Will your business need in the near future a standard flatbed in Knoxville TN for freight shipping anywhere in the continental US and to Canadian delivery locations?
Need a quick freight quote for your flatbed shipment?
Numerous businesses located in Knoxville TN require transportation services that are competitively priced and provide consistent on-time deliveries and pick-ups.
Some of the major companies and businesses situated in the Knoxville TN area are:
- Acorn Industries LLC
- Benco Industries Inc
- C&S Industries LLC
- Dyna Tek Corp
- Fab Metal
- Lance Industries, Inc
- Nova Guard Technologies Inc
- Phelps Mfg
- Red Arrow Industries
- Smalley Manufacturing Co Inc
- Yesuac Industries
We at Great Western Transportation work with shippers that ship 4 times a day and shippers who ship once a year regardless we strive to provide the best possible service and experience at the fairest market based price. For once in a while shippers from our experience we would like to offer the following flatbed trucking tips.
Flatbed Tractor Trailer Transport Q & A
Our company does not need the complete flatbed trailer can I pay for only a portion of it?
Yes, using only a part of a flatbed is possible, and less expensive. This is also known as LTL, which means less-than-truckload. Our freight consultants will know and inform you if this is an option for your load.
Flatbed LTL is always a freight cost savings option.
Will your company provide tarps and tarping over loads?
Yes, as long as you tell us this when scheduling the truck. Allow extra time for tarping when loading the freight.
Are trailers available with side-kits?
Yes, we can provide a tractor-trailer with side-kits, you must tell us this when scheduling the side-kit flatbed trailer.
I require a Conestoga or Curtain Van trailer, can you provide this type of trailer?
Yes, we can get a Conestoga or Curtain Van trailer, you must specify this when booking the trailer and tell us the exact dimensions of the freight.
Our freight specialist will explain the difference between Curtain Van and Conestoga trailer at booking time.
Flatbed Trucking Load Securement
Various devices ranging from straps to heavy duty chains are used to secure flatbed freight. To protect freight from chaffing damage by straps: Vee Boards, Strap Guards, Corner Guards, Cargo Guards or corner protectors are utilized.
At flatbed trailer booking time please notify us that strap protection will be required for the freight.
Flatbed Tractor Trailers
- Conestoga (Curtain Van)
- Low Boy or Double Drop – ie: Rogers
- Extendable Flatbeds
- Flatbed 48 foot or 53 foot
- RGN (Removable GooseNeck)
- Specialized Overdimensional Trailers for Heavy Haul
- Step Deck
- Stretch Double-Drop
- Stretch RGN (Removable Goose Neck)
Load Delivery Information:
- Dimension L x W x H
- Weight (Total) – Round Up Numbers
- Item Count
- Pick-up Time and Date
- Pick-up Address
- Contact Name
- Office and Cell Phone Numbers
- Delivery Address
- Person Name
- Office and Cell Phone Numbers
- Additional Information Regarding the Shipment
Flatbed Freight:
Examples of the various types of freight flatbed trailers can transport: construction materials, concrete products, industrial machinery, pvc pipes, boat parts, farm equipment, oilfield machinery, CNC machines and all other flatbed trailer suitable commodities.
