Steel and metal freight requires more planning than a standard dry van load. Weight, dimensions, load securement, and equipment selection all create problems if not handled correctly from the start.
Federal bridge law limits gross vehicle weight to 80,000 lbs on interstate highways. Steel loads frequently approach this limit — requiring overweight permits or multiple trucks. Your broker must verify legal weight compliance before dispatch.
FMCSA 49 CFR Part 393 requires specific tie-down configurations for metal products. Steel coils require a minimum of four tie-downs plus blocking. Beams require tie-downs every 10 feet. Violations at weigh stations result in load rejection, fines, and out-of-service orders.
IZY Logistics works with flatbed carriers specializing in steel across all major steel-producing regions — Chicago, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Gary, and beyond. We verify carrier equipment, securement certification, and cargo insurance on every steel load.
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Yes. IZY Logistics brokers steel freight nationwide and can match the shipment with a carrier experienced in this freight type.
Request a quote with your shipment details — origin, destination, weight, and any special handling requirements — and IZY Logistics will match it to the right equipment and carrier.
Confirm the carrier has the right equipment and experience for steel freight specifically, along with proper insurance coverage for the commodity.
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