El Paso Texas is a key entry inland port for freight to bound to the U.S. from Mexico. El Paso was a major copper refining and production location historically, today manufacturing is the key industry in El Paso, and this includes: food production, clothing, construction materials, electronic and medical equipment, and plastics. In terms of agriculture business the following are common: cotton, fruit, vegetables, livestock, and pecans. With El Paso’s warm climate and scenic natural beauty, tourism as an industry that is thriving in the area.
Trade with the neighboring Ciudad Juárez also provides economic activity and business opportunities.
U.S. Department of Transportation has determined that, El Paso is the nation’s fifth busiest land border gateway by value for imports and exports transported across the border by highways, railroads, and pipelines. In 2013, $59 billion worth of goods and products passed through El Paso. Tractor-trailers, including flatbed trailers transport majority of the freight passing through the area, rail transport is the second most common transport mode.
El Paso Texas companies vary from small business to a large fortune 500 company, many of them require flatbed tractor-trailers to deliver supplies, raw goods or other equipment required for their daily business operations. The notable fortune 500 company based in El Paso is Western Refining.
Flatbed trucking provides important movement of freight for manufactures. Whether it be delivery of machinery or delivery of large items that can not fit in a dry van or freight that has to be loaded via a heavy duty forklift or a crane. Examples of El Paso manufacturing and machinery rental companies include:
- ABC Metals, Inc.
- Alco Machine Tool & Steel
- American Industries
- American Shelter
- Amezco Precision Inc.
- Ary Automation & Control
- B&M Machinery
- Bearing House Industries
- Bizlink Tech
- Bourbon Plastics
- Del Norte Crane & Rigging Incorporated
- El Paso Iron & Metal Company
- Electro Plating of El Paso Incorporated
- Hatley Castings of El Paso LLC
- PSC Fabricating
- Roberts Steel
Construction Equipment Moving and Transport
Great Western Transportation provides transport and hauling for new and used construction equipment that is purchased from public auctions, online auctions, private sales or nationwide dealers.
Additional flatbed trucking services are provided for all: rental equipment moves, heavy equipment parts shipping, service equipment shipping, earthmoving equipment hauling and industrial parts delivery and more.
Great Western Transportation has trailer and capability to move all of the following construction equipment:
- Aerial Work Platforms
- Asphalt Equipment
- Attachments
- Bore / Trench / Drill Equipment
- Compactors
- Crawler Tractors
- Excavators
- Generators
- Off-Road – Trucks
- Wheel Loaders
Importance of Tarping
Heavy-duty vinyl tarps are a valuable protection measure when it comes to shipping freight on a flatbed trailer for numerous reasons from moisture protection to wind protection. Protection from the elements of the road such as dirt and grime plus protection or exposure to moisture are key features.
Additionally high wind pressure created while driving at high speeds can easily cause wind damage. Tarps provide protection from direct exposure to sunlight also. It is important to note that tarps do not provide protection from the ambient temperature.
The driver at loading time secures tarps and removes the tarps at unloading time, thus additional time should be allocated during load and un-load times for tarping.
Heavy Haul Machinery Trucking and Transport
Great Western Transportation has transported a vast array of heavy equipment for over three decades all over the US and into Canada.
Great Western Transportation transports millions of dollars worth of heavy equipment for various industries such as:
- Construction
- Agriculture
- Mining
- Oil and Gas
- Quarry and Aggregate
- Forestry
Great Western Transportation has the capability and expertise to haul all oversized and overweight industrial equipment, products and machinery that your company will need to have transported.
We are proficient at oversized or overweight loads, with expertise in obtaining the proper permits required by the Department of Transportation (DOT), and coordinating for escorts or pilot cars if required.
Examples of heavy haul and over-dimensional moves in the past and current include: over-sized concrete girders and pre-cast, cranes and rigging equipment, mining and drilling machinery and oil and gas refinery equipment, and wind turbines.
Great Western Transportation offers the following flatbed and heavy haul services to our customers in the US and deliveries to Canada:
- Single Drop / Double Drop Service
- Standard Flatbed Trailer Service
- Landoll Trailer Service
- Low Boy Service
- RGN Trailer Service
Heavy Haul Multi Axle Service
If you have a high-tonnage load, the project may require a multi axle heavy haul trailer. Great Western Transportation can secure a wide range of heavy haul trailers from which to choose from, including:
- 10-Axle, High-Tonnage Trailers
- 13-Axle, High-Tonnage Trailers
- 19-Axle, Expandable Trailers
