Flatbed trucking
Steel, lumber, pipe, and machinery that will not cube into a van. Dedicated open-deck capacity from mill to laydown yard, strapped and planned for how the site actually unloads.
Who We Serve: Construction
Tetrix Transport moves heavy materials, equipment, and oversize freight so jobsites stay on schedule. Fast, flexible trucking across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico — with a specialist on the shipment from pickup to delivery.
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Services overview
A construction supply chain is less a chain than a web.
Steel, lumber, fixtures, machinery, and oversize pieces have to arrive in the right order. One late mill shipment, a crane that misses the window, or a trailer that cannot access the site can idle crews and blow a pour.
Just-in-time deliveries, tight laydown yards, and multi-trade schedules mean even “standard” freight can halt a project. Tetrix plans around permits, site hours, and equipment type so GCs, builders, and suppliers get the right truck — not a dry van when the load needs a flatbed or step deck.
Construction freight
How construction uses Tetrix freight
Click a use case on the left. The list stays in view while you scroll the details.
- Flatbed trucking
- Same-day jobsite
- Pour-window emergency
- Mill-to-site FTL
- Drop trailer
- Oversize & permits
- Crane & machinery
- LTL fixtures
- Site-to-site
- Remote sites
- Dedicated truck
- Cross-border
- Warehouse release
Same-day jobsite delivery
When a pour window or crane slot cannot slip, we cover regional same-day moves with a live dispatcher on the phone — not a portal ticket that sits overnight.
Pour-window emergency
Missed rebar or mix that shows up after the crew is on the clock. Emergency capacity to keep the sequence from collapsing.
Mill-to-site FTL
Standing lumber, bagged mix, and fixture lanes on dedicated 53′ vans — repeating schedules, one desk.
Drop trailer staging
Leave the trailer at the yard or site. Crews unload when they are ready; we hook empties on the next window.
Oversize and permits
Step deck and RGN when the piece is long, tall, or heavy. We flag escorts and permit timing before the truck rolls.
Crane and machinery relos
Construction equipment that has to arrive before the lift. Open deck plus site-hour planning so the crane is not waiting on freight.
LTL fixtures
Doors, hardware, and finish packages without waiting to fill a trailer — when the job needs a piece now.
Site-to-site transfers
Move surplus steel, a machine, or a trailer of fixtures from one active job to another the same week. Dedicated equipment, no extra stops for someone else’s freight.
Remote and rural jobsites
Long last miles, two-lane access, and crews that cannot wait on a missed LTL calendar. We plan the trailer and the approach, not just the linehaul.
Dedicated / exclusive-use
The load is the only freight on that truck. Useful when the site cannot share space, the commodity cannot mix, or the window is too tight for a consolidated run.
Cross-border construction freight
Canada and Mexico lanes for equipment and building products, with papers and timing on one desk.
Warehouse release to site
Hold materials until the install window opens, then release to the jobsite on a planned appointment.
Open deck
Flatbed and oversize that fit the jobsite
Beams, pipe, panels, and machinery often will not cube into a van. We source flatbed, step deck, and RGN capacity, flag when permits or escorts are likely, and keep pickup and delivery windows aligned with the site.
From mill to laydown yard, the load stays the only freight on that trailer when the project cannot share space or risk damage in a mixed van.
Full truckload
FTL for mills, yards, and repeating lanes
When a project or supplier needs dedicated trucks — lumber packages, bagged mix, fixtures — FTL keeps the lane simple. Regional and cross-border moves with tracking and one point of contact.
Standing schedules and multi-stop jobsites are planned as a program, not a one-off dispatch every time a trailer opens up.
Drop trailer
Drop-and-hook when the site cannot wait on live unload
Stage trailers at the yard or jobsite so crews unload on their clock. Useful for finishing materials, equipment that arrives ahead of install, and suppliers that ship on a standing schedule.
Drop trailer keeps live spots free and lets the GC receive when the crew — not the truck — is ready.
Industry snapshot
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U.S. states we cover for construction freight
CA / MX
Cross-border lanes for equipment and materials
24/7
Dispatch coverage, 365 days a year
Open deck
Flatbed, step deck, and RGN when the load will not cube
The right 3PL keeps the jobsite online
Faced with tight pour windows and supplier webs, many builders work with a freight broker who already understands construction — not a general dispatcher learning the site on the first load.
Tetrix matches equipment, route, and timing, then stays on the shipment through delivery so missed steel or a late crane does not cascade into downtime, change orders, and unhappy owners.
Request a Quote
Add your shipment details below and a Tetrix specialist will follow up. For immediate help on an urgent load, call (888) 889-6323 with commodity, pickup, and delivery handy.
Freight services across North America
Dedicated trucking that moves construction freight from pickup to delivery without extra transfers or mixed loads when the job cannot share the trailer.
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Open deck
Flatbed, step deck, and RGN for steel, lumber, pipe, and machinery that will not cube.
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Dedicated FTL
One truck, one load — mill, yard, and repeating jobsite lanes with a single point of contact.
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Drop & hook
Stage trailers so crews unload on their clock, then we pull empties on the next window.
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Hold & release
Warehouse until the pour, set, or install window opens, then release to the site on appointment.
The right capacity is key to every jobsite shipment
Switch equipment types — one load, one trailer, pickup to delivery. Stats below are Tetrix network figures, not a rented carrier brand.
Flatbed
Steel, lumber, pipe, and machinery. Typical 48–53′ decks; permits and escorts when the piece is oversize.
3,000+
Vetted carriers in the network
99%
On-time delivery
24/7
Dispatch coverage, 365 days
100%
Human coordination
Step Deck / RGN
When height or weight will not clear a standard deck. We flag permits before dispatch so the crane slot is not waiting on a rejected route.
3,000+
Vetted carriers in the network
99%
On-time delivery
24/7
Dispatch coverage, 365 days
100%
Human coordination
53′ Dry Van
Bagged mix, fixtures, packaged goods. Dedicated mill and yard lanes up to typical 42,000 lb payloads.
3,000+
Vetted carriers in the network
99%
On-time delivery
24/7
Dispatch coverage, 365 days
100%
Human coordination
Drop Trailer
Leave the trailer at the yard or site. Crews unload on their schedule; we hook empty equipment when the window opens.
3,000+
Vetted carriers in the network
99%
On-time delivery
24/7
Dispatch coverage, 365 days
100%
Human coordination
LTL
Finish packages, hardware, and smaller lots that cannot wait to fill a van. Appointment delivery when the trade is on site.
3,000+
Vetted carriers in the network
99%
On-time delivery
24/7
Dispatch coverage, 365 days
100%
Human coordination
Warehousing
Hold materials until the pour, set, or install window opens — then release to the jobsite on appointment.
3,000+
Vetted carriers in the network
99%
On-time delivery
24/7
Dispatch coverage, 365 days
100%
Human coordination
Wherever you need us, you’ll find us
Construction freight across the United States and into Canada and Mexico. Pick a state to see how we cover that market — then send the lane and the site constraints.
Alabama
Construction freight across Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile. Steel, industrial plants, and Gulf-side builds need open-deck and mill-to-site timing. We match the trailer to the laydown yard, not the other way around.
Alaska
Construction freight across Anchorage, Fairbanks, and coastal hubs. Remote jobsites and short construction seasons leave little slack. We plan the lane and the equipment before the load leaves the yard.
Arizona
Construction freight across Phoenix, Tucson, and Mesa. Heat, desert access, and fast-growing metros mean pour windows and fixture drops cannot slip. Dedicated trucks keep crews on the clock.
Arkansas
Construction freight across Little Rock, Fayetteville, and Fort Smith. Lumber, millwork, and regional plant freight move on repeating lanes. We keep mill pickup and jobsite appointments on one desk.
California
Construction freight across Los Angeles, the Bay Area, San Diego, and the Central Valley. Permit-heavy routes, tight urban sites, and long-lead materials. Flatbed, van, and drop-trailer options for GCs and suppliers.
Colorado
Construction freight across Denver, Colorado Springs, and the Front Range. Mountain grades, weather windows, and high-rise staging. We flag equipment and delivery hours before the truck rolls.
Connecticut
Construction freight across Hartford, New Haven, and Bridgeport. Dense Northeast sites with limited laydown space. Drop trailer and appointment freight so crews unload when they are ready.
Delaware
Construction freight across Wilmington and Dover. Short regional hauls for commercial builds and industrial parks. Same-desk coverage into PA, NJ, and MD lanes.
District of Columbia
Construction freight across Washington, D.C.. Restricted downtown sites and after-hours windows. We plan access, equipment type, and delivery appointments around the job.
Florida
Construction freight across Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville. Coastal builds, high-rise towers, and storm-rebuild freight. Open deck and van capacity with site-hour planning.
Georgia
Construction freight across Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta. Distribution, millwork, and port-adjacent materials. FTL, LTL, and drop trailer for repeating supplier lanes.
Hawaii
Construction freight across Honolulu and neighbor-island gateways. Island construction depends on the right mainland handoff. We coordinate the domestic leg so the ocean move is not waiting on a missed truck.
Idaho
Construction freight across Boise, Idaho Falls, and Coeur d’Alene. Growth corridors and rural jobsites. Equipment and materials that have to clear mountain and two-lane access.
Illinois
Construction freight across Chicago, Springfield, and Downstate plants. Steel, fixtures, and industrial construction through a dense freight hub. We time pickups around yards, gates, and pour schedules.
Indiana
Construction freight across Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville. Manufacturing-adjacent construction and mill freight. Dedicated vans and flatbeds for plants, yards, and jobsites.
Iowa
Construction freight across Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Quad Cities. Ag buildings, plants, and regional commercial work. Open deck when the piece will not cube; van when it should stay dry.
Kansas
Construction freight across Wichita, Kansas City metro, and Topeka. Plant expansions and long rural approaches. We match trailer type to site access, not just to the bill of lading.
Kentucky
Construction freight across Louisville, Lexington, and northern Kentucky. Industrial builds and river-adjacent freight. Flatbed, FTL, and drop-and-hook for yards that cannot live-unload.
Louisiana
Construction freight across New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport. Industrial, energy-adjacent, and coastal construction. Oversize and permit timing when the piece is long, tall, or heavy.
Maine
Construction freight across Portland, Bangor, and coastal jobs. Seasonal windows and longer last miles. We plan equipment and weather around the site, not a generic transit estimate.
Maryland
Construction freight across Baltimore, the D.C. suburbs, and the Eastern Shore. Urban gates, port-adjacent materials, and tight commercial sites. Appointment freight keeps the crane and the crew aligned.
Massachusetts
Construction freight across Boston, Worcester, and Springfield. Dense sites, restricted hours, and high-value fixtures. Drop trailer and scheduled FTL so laydown yards stay usable.
Michigan
Construction freight across Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor. Plant work, commercial builds, and supplier webs. We treat mill-to-site and site-to-site moves as a program, not a one-off.
Minnesota
Construction freight across Minneapolis–St. Paul, Duluth, and Rochester. Winter windows and industrial construction. Open deck and van capacity with dispatch that stays on the shipment.
Mississippi
Construction freight across Jackson, Gulfport, and the Delta. Industrial, coastal, and highway-adjacent builds. Flatbed and FTL from mill or yard to the jobsite.
Missouri
Construction freight across St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield. Central lanes for steel, lumber, and fixtures. Cross-region construction freight with one point of contact.
Montana
Construction freight across Billings, Missoula, and Bozeman. Long distances and remote sites. Dedicated equipment so a missed trailer does not idle a short-season crew.
Nebraska
Construction freight across Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island. Plant, ag, and commercial construction across long highway legs. We keep repeating lanes on a standing desk.
Nevada
Construction freight across Las Vegas, Reno, and Henderson. Fast-track hospitality, industrial, and infrastructure builds. Same-week capacity when the pour or set cannot move.
New Hampshire
Construction freight across Manchester, Nashua, and Concord. New England sites with limited storage. JIT deliveries and drop trailers so materials arrive with the trade, not weeks early.
New Jersey
Construction freight across Newark, the Hudson corridor, and South Jersey. Port freight, urban access, and dense commercial work. We plan appointments, equipment, and gate times together.
New Mexico
Construction freight across Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces. Energy-adjacent and commercial construction on long desert lanes. Open deck when the load is oversize; van when it must stay enclosed.
New York
Construction freight across New York City, Albany, Buffalo, and Rochester. Borough restrictions, upstate plants, and tight laydown. After-hours and appointment freight for sites that cannot take a live 53′ at noon.
North Carolina
Construction freight across Charlotte, the Triangle, and the Triad. Housing, commercial, and industrial growth. Mill, fixture, and equipment lanes with tracking through delivery.
North Dakota
Construction freight across Fargo, Bismarck, and energy-country jobs. Remote sites and weather that does not wait. Dedicated trucks and realistic ETAs, not a broker hoping a trailer appears.
Ohio
Construction freight across Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton. Manufacturing construction and supplier freight. FTL, flatbed, and drop trailer across a dense regional web.
Oklahoma
Construction freight across Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and regional plants. Industrial and commercial jobsites with mixed open-deck and van freight. Permits when the piece needs them.
Oregon
Construction freight across Portland, Eugene, and Bend. Urban infill and I-5 corridor work. We plan around site hours, rain, and equipment that can actually access the yard.
Pennsylvania
Construction freight across Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg. Steel, commercial towers, and industrial rebuilds. Open deck and FTL with a specialist on the shipment.
Rhode Island
Construction freight across Providence and the metro. Short-haul New England construction with limited staging. Drop-and-hook and appointment deliveries keep crews moving.
South Carolina
Construction freight across Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville. Port-adjacent materials and inland plant construction. Flatbed, van, and warehouse-release to the jobsite.
South Dakota
Construction freight across Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and rural jobs. Long last miles and seasonal crews. Dedicated capacity so a late mill load does not strand the pour.
Tennessee
Construction freight across Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville. Fast-growing metros and inland freight hubs. Construction FTL, LTL fixtures, and open deck for steel and equipment.
Texas
Construction freight across Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. High-volume commercial, industrial, and energy-adjacent construction. Permits, drop trailer, and repeating mill lanes on one desk.
Utah
Construction freight across Salt Lake City, Provo, and St. George. Corridor growth and mountain access. We match trailer type to the site and keep pickup windows honest.
Vermont
Construction freight across Burlington and statewide jobs. Shorter seasons and rural approaches. Materials and equipment planned around the crew, not a generic LTL calendar.
Virginia
Construction freight across Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Hampton Roads. Federal, commercial, and port-adjacent construction. Appointment freight and open deck for steel and machinery.
Washington
Construction freight across Seattle, Spokane, and the I-5 corridor. Urban towers, industrial, and mountain-pass weather. We plan equipment and delivery hours before dispatch.
West Virginia
Construction freight across Charleston, Huntington, and mountain jobs. Tight access and industrial construction. Step deck and permits when a standard van or flatbed will not clear the site.
Wisconsin
Construction freight across Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay. Industrial, dairy-plant, and commercial builds. FTL and open deck with winter-aware scheduling.
Wyoming
Construction freight across Cheyenne, Casper, and energy-country sites. Remote jobs and long empty miles. Dedicated equipment so the crew is not waiting on a leftover trailer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Tetrix move construction freight?
We are a freight broker, not a one-fleet carrier. You send commodity, dimensions, pickup, delivery, and the window. A specialist matches equipment (flatbed, van, drop trailer, LTL, warehouse release), books the truck, and stays on the shipment through delivery. You get one desk — not a chain of voicemails.
What equipment can you source for a jobsite?
Open deck (flatbed, step deck, RGN), 53′ dry van, drop-and-hook, LTL for smaller lots, and warehousing when the install window is not open yet. If the piece is oversize, we flag permits and escorts before the truck rolls. We will not book a dry van for a load that needs a crane-side deck.
How fast can materials get to a site?
Regional same-day and next-day are common when a truck is available near origin. Longer lanes depend on miles, hours-of-service, and whether the load needs permits. If a pour or crane slot is fixed, say so up front — we dispatch to that window, not to a generic transit table.
Do you handle oversize, permits, and escorts?
Yes. Give us length, width, height, and weight. We source the deck that actually fits, apply for state permits, and add pilots when the route requires them. Oversize does not move on a “we’ll figure it out at the scale” promise.
Can you stage trailers or warehouse until the crew is ready?
Drop trailer at the yard or site so crews unload on their clock. Warehousing holds millwork, fixtures, or equipment until the set window opens, then we release on appointment. That keeps live docks free and stops materials from landing in the mud two weeks early.
Do you cover all 50 states plus Canada and Mexico?
Yes. Construction freight is booked nationwide, with cross-border lanes into Canada and Mexico on the same desk. Remote and rural jobsites are planned for access — not assumed to take a 53′ like a city DC.
Who do I call after hours for a pour-window load?
Dispatch is 24/7 at (888) 889-6323. Have commodity, dimensions, pickup, delivery, and the cutoff. After-hours and weekend moves are normal for construction — we do not wait until Monday to start looking for a truck.
What do you need for a quote?
Pickup and delivery, commodity, pieces/weight/dimensions, equipment type if you know it, and the window. Site notes help: live unload vs drop, crane, hours, permits. Use the form on this page or call with those details handy.
Ready to keep the jobsite on schedule?
Tell us the lane, the piece, and the window. A Tetrix specialist will match capacity and stay on the shipment through delivery.
Request a Quote Now
Add your shipment details below and a Tetrix specialist will follow up. For immediate help, call (888) 889-6323.