Flatbed trucks can carry a wide variety of goods, including oversized cargo, heavy machinery, construction materials, lumber, steel, equipment, and oddly shaped items. Their open design and lack of sides or roofs allow for easier loading and unloading of irregularly shaped or large items. Loading and unloading items onto a flatbed truck is generally easier compared to enclosed trailers. Items can be loaded from the top, sides, or rear of the truck, and they can be secured with straps or chains easily due to their open nature. For large or over-dimensional cargo that can't fit within the constraints of a traditional truck trailer, flatbeds are often the only practical option. They offer the ability to haul items that exceed standard size limitations.