3 Brothers Express Inc.

Freight Services Across the Lower 48

Open-deck capacity with clear communication. From everyday FTL to permitted heavy haul, we match the trailer to the load.

How We Cover

A practical process from first call to delivery

01

Send the load

Share pickup, delivery, weight, dimensions, and equipment needs. Quote form or ship-a-load works.

02

We match equipment

Dispatch checks step deck, Conestoga, flatbed, RGN, or heavy haul capacity against your freight.

03

Confirm and roll

You get a clear rate, ETA, and driver update. We handle permits when the load needs them.

04

Track to delivery

Proactive check-ins from pickup to drop. No chasing. You know where the freight stands.

What We Offer

Complete open-deck solutions

Each service below includes what it is best for and which equipment we typically run.

Full Truckload

One trailer, one destination, clear ETAs from pickup to delivery.

Dedicated FTL for open-deck freight. You get a confirmed pickup window, a matched trailer, and updates through delivery. Ideal when the load fills the deck and timing matters.

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Best for

  • Machinery moves
  • Steel and building materials
  • Plant-to-plant freight

Equipment

  • Step Deck
  • Conestoga
  • Flatbed

Partial Loads

When you do not need the full trailer, we fill capacity cleanly.

Partial and LTL-style open-deck moves when freight share makes sense. We coordinate securement and scheduling so your freight stays protected and on time.

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Best for

  • Smaller machinery
  • Steel pieces
  • Jobsite deliveries

Equipment

  • Step Deck
  • Flatbed
  • Conestoga

Dedicated Lanes

Recurring freight with consistent capacity and the same desk.

Repeat lanes get a familiar dispatch contact and predictable equipment. Built for shippers who need reliability week after week, not one-off spot chaos.

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Best for

  • Manufacturers
  • Regional distributors
  • Ongoing project freight

Equipment

  • Step Deck
  • Conestoga
  • Flatbed

Step Deck

Open-deck capacity for tall freight that will not clear a dry van.

Step decks handle tall machinery, construction materials, and freight that needs lower deck height. Professional securement and careful loading every time.

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Best for

  • Tall equipment
  • Construction materials
  • Industrial skids

Equipment

  • 48-53 ft Step Deck

Conestoga

Side-load access with covered protection for weather-sensitive cargo.

Curtain-side Conestoga trailers give you open-deck loading with tarp-level protection in transit. Good for steel, finished materials, and freight that cannot sit uncovered.

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Best for

  • Weather-sensitive steel
  • Finished materials
  • Side-load sites

Equipment

  • 48-53 ft Conestoga

Heavy Haul

Permits, multi-axle setups, and planning for overweight freight.

Overweight and industrial moves need more than a truck. We plan permits, equipment match, and routing so the load moves legal and on schedule.

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Best for

  • Industrial machinery
  • Plant equipment
  • Jobsite heavy pieces

Equipment

  • Multi-axle
  • RGN
  • Lowboy

Oversized Loads

Dimensional freight with escorts and route checks when required.

Wide, tall, or long freight gets state-by-state planning. Escorts, restricted hours, and route surveys when the load calls for it.

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Best for

  • Dimensional machinery
  • Construction equipment
  • Long beams

Equipment

  • Step Deck
  • RGN
  • Lowboy

Expedited

Time-critical cover with continuous check-ins.

When the dock will not wait, we prioritize cover and keep you updated mile by mile. Solo or team options depending on distance and urgency.

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Best for

  • Breakdown replacements
  • Shutdown freight
  • Hot deliveries

Equipment

  • Step Deck
  • Conestoga
  • Flatbed

Specialized Equipment

RGN, lowboy, flatbed, and configs matched to the load.

Not every load fits a standard deck. We pull RGN, lowboy, or other specialized setups when height, weight, or loading method requires it.

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Best for

  • Heavy machinery
  • Low-clearance loads
  • Complex securement

Equipment

  • RGN
  • Lowboy
  • Flatbed
  • Heavy Haul

Need capacity today?

Send the specs. Dispatch will tell you quickly if we can cover it and with what equipment.