Flatbed / Lowboy Requirements

Foremost Transport uses Tractor / Trailer combinations to effectively move multiple trailers to the same location. These Owner Operators make some of the industry's highest per-mile rates! If you have a tractor but no trailer, please contact us, as we occasionally have trailers available for lease.

Our Tractor/Trailer owner operators earn some of the highest rates in the industry!

Tractors for our lowboy division:

• Must be 15 years old or newer. Tractors must also be presentable and in good working order.
• Must have a 5th wheel plate rated for at least 30,000 pounds. Kingpin hole must be 30" from rear of frame and 90" from rear of cap. Plate must be 40" to 46" above pavement.
• Must have air ride suspension.
• Must have mud flaps that cover the back of all rear tires and extend down to within 4"-6" from the ground.
• Must have IRP plates of an appropriate weight rating of 54,000 to 65,000 pounds.
• Must have appropriate tie-downs. These include straps (12) or wheel bonnets (6), and rachets capable of properly securing up to three trailers.
• Must pass annual inspection. This can be a D.O.T. inspection or, if your state offers a one year annual inspection, a state inspection. State inspections that are valid for more than one year can not be legally accepted.
• Must have certificate of insurance, sometimes called the "long form." Insurance must include at least $1,000,000 of commercial liability coverage and appropriate levels of physical damage coverage. If you do not have this insurance, or are finding it to be too expensive, we may have a solution for you.
• Must have no more than 30% window tint. Federal regulations require that at least 70% of visible light be able to pass through your windshield and front driver- and passenger-side windows. A good rule of thumb is that if you can see that there is tint on the window, it is too dark.
• Must not have Radar Detector or Jammer. Either of these items are a violation of federal regulation.
• Must have appropriate markings. These must be visible and readable from a distance of 50' on both sides of the truck and must contain the GVWR, the last 8 digits of the VIN, and truck number.
• Must have appropriate brake hookup. This includes electronic brake control for electric brake trailers or air hoses with glad-hands with air brake trailers.
• Must have 3 D.O.T. approved triangle warning devices.
• Must have a fire extinguisher. Fire extinguisher must be securely mounted to the truck (inside or in the bed – no zip ties), have a gauge, and be rated at least ABC or 5BC.
• Must have a six foot safety chain with a hook at each end.
• Must have assorted tools, including 4-way lug wrench or ratchet set and an assortment of spare fuses.

Trailers for our Lowboy division:

• Must have a valid D.O.T. inspection.
• Must be presentable and in good working order.
• Must have a center rail and appropriate ball stands. There must be at least three ball stands with 2 5/16: ball and three ball stands with 2" ball.
• Must be 48' to 52' in length. The rear 40' of the trailer must be no more than 42" high off the pavement.
• Must have 9,000 pound winch.
• Must have Battery, Box, and Strap if the trailer is an electric break trailer for trailer breakaway system. Battery should be a liquid-cell 12V battery (such as a car, motorcycle, boat, or lawnmower battery). Strap can not be a bungee strap.
• Must have two ramps capable of latching to the back of the trailer and cupporting the weight of a trailer.

You can apply to be a Foremost Subcontractor at our online application.

If pen and paper is more your style, download and print a Foremost application that you can email, mail, or fax to us here.

Still have questions? Ask it in the comments section below this post, have a look at our truck requirements, or call one of our great recruiters at 1-866-764-1601.