Flatbed Trucking Troy MI

Will your manufacturing company be booking a flat-bed trailer in Troy, MI for freight transport anywhere in the continental US and into Canada?

Do you require an instant freight quote for your flatbed commodity?

The flatbed trucking consultants at Great Western Transportation are here for you.

Diverse businesses of all sizes located in Troy, MI require flatbed shipping services that are competitively priced, plus provide timely pick ups and deliveries.

Several of the key companies and businesses situated in the Troy, MI vicinity are:

Popular Flatbed Shipping Questions

Does your company provide tarps and tarping over freight?
Yes, as long as you tell us this when scheduling the truck. Allow extra time for tarping when loading the freight.

Can you provide multi-stop or multiple delivery stops for my shipments?
Yes, we can transport shipments that have multiple stops or several delivery stops. Please be advised there are additional charges that may be assessed for multi-stop or multiple delivery stops freight. You will be informed of these charges at booking time.

What are multi-axle trailers?
These high weight capacity trailers are for overweight loads or freight. These trailers are available in many combinations of axles, decks, and capacities. Our heavy haul consultant will immediately know what kind of trailer and axle configuration your load will require.

Do you have trailers with ramps?
Yes, we can get a tractor-trailer with ramps, you must tell us this when booking the trailer.
Please understand that ramps have a maximum weight rating capacity.
Therefore provide accurate freight weight.

Can your company crate our freight?
The driver or our company does not provide crating services. However, when you call us we will advise you as to the best possible solutions.

We are shipping expensive equipment and we may need additional insurance, what can you do?
Yes, we can always get additional insurance. At trailer booking time our freight specialists always ask for the value of the freight and recommend an appropriate insurance coverage option if needed.

What transportation services does your trucking company provide?
We offer full truckload, partial truckload, LTL motor freight, expedited freight and port delivery for international services.

Flatbed Trailer Types

• Conestoga (Curtain Van) Trailers – provide added freight protection.
• Double Drop / Lowboy – ie: XL Specialized Trailer
• Extendable Flatbeds
• Flatbed 48 foot or 53 foot
• RGN (Removable GooseNeck)
• Specialized Heavy Haul Trailers
• Step Deck
• Stretch Double-Drop
• Stretch RGN

We at Great Western Transportation work with shipping departments that ship 7 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 not so frequent shipping departments, from our experience we would like to provide the following flatbed trucking tips.

Proper Packaging, Crating or Palletizing

Great Western Transportation picks up and delivers to all non-residential commercial addresses, however, your boxes should be palletized, crates should be fork-lift-able, or packaging must be appropriate for flatbed transport. In the case of bulky machinery, there may be a need for heavy duty fork lift service, crane or complete rigging services. Allow for ample time in advance to book any additional services required for your shipment.

Consider Weather Conditions When Shipping Machinery

When shipping machinery or parts during the winter months or through freezing weather regions, note that there are special weather-proofing steps to take if the machinery has water or other freezable liquid in it. If a flatbed type of trailer is utilized, the freight may have to be shrink wrapped for added protection from road debris, grime and moisture. Additionally, if tarps are required, this should be noted on order prior to shipping.

Time Critical Shipments

When your shipment has to be expedited always make sure to let your freight consultant at Great Western Transportation know in advance!

Once the shipment has been picked up the process of getting it expedited is almost impossible. Initially you may have to pay a slightly higher rate, but this guarantees expedited service. The reason why expedited service must be noted up front is because team drivers are needed for the tractor-trailer rig. The Department of Transportation (DOT) mandates how many hours a truck driver can legally drive per day. So when having team drivers allows for the tractor-trailer to be on the road longer versus single driver.

Complete Shipment Details Must Be Provided:

• Dimension Length-Width-Height
• Weight (Total) – Round Up Numbers
• Item Count
• Pickup Time and Date
• Pickup Location
• Contact Name
• Office and Cell Phone Numbers
• Delivery Location
• Other Vital Information Regarding the Freight

Flatbed Trucking Rates:

Flatbed shipping rates vary because of some key factors: freight weight and dimensions, the requirement for oversize or overweight permits, shortages of flatbed trailers in specific geographic areas and the need for a specific type of not so common trailer type.