USDOT 3395422 · MC-1105738 · Authorized For Hire
Flatbed Trucking Florida
and the Southeast
Big Frog Transportation LLC runs flatbed trucks across Florida and the Southeast under USDOT 3395422, MC-1105738. The company dispatches from Ocala and Jacksonville with 9 CDL drivers on flatbed and Landoll trailers. The fleet logged 1,350,000 miles across the Southeast in 2025.
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| Legal Name | Big Frog Transportation LLC |
| USDOT Number | 3395422, Active |
| MC Number | MC-1105738, Authorized For Hire, Interstate |
| Base Location | 7454 NW Gainesville Rd, Ocala, FL 34475 |
| Phone | (352) 632-2041 |
| Fleet | 9 power units · 9 CDL drivers |
| Miles Operated (2025) | 1,350,000 |
| Trailer Types | Flatbed · Landoll traveling axle |
| States Served | Florida · Georgia · Alabama · Tennessee · South Carolina · Mississippi |
The Basics
What Is Flatbed Trucking?
A flatbed trailer is an open trailer with no sides and no roof. Cargo loads from the side, top, or rear. That makes it the right trailer for freight that is too large, too heavy, or too awkward to fit inside an enclosed trailer.
Big Frog Transportation runs flatbed trailers rated for standard legal loads up to 8 feet 6 inches wide, 13 feet 6 inches tall, and 80,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. Loads that exceed those limits require an FDOT oversize permit. The company files those permits before the truck moves.
The company is based at 7454 NW Gainesville Rd, Ocala, FL 34475. A second dispatch location in Jacksonville covers North Florida and South Georgia pickups.
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Equipment We Move
What We Haul
The list below covers the most common freight types Big Frog Transportation moves on flatbed trailers across Florida and the Southeast.
- Lumber, steel beams, and structural materials
- Heavy equipment and machinery
- Construction supplies and building materials
- Pipes, conduit, and metal products
- Oversized freight that does not fit in a dry van
- Pre-fabricated components and modular units
- Agricultural equipment and farm supplies
- Industrial equipment and generators
Florida Legal Limits
When a Flatbed Load Needs a Permit
Florida DOT requires a permit for any load that exceeds the legal limits below. The driver must carry the permit in the cab during the haul. Big Frog Transportation files single-trip FDOT oversize permits as part of every haul that crosses these thresholds.
| Dimension | Legal Without Permit | Permit Required |
|---|---|---|
| Width | Up to 8 ft 6 in | Over 8 ft 6 in |
| Height | Up to 13 ft 6 in | Over 13 ft 6 in |
| Length | Up to 65 ft (combo) | Over 65 ft |
| Gross Weight | Up to 80,000 lbs | Over 80,000 lbs |
Flatbed loads that exceed 12 feet in width require a pilot car escort. Big Frog Transportation arranges pilot cars as part of the haul for loads that need them. For full permit details see the Florida DOT oversize permit guide.
Get a Quote
Tell Us About Your Haul
Provide the freight type, pickup location, destination, and dimensions. Big Frog Transportation returns a flat quote. Call 352-632-2041 directly or fill out the form below.
Quote Request
Provide the freight type, where it is, where it needs to go, and when. The company returns a flat number based on the actual load.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions contractors and shippers ask most often about flatbed trucking in Florida.
What can you haul on a flatbed truck?
Construction materials, heavy equipment, steel, lumber, pipes, machinery, and oversized freight are all common flatbed loads. Any freight that is too big or heavy for a box truck or dry van is a candidate for a flatbed trailer.
How much does flatbed trucking cost in Florida?
Standard flatbed rates in Florida run roughly $3.50 to $4.50 per mile for loads within legal dimensions. Hauls under 100 miles may carry a flat rate instead. Oversize loads that require permits run $5.00 to $8.00 per mile. Call 352-632-2041 for a quote based on your specific load and route.
Do flatbed loads need to be secured?
Yes. Florida law requires all cargo on a flatbed to be secured with chains, straps, or binders before the truck moves. Big Frog Transportation uses DOT-approved chains and binders rated for the load weight. Every load is secured before departure and inspected at stops on multi-stop hauls.
Can you haul oversized loads on a flatbed?
Yes, up to a point. Standard flatbeds handle loads within legal dimensions. For loads that exceed width, height, or weight limits, Big Frog Transportation runs permitted oversize hauls with FDOT permits and pilot car escorts when required. See the oversize load transport page for details.
Do you haul flatbed freight across state lines?
Yes. Big Frog Transportation holds interstate operating authority under MC-1105738 and runs flatbed hauls across Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Mississippi. Multi-state loads require permits from each state the load travels through. The company files those permits before the truck rolls.
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