatbed Trailer
Flatbeds are extremely popular and are widely used because they exude a great sense of versatility. Generally, a flatbed is used to load freights on its tip, sides, and rear. With these capabilities, flatbeds have truly become the primary and leading assets of the trucking industry.
This kind of trailer has the capability to carry a maximum legal freight dimension and weight which are as follows:
Flatbed Trailers Maximum freight weight of 48,000 pounds.
Flatbed Trailers Maximum freight dimensions:
Maximum Flatbed Trailer Length- 48 ft – 53 ft
Maximum Flatbed Trailer Width- 8.5 ft
Maximum Legal Freight Height- 8.5 ft
Stepdeck Trailer
Step Deck – Stepdeck Trailers are otherwise known as drop deck types and they are in fact a version of the flatbed trailer design that mainly consists of a bottom and top deck.
These trailers are specifically designed to carry and haul freights that cannot be carried or transported on a standard type of flatbed, which is usually due to height restrictions.
The maximum legal dimensions and weight for a Stepdeck – Step Deck Trailers are as follows:
Stepdecks Maximum freight weight is 48,000 pounds.
Stepdecks Maximum freight dimensions:
Maximum Stepdeck Trailer Length- 48 ft – 53 ft
Maximum Stepdeck Trailer Width- 8.5 ft
Maximum Legal Freight Height- 10 ft
Hotshot Trailer
Hot shots are extremely popular and are widely used because they exude a great sense of versatility. Generally, a Hotshot is used to load freights on its tip, sides, and rear.
With these capabilities, Hotshot have truly become the primary and leading assets of the trucking industry.
This kind of trailer has the capability to carry a maximum legal freight dimension and weight which are as follows:
Flatbed Trailers Maximum freight weight of 12,000 - 20,000 pounds.
Flatbed Trailers Maximum freight dimensions:
Maximum Flatbed Trailer Length- 15 ft – 40 ft
Maximum Flatbed Trailer Width- 8.5 ft
Maximum Legal Freight Height- 10.5 ft
53ft Box Van
Dry Van trailers are generally enclosed and are commonly used to carry and protect the freights from the harmful elements of the weather or the roads.
Freights can be loaded on the rear and are commonly loaded using a loading dock.
It is similar to a curtain van and it can be loaded from its side too. Legal weight and dimensions are:
Dry Van Maximum freight weight is 42,000 lbs to 45,000 lbs.
Dry Van Maximum freight dimensions:
Maximum Dry Vans Length- 48 ft – 53 ft
Maximum Dry Vans Width- 8.2 ft
Maximum Dry Vans Height- 8 ft
53ft Refrigerator Van
Refrigerated trailer is a temperature-controlled type of trailer. It is generally used for transporting chilled or frozen products. The temperature inside this trailer can be controlled whatever the outside weather is.
Freight Rate Central has the refrigerated trailer you need, regardless of the size of your load or the type of cargo you need shipped. Legal weight and dimensions are:
Refrigerated Trailers Max freight weight is 42,000 to 45,000 lbs.
Refrigerated Trailers Maximum freight dimension:
Maximum Refrigerated Trailers Length- 48 ft – 53 ft
Maximum Refrigerated Trailers Width- 8.2 ft
Maximum Refrigerated Trailers Height- 8 ft
Power Only
The power only trailer is a special type that is generally used in towing various types of trailers, and it usually comes with a fifth wheel hitch, pintle hitch, and ball and hitch.
Only four axles are allowed when the freight is overweight.
Maximum Power Only freight weight and dimensions depend on the type of trailer that is being towed / hauled (state requirements should be strictly followed).
Conastoga Trailer
Conestoga trailers come with a rolling tarp system that is used to cover and uncover the trailer and gives protection to the freight.
Conestoga Trailers Max freight weight is 42,000 lbs to 45,000 lbs.
Conestoga Trailers Maximum freight dimensions:
Maximum Dry Vans Length- 48 ft – 53 ft
Maximum Dry Vans Width- 8.2 ft
Maximum Dry Vans Height- 8 ft
RGN Trailer
RGN or Removable Gooseneck Trailers are excellent for carrying tall and long freights. It comes with a detachable front, allowing the trailer to be dropped on the ground in order to create a ramp. It is capable of hauling and carrying freights weighing up to 150,000 pounds. It can go from 3 axles up to 20 plus axles for heavier shipments.
RGN or Removable Gooseneck Trailers are more specialized so they render a more expensive usage. Legal weight and dimensions of a RGN or Removable Gooseneck Trailers are as follows:
RGN’s Maximum freight weight is 42,000 pounds.
Removable Gooseneck – RGN Maximum freight dimensions:
Maximum Removable Gooseneck – RGN Well Length- Main Deck 29 ft
Maximum Removable Gooseneck – RGN Well Width- 8.5 ft
Maximum Removable Gooseneck – RGN Legal Freight Height- 11.6 ft
Stretch Stepdeck
A Stretch Double-Drop Trailer is generally used for carrying oversized shipments. Its lower deck allows you to load products that can be as tall as 10 feet. It also comes with a so-called “well,” a longer piece at the trailer’s back deck and middle portion.
The well usually measures from 25 feet to 29 feet. Legal weight and dimensions are as follows:
Stretch Double Drops Max freight weight is 45,000 pounds.
Stretch Double Drops Maximum freight dimensions:
Max Stretch Double Drop Trailer Length- Main Deck 29 ft – 65 ft
Max Stretch Double Drop Trailer Width- 8.5 ft
Max Stretch Double Drop Legal Freight Height- 11.6 ft