Trucking Equipment
Transportation Solutions To Meet Your Needs

The Right Equipment for the Right Job
 
At Southwest Freight, we believe every successful shipment starts with having the right equipment for the job. Whether you're moving standard freight, ocean containers, oversized cargo, or specialized loads, our diverse fleet allows us to match the proper trailer and chassis to your shipment for maximum efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
 
As a family-owned logistics and trucking company based in Houston, Texas since 1967, we've built our reputation by solving transportation challenges that other carriers can't. From routine deliveries to complex freight moves, our experienced team works with customers throughout Texas, Louisiana, and the Gulf Coast to provide dependable transportation solutions.
 
If your shipment requires specialized handling, don't assume it can't be done. Give Southwest Freight a call. We're known for finding practical, cost-effective solutions, and we're always ready to help move freight that requires something beyond the ordinary.
 
Our Equipment
 
53' Dry Van Box Trailers
Our 53-foot dry van trailers are the workhorse of the transportation industry and are ideal for moving palletized freight, consumer goods, industrial products, and weather-sensitive cargo. These trailers provide secure, enclosed transportation for both regional and long-haul shipments.
Common Freight Includes:

• Consumer packaged goods (CPG)

• Retail merchandise

• Food products (non-refrigerated)

• Paper products

• Automotive parts

• Electronics

• Plastic products

• Packaging materials

• Manufacturing supplies

• Warehouse replenishment freight

• Industrial equipment components

• Palletized freight

• E-commerce distribution

• Trade show materials
   

45' Flatbed Trailers
Our 45-foot flatbeds are designed for cargo that is too large, too heavy, or irregularly shaped for enclosed trailers. Open-deck transportation allows for loading from the top, side, or rear.
Common Freight Includes:

• Structural steel

• Steel beams and pipe

• Construction equipment

• Forklifts

• Skid steers

• Generators

• Air conditioning units

• Crated industrial machinery

• Oilfield equipment

• Petrochemical plant components

• Lumber

• Concrete forms

• Tanks and pressure vessels

• Fabricated metal products
   

48' Flatbed Trailers
The 48-foot flatbed offers additional deck space for longer freight while providing maximum loading flexibility. Frequently used for commercial construction, industrial manufacturing, and energy sector shipments.
Common Freight Includes:

• Structural steel

• Rebar

• Pipe and tubing

• Building materials

• Roofing materials

• Lumber

• Precast concrete products

• Heavy equipment

• Manufacturing machinery

• Electrical transformers

• HVAC equipment

• Agricultural equipment

• Industrial tanks

• Modular building components
   

Multi-Size Container Chassis (20', 40', & 45')
Our container chassis fleet is designed specifically for intermodal drayage between the Port of Houston, rail ramps, container yards, warehouses, distribution centers, and customer facilities. We transport standard ISO shipping containers throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast.
Common Container Cargo Includes:

• Imported retail merchandise

• Furniture

• Consumer electronics

• Apparel

• Machinery

• Automotive parts

• Industrial chemicals

• Plastic resin

• Paper rolls

• Food products

• Building materials

• Export agricultural products

• Manufacturing equipment

• Ocean import and export containers
   

Tri-Axle Chassis (20' & 40')
Heavy containers require specialized equipment. Our tri-axle chassis allow us to legally transport overweight containers commonly arriving through the Port of Houston while maximizing payload capacity.
Common Heavy Container Freight Includes:

• Plastic resin

• Steel products

• Aluminum products

• Copper wire

• Industrial chemicals

• Rubber products

• Paper rolls

• Ceramic tile

• Stone products

• Heavy machinery

• Industrial equipment

• Metal ingots

• Beverage products

• Export commodities
   

Lightweight 40' Container Chassis
Our lightweight chassis are engineered to reduce equipment weight, allowing customers to legally transport heavier cargo while staying within federal and state weight regulations.
Common Freight Includes:

• Plastic pellets and resin

• Industrial chemicals

• Food ingredients

• Bulk packaged materials

• Beverage products

• Manufacturing raw materials

• Paper products

• Consumer imports

• Warehouse inventory

• Export cargo
   

28' Box Trailer with Lift Gate
Our lift gate trailer is perfect for deliveries where a forklift or loading dock isn't available. The hydraulic lift gate safely raises and lowers freight, making deliveries faster and safer.
Common Freight Includes:

• Office furniture

• Restaurant equipment

• Medical equipment

• Vending machines

• Copiers and printers

• Commercial appliances

• Retail inventory

• Palletized freight

• Industrial supplies

• Trade show displays

• Hotel equipment

• Fitness equipment

Ideal for:

• Schools

• Retail stores

• Hospitals

• Hotels

• Office buildings

• Small businesses

• Construction offices
   

24' Flatbed
Our smaller flatbed provides exceptional maneuverability for urban deliveries, job sites, and locations where larger trailers cannot easily access.
Common Freight Includes:

• Small construction equipment

• Forklifts

• Scissor lifts

• Job site materials

• Lumber

• Steel beams

• Pipe

• Roofing materials

• HVAC units

• Portable generators

• Storage containers

• Building supplies

• Utility equipment

Perfect for:

• Downtown Houston deliveries

• Residential construction

• Commercial remodeling

• Municipal projects

• Tight industrial facilities
   

More Than Just Equipment
Having the right trailer is only part of the equation. Our experienced dispatchers and logistics specialists evaluate every shipment to determine the safest, most efficient, and most cost-effective transportation solution based on your freight, destination, timeline, and handling requirements.
 
Whether you need:

• Intermodal drayage from the Port of Houston

• Container transportation

• Import and export container delivery

• Flatbed trucking

• Heavy haul coordination

• Specialized freight transportation

• Warehouse transfers

• Distribution services

• Dedicated trucking

• Industrial freight transportation

• Oil & gas equipment hauling

• Manufacturing logistics

• Construction material delivery
   

Southwest Freight has the equipment and experience to get your freight delivered safely and on schedule.
 
Need Something Specialized?
Not every shipment fits neatly on a standard trailer—and that's where Southwest Freight excels. From oversized machinery and heavy industrial equipment to unusual freight requiring custom transportation solutions, our team has decades of experience solving unique shipping challenges.
 
If you're unsure what equipment your shipment requires, simply give us a call. We'll recommend the right trailer, chassis, or transportation solution based on your cargo, weight, dimensions, destination, and delivery requirements.
If it needs to move, Southwest Freight has the equipment, experience, and resourcefulness to get it there safely.

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