Flatbed Trucking Chicago IL

Reliable and market priced flatbed transport is vital to all companies that require freight transport which can not be accommodated by a standard dry van. When your manufacturing business will need a 48′ or 53′ flatbed trailer in Chicago, IL for freight transport anywhere in the continental US and to Canadian delivery locations, be sure to get a flatbed quote from Great Western Transportation.

The flatbed trucking consultants at Great Western Transportation are here for you! Just a call or click away.

In today’s competitive business climate shipping of product or operational supplies and equipment is an important factor for a businesses’ financial success. Various businesses of all sizes located in Chicago, IL require hauling services that are competitive in pricing and provide on time deliveries and pick ups.

Several of the major companies and businesses situated in the Chicago, IL area are:

Common Flatbed Shipping Questions

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 offered of these charges at booking time.

How soon can you pick up our load?
We have an availability of trucks nationwide, this means we can usually have a truck at your location within a day. However, pick-up times depend on the availability of trucks in your geographic area.

How big a shipment can we fit on a double-drop deck trailer?
The following are general measurements of the deck dimensions and capacity of a double drop deck trailer, and may vary slightly. The lower deck is usually 24 inches high and 29 feet, 6 inches long. Therefore the maximum height allowable on this type of trailer is 11 feet, 6 inches. The upper front deck is 5 feet high and 10 feet long. The upper back deck is 40 inches high and 8 feet, 6 inches long.

What is an RGN (Removable Goose Neck)?
These are know in industry jargon as a “detach”. These types of trailers are mainly used for hauling construction equipment, cranes, forklifts and other self-propelled equipment that can be driven on and off. The goose-neck detaches and is pulled away from the lower deck along with the tractor, clearing the way to drive the load onto the trailer. The RGN is found in various configurations of deck types (flat floor, beam or drop side), lengths, heights and variable configurations of axles.

Are trailers available with side-kits?
Yes, we can get a tractor-trailer with side-kits, you must tell us this when booking the side-kit flatbed trailer.

Flatbed Tractor Trailers

• Conestoga (Curtain Van – provides freight protection from elements of the road)
• Low Boy or Double Drop – ie: Heil Trailer
• 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)

Great Western Transportation aims to provide the best possible service at the best possible market based price. We understand that some shippers have many years of shipping experience with flatbed trailers and other may be infrequent shippers or even new or first time shippers. To make the new or first time shipper’s experience with Great Western Transportation the best possible, we would like to offer some flatbed trucking shipping tips.

Remember to Consider Packaging, Crating or Palletizing
Great Western Transportation picks up and delivers to all commercial addresses, however, your boxes should be palletized, crates should be fork-lift-able or packaging must be sufficient for flatbed transport. In the case of large machinery, there may be a need for heavy duty fork lift service, crane service or complete rigging services. Allow for ample time in advance to reserve any additional services required for your freight.

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 liquid that may freeze 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 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 generally not possible. 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 truck. The Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates how many hours a truck driver can legally drive per day. Thus having two drivers allows for the tractor-trailer to be on the road longer versus one driver.

Accurate Shipment Details:

• Dimension L x W x H
• Weight (Total) – Round Up Numbers
• Item Count
• Pick-up Time and Date
• Pick-up Address
• Delivery Address
• Contact Name(s)
• Office and Cell Phone Numbers
• Shipment Information the Carrier Should be Aware Of

Flatbed Freight

Examples of the various types of freight flatbed trailers can transport: construction materials, concrete products, industrial machinery, metal pipes, boat parts, farm machinery, oilfield equipment, CNC machines and all other flatbed trailer suitable commodities.

For around-the-clock, live support, one-call, single contact person expedited flatbed trucking solutions, call Great Western Transportation now.