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Double Drop Trailers
Double drop trailers have a recessed center well providing the maximum legal height clearance for tall, non-drivable freight such as tanks, presses, and transformers.
Key specs at a glance
- Well length
- 25 - 29 ft
- Well deck height
- ~22 in
- Max freight height
- ~11 ft 6 in
When to use double drop trailers
- Freight over 10 ft tall
- Non-drivable oversized units
- Crane-loaded machinery
What it costs and what drives the rate
Rates on double drop trailers move with lane balance, fuel, seasonality, and how much notice you give. Freight booked three or more days out consistently prices lower than same-day coverage on the same lane. Accessorials such as liftgate, driver assist, detention, and tarping are quoted separately, and we list them on the rate confirmation rather than surprising you on the invoice.
The fastest way to a firm number is a complete freight description: origin and destination ZIP, commodity, weight, dimensions or pallet count, and the pickup window.
Frequently asked questions
Double drop or step deck?
Use a step deck up to about 10 ft tall. Use a double drop when freight exceeds that and must be craned into the well.
What is the capacity?
Typically 40,000 lbs, more with additional axles under permit.
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Get a double drop trailers quote
Send us the lane, commodity, weight, and pickup window. You will get a firm rate and confirmed capacity, usually within the hour during business hours.