Steel Coil Flatbed Trucking and Transport

Everyday Uses of Steel

A roll of steel that you see being transported down the highway may be used in the construction of roads, railways, other infrastructure, appliances, and buildings.  In most cases a steel skeleton supports most large modern structures, such as stadiums and skyscrapers, bridges, and airports.

Even those structures with a concrete structure will employ steel for reinforcing. In addition, it sees widespread use in major appliances and cars. Despite growth in the usage of aluminum, steel is still the main material used for car bodies. Steel is used in a variety of other construction materials, such as bolts, nails, and screws.

Other common applications of steel include shipbuilding, pipelines, transport, mining, offshore construction, aerospace, white goods (e.g. washing machines), heavy equipment such as bulldozers, office furniture, steel wool, tools, and vehicle armor, generally known as rolled homogeneous armor (RHA).

Steel Hauling Safety

The federal government and many states have passed laws governing the hauling of steel coils by trucks. They have mandated various safety precautions that must be undertaken when transporting steel coils for the safety of the motoring public. The U.S. Department of Transportation defines steel coils several ways, including as metal rolls, coils, spools or coated electrical wire. These specific definitions can be found at the FMCSA website.

Comprehensive, Trouble-Free Steel Flatbed Trucking Services

As one of the industry’s leading steel haulers and heavy haul trucking services, Great Western transportation has served many of the major steel mills and processors in the past and continues do so currently.

Not only is Great Western Transportation an experienced steel hauling service, but Great Western Transportation has experience in heavy haul trucking for a variety of commodities, including pipe, aluminum, lumber, machinery, and building materials. In fact, some of the best-known industrial corporations in America have utilized Great Western Transportation for their flatbed trucking requirements.

Great Western Transportation brings you the experience and efficiency as a steel hauler and heavy haul trucking service. No matter what your freight needs are, tap into our growing network of hauling capacity for efficient and timely shipping. What’s more, every load you ship is backed by a service and support team that is unmatched in the industry, including:

A central operations department that works in conjunction with all of our drivers daily, maintaining the flow of flatbed trucks and directing equipment into regions that require immediate service. Our team will take the time to determine your specific needs and direct our system resources accordingly. They can provide support for a single steel haul or on-going steel hauling requirements.

Dispatch personnel are available to assure customers that their freight is being handled with care and can provide answers to your questions. Safe and skilled drivers transport your commodities; the drivers are required to comply not only with Department of Transportation regulations, but also with Great Western Transportation standards, which significantly surpass the industry norm.

Whether you utilize our services as a steel hauler or for your other freight shipping requirements, Great Western Transportation will keep you constantly updated about the status of your shipment.

We understand the heavy haul trucking business, and will get your load from point-to-point with our terrific customer service and support to you, your company and your customer.