Flatbed Trucking in Modesto, CA

Market rates, top lanes, earnings estimates, and freight insights for flatbed owner-operators in Modesto.

$3.28

Rate / Mile

$24,600

Est. Gross / Month

$15,990

Est. Net / Month

West Coast

Market Region

About Flatbed Trucking

Flatbed trailers haul construction materials, steel, lumber, machinery, and oversized loads. Rates are typically higher than dry van due to tarping requirements, loading complexity, and specialized skills.

Flatbed Market in the West Coast

West Coast flatbed demand is driven by construction (massive housing and infrastructure projects), lumber from Pacific Northwest forests, and port-related project cargo. Long-haul lanes from California ports to Mountain West and Midwest destinations command premium rates. Seasonal lumber demand peaks in spring and summer. The region's mountainous terrain requires experienced drivers and well-maintained equipment.

Top Flatbed Lanes from Modesto

Los Angeles CA → Las Vegas NV

Seattle WA → Portland OR

Oakland CA → Sacramento CA

Long Beach CA → Phoenix AZ

Why Modesto for Flatbed

Key Industries

Wine production
Food processing & canning
Dairy farming
Poultry processing
Agriculture (almonds, walnuts)

Key Highways

CA-99CA-132CA-108I-5 (20 miles west)Briggsmore AvenueMcHenry Avenue

Top Shippers

E & J Gallo Winery
Del Monte Foods
Foster Farms (poultry)
Senomyx

Distribution Centers Near Modesto

Gallo Wine distribution complex

Del Monte Foods distribution

Amazon MOD (Modesto area)

Sysco Central California

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Flatbed Trucking in Modesto — FAQ

The estimated flatbed rate in Modesto is $3.28 per loaded mile. This reflects the West Coast regional market, local demand, and seasonal conditions. Actual rates vary by lane, broker, and load specifics.

Based on current market estimates, a flatbed owner-operator based in Modesto can expect approximately $24,600 gross monthly revenue and around $15,990 net after typical expenses (fuel, insurance, maintenance). Actual earnings depend on miles driven, load selection, and operating efficiency.

Top flatbed lanes from the Modesto market include: Los Angeles CA → Las Vegas NV, Seattle WA → Portland OR, Oakland CA → Sacramento CA, Long Beach CA → Phoenix AZ. These lanes reflect the West Coast freight patterns and may vary by season.

Modesto is located in the West Coast freight region with key industries including wine production, food processing & canning, dairy farming. Access to CA-99, CA-132, CA-108 provides strong connectivity. Rates are above the national average, making this a strong market.

Key highways for flatbed freight in Modesto include CA-99, CA-132, CA-108, I-5 (20 miles west), Briggsmore Avenue, McHenry Avenue. These corridors connect to major distribution centers and freight lanes across the West Coast region.