Building Materials
Drywall, brick, block, roofing, and bundled construction supplies for job sites and suppliers.
Open-deck specialists since
1980
Experienced Flatbed Transport Across the Northeast
Steel, lumber, building materials, machinery, and oversized loads moved across New England and the Mid-Atlantic, secured properly on every haul by drivers who have done it for decades.
What We Haul
Built for loads a van cannot carry
If it is heavy, long, tall, or oddly shaped, it likely belongs on a flatbed. We move it.
Steel and Metal
Structural steel, beams, coil, plate, and sheet metal secured for safe long-haul transport.
Lumber
Dimensional lumber, timber, and wood products bundled and tarped against the weather.
Machinery and Equipment
Industrial machines, generators, and equipment loaded, blocked, and chained for the road.
Oversized Loads
Wide, tall, or long freight that needs special handling, routing, and permits when required.
Not Sure?
Tell us what you are shipping and we will advise on flatbed, step-deck, or oversized handling.
Equipment and Specs
The right deck for the load
We match trailer type to your cargo, and arrange permitting for oversized or overheight freight.
- 48 ft flatbed trailers for standard open-deck freight.
- 53 ft flatbed trailers for longer or higher-volume loads.
- Step-deck and drop-deck available on request for taller cargo.
- Tarps, straps, chains, and edge protection on every load.
- Securement to standard for steel, lumber, and machinery.
- Permit coordination for oversized and overheight moves.
Why Securement Matters
Safe loads protect your freight and the road
Experience first
Decades of open-deck hauling means our drivers know how to block, brace, and secure each cargo type correctly.
Tarped and protected
Tarps shield sensitive freight from weather and road debris across every mile of the trip.
SmartWay accountable
An EPA SmartWay partner since 2010 with a strong FMCSA record you can verify before you book.
Get Moving
Request a Flatbed Quote
Tell us about your load and we will get right back to you with capacity and pricing.
Common Questions
Flatbed FAQ
Nichols operates 48 and 53 foot flatbed trailers, with step-deck or drop-deck equipment available on request for taller loads. The right trailer depends on your cargo dimensions, weight, and routing. Tell our dispatch team what you are shipping and we will match the correct flatbed configuration, including any permits required for oversized or overheight freight.
Yes. Every flatbed load is tarped and secured to standard with appropriate straps, chains, edge protection, and tarps for the cargo type. Proper securement is the core of safe open-deck hauling, so it is part of our service on every shipment, not an extra you have to ask for. Our drivers are experienced in securing steel, lumber, machinery, and oversized freight.
Nichols hauls flatbed freight across all of New England and into the Mid-Atlantic, covering Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Based on the I-495, Route 24, and Route 44 corridor in Middleboro, Massachusetts, we are well positioned for regional open-deck lanes throughout the Northeast.
We haul building materials, structural and sheet steel, lumber and wood products, construction and industrial machinery, equipment, and oversized or irregularly shaped loads that cannot fit inside a van. If you are unsure whether your freight is a flatbed, step-deck, or oversized move, contact dispatch and we will advise on the right equipment and any permitting.