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Flatbed Freight
Our core specialty. Steel, lumber, pipe, building materials, machinery, and oversized or open-deck freight — loaded, secured, and hauled by our own fleet under our own authority.
Our Niche
Bayou State Freight & Logistics provides freight transportation solutions with a focus on dependable service, professional coordination, and moving freight forward.
Bayou State Freight & Logistics is an asset-based flatbed carrier — we run our own trucks under our own MC and DOT authority. That means when you book freight with us, you're working directly with the carrier responsible for it, not a middleman.
Flatbed is our niche. Steel, lumber, building materials, equipment, and industrial freight — properly secured, professionally coordinated, and delivered with the follow-through shippers across the South count on.
Texas and Louisiana are home — and our flatbed coverage runs clear across the South, sixteen states from the Texas plains to the Mid-Atlantic.
One carrier for the freight itself — and the professional support around it, from dispatch to leasing to government work.
Our core specialty. Steel, lumber, pipe, building materials, machinery, and oversized or open-deck freight — loaded, secured, and hauled by our own fleet under our own authority.
Dependable freight transportation for commercial shippers and businesses — scheduled lanes, project freight, and one-off moves handled with carrier accountability.
Professional coordination on every load — pickup and delivery scheduling, driver communication, and updates you don't have to chase down.
Professional dispatching for carriers and owner-operators who want their truck kept loaded and their paperwork handled — for a flat 10% fee.
Owner-operators can lease on and run under Bayou State's MC/DOT authority, freight network, and back-office support. Strict rules & policies apply.
Government freight is a focus area for Bayou State — federal, state, and local transportation needs handled by an asset-based carrier with its own authority.
You drive. We handle the rest. Bayou State's dispatch team keeps your truck loaded and your operation organized — load searching and booking, rate negotiation, broker setup, paperwork, and route planning, all handled by professionals who know flatbed.
One straightforward fee — 10% of the load — for professional dispatch services. No hidden charges, no long-term contract to get started. If you need dispatch services, the fee is 10%.
Government freight is a dedicated focus area for Bayou State Freight & Logistics. As an asset-based flatbed carrier operating under our own MC/DOT authority, we are positioned to support public-sector transportation needs with the compliance, documentation, and accountability agencies require.
Contracting officers and agency buyers: reach out to discuss capability and availability for upcoming requirements.
Send the details below and our team will review your shipment and respond with a quote. The more complete the freight description, the faster and more accurate your rate.
Bayou State dispatchers are the coordination backbone of the operation — booking freight, negotiating rates, and keeping drivers and shippers connected. If you have transportation or logistics experience and a professional phone presence, we want to hear from you.
Complete the application below and our team will review it.
Run under Bayou State Freight & Logistics' authority and put your truck to work with a carrier that's built around flatbed. Leased operators get the backing of our MC/DOT authority, our freight relationships, and professional dispatch and back-office support — so you can focus on driving.
Serious owner-operators only. Complete the application and our team will review your equipment and experience.
Whether you move freight every week or once a quarter, partnering with Bayou State means a direct line to the carrier hauling your load.
Direct access to an asset-based flatbed fleet for your steel, lumber, materials, and equipment — with one point of contact who knows your freight.
A reliable flatbed carrier for your overflow and hard-to-cover loads. Proper authority, proper insurance filings, and communication you can pass on to your customer with confidence.
Project freight, recurring lanes, and jobsite deliveries coordinated professionally — scaled for contractors, distributors, and manufacturers across the South.
Tell us about your freight needs and we'll start the conversation.
Send us your reference number and the email on file, and our team will respond with your shipment's current status.
Status inquiries are answered personally by our team — you'll get a real update from the people coordinating your load, not an automated guess. For anything urgent, call 469-706-9790.
We respond to status inquiries during business operations as quickly as possible.
Quotes, dispatch services, leasing, partnerships, or government freight — one call or one email gets you to the team.
General questions and inquiries — we read everything that comes in.