Here at Jalopnik, we sometimes wonder why things are called what they are. Why do we park in a driveway and drive on a parkway? Where did Ferrari come up with a name like Ferrari the Ferrari? Why do ...

Flatbeds are just one of many types of semi-trailers that are a common sight on American roads. They're known for their open, single-deck design resembling a bed, from which they derive the name.

Flatbed scanners are the most common choice for consumers who need to digitize old books and photographs, artwork, and other opaque objects that you use in your business to produce publications, forms ...

We first began the search for a flatbed for our 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 a few years ago. There are a lot of flatbeds on the market, but they are not all created equal. We wanted an aluminum bed, and ...

Truckload rates climbed faster than freight volumes last month, a disparity that points to tighter truck capacity rather than stronger freight demand, according to DAT Freight & Analytics, provider of ...

In 1980, Lockheed developed the "Flatbed" aircraft concept, aiming to combine passenger, cargo, and outsized cargo capabilities into a single, highly versatile modular design. The aircraft featured an ...

A few years back, BMW teamed up with bike-maker Cube and mobility company SoFlow to prototype a funky leaning cargo e-trike as part of a mobility expo. Cube subsequently launched the concept as the ...

Chart of the Week: Flatbed Outbound Tender Reject Index – USA SONAR: FOTRI.USA, VOTRI.USA, ROTRI.USA Tender rejection rates for flatbed loads (FOTRI) spiked to 40% in March, its highest level since ...

A Ford F-350 flatbed is a heavy-duty truck with such massive horsepower and payload that you can't use it just for fun. Although the F-350 comes with a traditional truck bed, you can decide to upgrade ...

This flatbed utility trailer is the generic type commonly found for sale at the local trailer store, hardware store or farm supply store. But with a few modifications, it works very nicely for hauling ...