Trucking Companies by Equipment Type
Browse US freight carriers by their equipment specialization. Truck Graph categorizes carriers into 15 equipment types based on FMCSA registration data, hazmat endorsements, and operation type classifications.
Flatbed
Open-deck trailers for oversized, heavy, or irregularly shaped freight that cannot fit inside enclosed trailers.
Browse flatbed carriers →Refrigerated (Reefer)
Temperature-controlled trailers for perishable goods including produce, meat, dairy, and pharmaceuticals.
Browse refrigerated (reefer) carriers →Dry Van
Enclosed box trailers for general freight, palletized goods, and non-temperature-sensitive cargo.
Browse dry van carriers →Tanker
Cylindrical tank trailers for liquid or gas cargo including chemicals, petroleum, food-grade liquids, and compressed gases.
Browse tanker carriers →Hotshot
Expedited freight using medium-duty trucks (typically Class 3-5) with flatbed or gooseneck trailers for time-critical loads.
Browse hotshot carriers →Intermodal
Containers or trailers that move via multiple transportation modes — truck, rail, and ship — using standardized containers.
Browse intermodal carriers →Container / Drayage
Chassis-based transport of shipping containers between ports, rail yards, and distribution centers.
Browse container / drayage carriers →LTL (Less-Than-Truckload)
Consolidated shipments from multiple shippers sharing trailer space for cost-efficient smaller freight moves.
Browse ltl (less-than-truckload) carriers →Step Deck
Drop-deck trailers with a lower deck height for taller freight that exceeds standard flatbed height limits.
Browse step deck carriers →Lowboy
Ultra-low deck trailers for extremely heavy equipment like excavators, bulldozers, and industrial machinery.
Browse lowboy carriers →Car Hauler / Auto Transport
Multi-level car carrier trailers designed to transport vehicles from manufacturers to dealerships or cross-country.
Browse car hauler / auto transport carriers →Box Truck
Straight trucks (non-articulated) with integrated cargo boxes for local delivery, moving, and last-mile freight.
Browse box truck carriers →Dump Truck
Open-top trailers with hydraulic lift for bulk materials including gravel, sand, dirt, and demolition debris.
Browse dump truck carriers →Hazmat
Carriers authorized to transport hazardous materials under FMCSA 49 CFR Part 397, including explosives, flammables, and toxic substances.
Browse hazmat carriers →Specialized / Heavy Haul
Carriers equipped for over-dimensional, overweight, or permit-required loads that exceed standard legal limits.
Browse specialized / heavy haul carriers →Related directories
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