Flatbed trucking done right.
Flatbed freight is unforgiving. A shifted coil, an under-tarped load, or a strap that lets go doesn't just cost a claim — it shuts down a lane and puts people at risk. MDX Line Inc has spent over a decade hauling steel, machinery, and building materials on flatbeds, and we run our decks the way the load demands.
We're an asset-based carrier — our own trucks, our own drivers, our own equipment. When you book a flatbed load with us, you're not handing it to a broker and hoping. You're getting a truck that shows up, a driver trained in securement, and a dispatch team that tracks it from tarp to delivery.
Standard & step-deck flatbeds
The right deck height for tall or awkward freight, keeping loads legal without permits where possible.
Certified load securement
Drivers trained to FMCSA cargo securement standards — proper chains, straps, edge protection, and tarping.
Steel & metal specialists
Coils, sheets, plate, and rolls handled with the blocking and bracing they require, every load.
GPS-tracked, 48 states
Real-time visibility from pickup to delivery so you always know where your freight is.
What we haul on flatbeds
Steel coils, sheets, plate, rebar, and structural steel. Construction and building materials — lumber, drywall, roofing, and finishing supplies. Industrial machinery and equipment. Pipe, tubing, and oversized general freight that won't fit or load in a dry van.
If it needs to be loaded from the side or the top, tarped against weather, or chained to a deck, it's a flatbed job — and it's the kind of freight we move every day.
Why shippers choose an asset-based flatbed carrier
Brokers add a layer between you and the truck. When a load is time-sensitive or the freight is high-value, that layer is where communication breaks down. As an asset-based carrier, MDX Line owns the equipment and employs the drivers, so a single dispatch team is accountable from the moment we're booked.
That accountability shows up as fewer surprises: trucks that arrive in the pickup window, drivers who call ahead, and honest answers when weather or a jobsite delay changes the plan.
Frequently asked questions
What types of flatbed trailers does MDX Line operate?
We run standard flatbeds and step-deck (drop-deck) trailers, which let us haul taller freight legally without always needing oversize permits. Our dispatch team matches the trailer to your load.
Do you handle load securement and tarping?
Yes. Our drivers are trained to FMCSA cargo securement standards and carry the chains, straps, edge protection, and tarps to secure and weatherproof steel, machinery, and building materials.
What areas do you cover for flatbed freight?
We haul flatbed freight across all 48 contiguous states from our base in Joliet, Illinois, with strong coverage throughout the Midwest and national freight corridors.
Ready to move your freight?
Tell us what you need to haul and we'll get you a quote.