# GTI Transport LLC — full reference > GTI Transport LLC is a family-owned open-deck trucking company based in Austin, Texas, operating across all 48 contiguous United States under USDOT 2914256 and MC 982312. It runs flatbed, step-deck and heavy haul freight, is hazmat certified, and handles regular full truckloads and partial loads. Dispatch answers 24/7 on (512) 491-1010. ## Key facts - Legal name: GTI Transport LLC - Business type: Open-deck flatbed and step-deck motor carrier - USDOT number: 2914256 - MC number: 982312 - Headquarters: 7600 Chevy Chase Dr, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78752, United States - Phone: (512) 491-1010 - Email: office@gtitransport.us - Careers email: hr@gtitransport.us - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gti-transportation/ - Service area: All 48 contiguous US states - Equipment: 53 ft flatbed and 53 ft step-deck (aluminium and combo deck), both longer than the 48 ft standard; no oversize equipment - Freight handled: Flatbed, step-deck and heavy haul freight, hazmat, tarped and weather-protected loads, regular full truckloads, and partial loads (no oversize) - Hazmat: Over a decade of experience; regularly hauls a wide variety of hazmat, primarily 49 CFR §172.504 Table 2 materials - Safety record: Active interstate operating authority (USDOT 2914256, MC 982312); authority, insurance filings and roadside inspection history on public file with the FMCSA - Support: 24/7 dispatch, safety and maintenance ## Contact Phone: (512) 491-1010 (dispatch answers 24/7) Email: office@gtitransport.us Careers email: hr@gtitransport.us Office: 7600 Chevy Chase Dr, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78752 Quote requests: https://gtitransport.us/#contact ## Frequently asked questions (25) ### Services and freight **What does GTI Transport haul?** GTI Transport is an open-deck carrier running flatbed, step-deck and heavy haul freight, covering building materials, machinery, pipe, coils and palletized goods, plus hazmat, tarped and weather-protected freight, regular full truckloads and partial loads, across all 48 states. **What kinds of freight does GTI Transport focus on?** Flatbed, step-deck and heavy haul freight, hazmat, tarped loads, regular full truckloads and partial loads. GTI runs aluminum and combo-deck flatbeds and step-decks across all 48 contiguous states. **Is GTI Transport hazmat certified?** Yes. We have over a decade of experience transporting hazardous materials and regularly haul a wide variety of hazmat products, primarily materials classified under 49 CFR §172.504 Table 2. **Do you haul regular and partial freight?** Yes. Alongside flatbed and step-deck freight, GTI hauls regular full truckloads and partial loads. With a partial you pay only for the space you use rather than a whole trailer. **What is a partial load?** A partial, or less-than-truckload, is freight that does not fill a whole trailer. It shares the deck with other shipments, so you pay for the space you use. **Do you haul heavy or oversize loads?** We haul heavy freight. Dense, weighty loads that stay within legal width, height and length are exactly what our flatbeds and step-decks are set up for, and we plan weight distribution, axle loading and securement around them. We do not run oversize freight, so anything past legal dimensions is not a load for us. **Can you tarp my freight?** Yes. We tarp and sheet open-deck loads as a matter of course for anything that should not get wet, including building materials, machinery and other moisture-sensitive freight. Tell us what you are shipping and we will confirm how it will be covered and secured. ### Coverage and equipment **Where is GTI Transport based?** GTI Transport is a family-owned carrier based in Austin, Texas. **What areas does GTI Transport serve?** All 48 contiguous United States. **What trailers does GTI Transport run?** Flatbeds in aluminum and combo deck, and step-decks, both 53 ft rather than the 48 ft most carriers run, with the step-deck for freight that rides too tall on a flatbed. **Which trailer does my load need?** A 53 ft flatbed for general freight within legal height, and a step-deck for freight roughly 18 inches too tall for a flatbed. Send the dimensions and we will confirm. ### Working with us **How do I get a quote from GTI Transport?** Send the dimensions, the weight and where the load is going, and we will tell you what it takes to get it there and what it will cost. **What information do you need to quote a load?** The dimensions and weight of the freight, whether it is a full or partial load, any hazmat classification, and the pickup and delivery locations and dates. **What is GTI Transport's safety record?** GTI Transport holds active interstate operating authority under USDOT 2914256 and MC 982312. Our authority, insurance filings and roadside inspection history are all on public record with the FMCSA, so you can check them yourself. Every load we haul is secured to a plan made before loading and re-checked at every stop. **How do I contact GTI Transport?** Call dispatch on (512) 491-1010, where someone answers 24/7, or email office@gtitransport.us, or send the freight details through the quote form on our website and we will reply within one business day. Our office is at 7600 Chevy Chase Dr, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78752. **What is GTI Transport's USDOT and MC number?** GTI Transport LLC operates under USDOT 2914256 and MC 982312. Both are active and can be verified on the FMCSA SAFER website. **Is GTI Transport insured?** Yes. GTI Transport carries the liability and cargo coverage required of an authorised interstate motor carrier, and our filings are on public record with the FMCSA. A certificate of insurance is available on request. Just ask when you book. **How quickly will I get a quote?** Within one business day, and usually much sooner. Send the dimensions, weight, commodity, whether it is a full load or a partial, and the pickup and delivery points and dates. **Do you handle both full truckloads and partial loads?** Yes. GTI Transport moves full truckloads and partial (LTL) freight on flatbed and step-deck equipment. With a partial you pay for the space you use rather than the whole trailer. ### Driving with us **Is GTI Transport hiring owner-operators?** Yes, for open-deck work on flatbed and step deck. **How much do owner-operators earn at GTI Transport?** Open-deck owner-operators gross $10,000 to $16,000+ per week, with a $1,500 sign-on bonus. **What is the dispatch fee at GTI Transport?** The dispatch fee starts at 13% and steps down with tenure: 12% after one year, 11% after five years, and 10% after ten years. **What do I need to drive for GTI Transport?** A Class A CDL, two years of experience, and a clean driving record. Hazmat is preferred, or can be obtained within 30 days. **Does GTI Transport use forced dispatch?** No. There is no forced dispatch, and drivers have full access to the rate confirmation on every load. **How do I apply to drive for GTI Transport?** Use the form on our website and choose “Drive with us,” email hr@gtitransport.us, or call (512) 491-1010. We run owner-operators on flatbed and step-deck across all 48 states. ## Careers GTI Transport hires owner-operators for open-deck (flatbed / step deck) work. Pay is a weekly gross of $10,000 to $16,000+ with a $1,500 sign-on bonus. The dispatch fee starts at 13% and steps down to 12% after one year, 11% after five years and 10% after ten years. Requirements: Class A CDL, two years' experience, clean driving record, hazmat preferred or obtained within 30 days. ## Articles ### Heavy haul trucking companies in the US: an honest comparison For superloads and multi-axle work, Bennett, Landstar, ATS and TFI (Daseke) have the equipment and permit teams. For freight that is heavy and dense but stays within legal width and height, a small open-deck carrier is usually faster to deal with and cheaper. Whichever you pick, check the carrier's USDOT number on FMCSA SAFER before you book. For superloads and multi-axle work, Bennett, Landstar, ATS and TFI (Daseke) have the equipment and permit teams. For freight that is heavy and dense but stays within legal width and height, a small open-deck carrier is usually faster to deal with and cheaper. Whichever you pick, check the carrier's USDOT number on FMCSA SAFER before you book. Most lists like this one are published by a carrier hoping you will call them. This one is too, so read it that way: GTI Transport wrote this page. We have put ourselves first below because it is our website, and we have been straight about where we fit and where we do not. Every carrier here is listed with its USDOT number so you can check any claim on this page against the public record rather than taking our word for it. #### What actually separates heavy haul carriers Fleet size gets quoted a lot and tells you less than you would think. Four things matter more: - Permits and routing. Does the carrier do this in-house, or farm it out? A load past legal dimensions needs a permit from every state it crosses, and some are valid only in daylight or on set days. - The right equipment for your load. A nine-axle configuration and a 53 ft flatbed solve different problems. Paying for a lowboy you did not need is as expensive as booking a trailer that cannot carry the load. - Verifiable safety and insurance. Authority, insurance filings and roadside inspection history are public on FMCSA SAFER. Check them. - Who answers the phone. When a delivery window moves, you want the person who knows your load, not a queue. #### 1. GTI Transport Based: Austin, Texas · Authority: USDOT 2914256 · Best for: Heavy, dense freight within legal dimensions, hazmat, and partial loads Us. We are putting ourselves first because this is our website, not because we are the biggest carrier on this page. We are not, and it would be silly to pretend otherwise. What we do is a narrower job: 53 ft flatbeds and step-decks running all 48 states, hazmat with over a decade behind it, and heavy freight that is dense and awkward but stays inside legal width, height and length. If your load needs a nine-axle configuration, a route survey and a police escort, one of the carriers below is the better call and we will say so on the phone. If it is a heavy machine, a run of steel, or a placarded load that needs securing properly and a dispatcher who knows the job, that is our work. #### 2. Bennett Motor Express Based: McDonough, Georgia · Authority: USDOT 122897 · Best for: Superloads, government and defense freight Specialists in oversize and heavy haul since 1974. Bennett reports more than 500 pieces of 9 to 13 axle equipment, with custom configurations running to 19 and even 55 axles for superloads past a million pounds. They hauled over 4,000 loads of structural steel for the Mercedes-Benz Stadium build. They also run divisions for government and defense work with security-cleared drivers. If your load is genuinely enormous, or it is sensitive, this is the tier you are shopping in. #### 3. Landstar System Based: Jacksonville, Florida · Authority: USDOT 132453 · Best for: Nationwide reach and unusual trailer types Landstar runs an agent and owner-operator network rather than a single company fleet, and it is one of the largest specialized networks in North America. Recent SEC filings put the network at roughly 8,500 owner-operator trucks and over 17,000 trailers. The practical advantage is breadth: if you need a wind-blade trailer or an odd configuration in a particular corner of the country, the network usually has one. The trade-off is that service depends on which agent and which owner-operator you land with. #### 4. Anderson Trucking Service (ATS) Based: St. Cloud, Minnesota · Authority: USDOT 202101 · Best for: Complex permitted moves handled in-house A family business that grew into a large specialized carrier. ATS keeps permitting, routing and safety in-house rather than farming them out, which matters when a load needs a custom route approval through several states. Their heavy haul division reports 900 or so company trucks and 1,900 trailers, including 100+ assets rated for loads over 100,000 lb. #### 5. TFI International (formerly Daseke) Based: Montreal, with US operations · Authority: USDOT 78103 (Daseke units vary) · Best for: Large multi-truck projects needing scale TFI bought Daseke in April 2024 for $1.1 billion, absorbing what had been North America's largest specialized open-deck and heavy haul carrier. Daseke brought roughly 4,900 tractors and 11,000 flatbed and specialized trailers, including Lone Star Transportation, its heavy haul arm. Worth approaching when a project needs a dozen specialized trailers at once rather than a single truck. #### 6. Mercer Transportation Based: Louisville, Kentucky · Authority: USDOT 244193 · Best for: Owner-operator service on oversize and heavy equipment Mercer runs an owner-operator model across oversize and overweight freight, heavy equipment, military loads and industrial cargo, with logistics and freight management alongside the trucks. Like Landstar, the model means the driver has skin in the game, and like Landstar, consistency depends on who you get. #### 7. TMC Transportation Based: Des Moines, Iowa · Authority: USDOT 264184 · Best for: Flatbed and step-deck volume across the lower 48 Employee-owned and flatbed-focused, TMC runs a specialized division across the 48 states plus Canada and Mexico, handling construction and agricultural machinery and freight that needs particular loading or offloading. Strong on standard and lightly specialized open-deck work at volume, rather than million-pound superloads. #### If your freight is not open-deck at all None of the above is the right call for dry van, refrigerated or food-grade freight. DOXA LLC, also in Austin, runs dry van, food-grade, temperature-controlled, LTL, team and hazmat work. Different equipment, different job. #### Before you book anyone Take the carrier's USDOT number, put it into the FMCSA SAFER lookup, and check three things: that the operating authority is active, that insurance is on file, and that the fleet size roughly matches what you were told. It takes two minutes and it rules out most problems. Our own FAQ answers the questions shippers ask us most often. Then ask for a certificate of insurance naming you, and get the rate and the equipment type in writing before the truck is dispatched. Figures on this page come from carrier reporting and public filings and were checked in August 2026. Fleet numbers change; verify anything you plan to rely on. **What counts as a heavy haul load?** Freight that exceeds standard legal limits: over 80,000 lb gross, wider than 8 ft 6 in, taller than 13 ft 6 in, or longer than a standard trailer. Anything past those figures needs state permits and often a planned route. Freight that is very heavy but stays inside those dimensions can usually move on a normal flatbed or step-deck without permits. **How do I check a heavy haul carrier is legitimate?** Look up the carrier's USDOT number on the FMCSA SAFER website. It shows operating authority, insurance on file, fleet size and inspection history, all free and public. Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you, and confirm the coverage limit is enough for your freight's value. **Is a bigger carrier always better for heavy haul?** No. Scale matters when your load needs multi-axle equipment, permits across several states, escorts or several trucks at once. For a single heavy but legal-dimension load, a smaller open-deck carrier is often quicker to quote, cheaper, and easier to reach when something changes. **What information should I have ready when asking for a quote?** Dimensions and weight, what the item is, pickup and delivery points, dates, and whether it can be loaded by crane or driven on. For hazmat, the class and UN number. Accurate figures are what make a quote accurate. **How far ahead should a heavy haul move be booked?** For a legal-dimension load, a few days is usually enough. For a permitted oversize move, allow one to two weeks, because permits are issued per state and some are only valid for set travel days and daylight hours. ### Full loads, partial loads and team loads: which should you book? Book a full truckload when your freight fills a trailer, is fragile, or is time-critical. Choose a partial when you have less than a full load and can trade a little transit time for a lower price. Choose a team when the delivery date is tight, because two drivers keep the truck moving while one rests. Book a full truckload when your freight fills a trailer, is fragile, or is time-critical. Choose a partial when you have less than a full load and can trade a little transit time for a lower price. Choose a team when the delivery date is tight, because two drivers keep the truck moving while one rests. If you ship freight only occasionally, one of the first choices you will face is how to book it. There are three answers, and the right one depends on how much you are moving, how sensitive it is, and how hard the delivery date is. #### What a full truckload gives you A full truckload (FTL) means the trailer is yours for the trip. Your freight is loaded, sealed if needed, and driven straight through, with no other shipments, no extra handling, and no stops to sort and reload. That makes it the right call when you fill a trailer, when your freight is fragile or high-value, or when transit time matters and you cannot afford the extra days that consolidation can add. #### When a partial load makes sense A partial load, or less-than-truckload (LTL), means you share the deck with other freight and pay for the space you use rather than the whole trailer. If your shipment is a few pallets, some crated equipment, or anything short of a full deck, a partial is usually the cheaper way to move it. On open-deck freight in particular, a partial flatbed load is a common and economical choice. #### When you need a team A team load puts two drivers in the same truck. One drives while the other rests, so the truck keeps moving almost around the clock instead of stopping for a ten-hour break. Hours-of-service rules limit what a single driver can do in a day, and on a long lane that limit is what sets your delivery date. The practical effect is that a run which takes a solo driver four or five days can often be done in two or three by a team. That matters when a plant is waiting on a part, when a job site has a crew booked, or when a receiver has given you a delivery window you cannot miss. Teams cost more per mile, because you are paying for two drivers, so the question is whether the date is worth the premium. Often it is. #### The trade-offs to weigh Partials save money, but they can add transit time, because the truck may pick up and drop other freight along the way. There is also a little more handling, since loads are combined and secured together. Teams do the opposite: they buy you time at a higher rate. A full truckload sits in the middle, giving you a dedicated trailer at a single-driver pace. #### How to decide, quickly - Fills a trailer, or fragile, or high-value? Full truckload. - A few pallets or a partial deck, and flexible on timing? Partial or LTL. - Long lane with a delivery date you cannot move? Team. - Not sure? Send the dimensions, weight and dates and we will price the options side by side. **What is the difference between a full truckload and a partial?** A full truckload reserves the whole trailer for your freight. A partial shares the trailer with other shipments, and you pay only for the space you use. **What is a team load?** A team load has two drivers in one truck. One drives while the other rests, so the truck keeps moving instead of stopping for a full break, and a long run can be cut from four or five days to two or three. **When is a team load worth the extra cost?** When the delivery date is the constraint. You pay for two drivers, so the rate per mile is higher, but on a long lane a team can halve the transit time. If a plant, a crew or a receiver appointment is waiting, that is usually the cheaper outcome overall. **Is a partial load cheaper than a full truckload?** Usually yes, for freight that does not fill a trailer, because you pay for the space you use rather than the whole deck. The trade is a little more transit time and handling. **Does GTI Transport haul full, partial and team loads?** Yes. GTI Transport moves full truckloads, partial loads and team runs on flatbed and step-deck equipment, across all 48 states. **How do I know which one my freight needs?** Send the dimensions, weight and the pickup and delivery dates. We will quote the options side by side so you can compare cost against transit time. ### How we keep freight secure, load after load GTI Transport protects freight with three habits: a securement plan written before the load goes on rather than improvised, a route checked in advance for clearance and road conditions, and securement re-checked at every stop because chains loosen and loads settle over the first miles. GTI Transport protects freight with three habits: a securement plan written before the load goes on rather than improvised, a route checked in advance for clearance and road conditions, and securement re-checked at every stop because chains loosen and loads settle over the first miles. When freight is worth more than the truck carrying it, the margin for error is zero. Keeping flatbed, step-deck and hazmat freight intact over thousands of miles is not luck. It is the visible result of a few unglamorous habits, repeated on every single load. #### Securement is planned, not improvised Every load has a securement plan before it is loaded: how many chains and straps, at what rating, anchored where, and how the weight sits across the deck. Federal cargo-securement rules set the floor, not the ceiling. Odd-shaped, dense and high-value freight gets blocked, braced and chained for the worst moment of the trip, not the average one. #### The route is the safety plan Good routing prevents the situations where problems happen in the first place. A low overpass, a turn too tight for the trailer, a stretch of road wrong for a tall step-deck load or a placarded hazmat run. These are identified and designed out before dispatch, not discovered on the road. #### Inspection at every stop Chains loosen. Loads settle. Straps relax as freight shifts a fraction of an inch over the first miles. That is why securement is re-checked at every stop, not just at the origin. The load that leaves secure has to stay secure for the whole trip. The load leaves the way it will arrive. Everything between those two points is the job. #### Why it matters to a shipper None of this is a marketing line. It means the freight you hand over is planned, secured and inspected by people who treat it as if it were their own, on every flatbed, step-deck and hazmat load we run. Our authority and insurance filings are on public file with the FMCSA under USDOT 2914256 if you want to verify them. **What causes most cargo claims?** Securement that was improvised rather than planned, routes that were not checked for clearance and road conditions, and loads that were not re-checked after they settled in the first miles. **How often should cargo securement be checked?** At every stop. Chains loosen and loads settle over the first miles, so what was secure at the origin has to be re-checked along the way. **Does GTI Transport handle hazmat freight?** Yes. GTI Transport is hazmat certified across every placarded class it is endorsed to carry, handled by trained drivers. **How can I check GTI Transport's safety record?** Look up USDOT 2914256 on the FMCSA SAFER website. Operating authority, insurance filings and roadside inspection history are all public record. ### Flatbed vs step-deck: which trailer does your load need? Choose a flatbed for general freight within legal height, on a deck about five feet off the ground. Choose a step-deck when your freight is roughly 18 inches too tall for a flatbed. Its lower deck buys that clearance without changing how the load works. Choose a flatbed for general freight within legal height, on a deck about five feet off the ground. Choose a step-deck when your freight is roughly 18 inches too tall for a flatbed. Its lower deck buys that clearance without changing how the load works. In open-deck hauling, the trailer you choose is mostly a question of deck height. Every inch you drop the deck is an inch of load height you gain before the freight rides too tall to be legal. Here is how the two workhorses of open-deck freight compare, and when each one is the right call. #### Flatbed: the everyday workhorse A flatbed is a single flat deck about five feet off the ground, most commonly 48 feet long, rated to roughly 48,000 to 60,000 pounds. Ours are all 53 feet, which gives you five feet more deck than the industry standard. It loads from any side or from above by crane, tarps quickly, and handles the widest range of general freight: building materials, machinery, pipe, coils and palletized goods. If a load fits within legal height on a flatbed, it is almost always the simplest and cheapest option. #### Step-deck: when the load is too tall for a flatbed A step-deck (or drop-deck) has an upper deck over the tractor and a lower main deck behind it. That drop, which lowers the deck to around three and a half feet, buys you roughly 18 inches of extra clearance compared with a flatbed. For freight that is a little too tall to ride legally on a flatbed, a step-deck can be the difference between a routine move and a complicated one. #### How to choose, quickly - General freight within legal height? Flatbed. - Freight roughly a foot or more too tall for a flatbed? Step-deck. - Not sure how tall is too tall? Send the dimensions and the right deck is usually obvious in a minute. **What is the difference between a flatbed and a step-deck?** A flatbed has one deck about five feet off the ground. A step-deck drops to about three and a half feet behind the tractor, giving roughly 18 inches more clearance for taller freight. **How much taller can a step-deck carry than a flatbed?** About 18 inches. The lower deck height is the whole reason to choose a step-deck over a flatbed. **Which trailer is cheaper?** For freight that fits within legal height, a flatbed is usually the simplest and most economical option. A step-deck is the choice when the load is too tall to ride on a flatbed. **Does GTI Transport run both flatbeds and step-decks?** Yes. GTI Transport runs aluminum and combo-deck flatbeds and step-decks across all 48 states. ## Legal - Privacy Policy: https://gtitransport.us/privacy/ - Terms of Use: https://gtitransport.us/terms/ --- Full plain-text reference for https://gtitransport.us. Last updated 2026-08-31.