Skip to main content
Backhaulers freight brokerage

Equipment

Double Drop

Use a double drop for tall, non-drivable freight that will be craned or forklifted into the well.

Dimensions and limits

Well length
25-29 ft
Well height
~22 in
Max freight height
~11 ft 6 in

Pros and cons

Advantages

  • Maximum legal height
  • Stable low center of gravity

Limitations

  • Well length limits freight footprint
  • Requires crane loading
  • Limited availability

Freight examples

  • Transformers
  • Tanks and vessels
  • Presses

Frequently asked questions

Double drop vs lowboy?

Use a lowboy for extremely heavy loads; a double drop when maximum freight height is the constraint.

What is the capacity?

About 40,000 lbs standard, more with additional axles.

Related pages

Book double drop capacity

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.