DimGeniusFlatbed Conestoga Trailer Dimensions
Also called: conestoga, conestoga trailer, rolling tarp flatbed, curtain side
A flatbed Conestoga is a flatbed fitted with a retractable fabric tarp on a rolling frame. The tarp slides back so freight loads from the sides or top like an open flatbed, then closes to cover the load.
Conestogas carry freight that needs weather protection but still loads like open-deck freight — machinery, building products, and finished goods where hand-tarping would be slow or risky.
Dimensions and capacity
| Size | Length | Width | Max freight height | Max weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatbed Conestoga | 53' (636 in) | 8' 4" (100 in) | 8' 2" (98 in) | 46,000 lbs |
- Freight width and height are limited by the rolling tarp frame, not just the deck.
- Legal freight width is 8' 6". Wider loads are over-dimensional and need permits.
- These are the planning values DimGenius uses. Actual equipment varies by carrier — confirm with yours before booking.
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