Shipping construction equipment across state lines, across town, or across the country is not quite the same as moving personal items or furniture from your home. Needless to say, construction equipment is a considerable deal heavier and more time-consuming to move. That’s why recruiting the services of a professional trucker is so important. And today, we’ll introduce you to a few more reasons why hiring a pro is a good idea.

1. The Equipment Actually Can Be Moved: A large construction vehicle like an excavator can’t be strapped to the back of your pickup truck. Heavy pieces of equipment require larger vehicles to be transported in, like a truck specifically designed for said equipment. When you hire the pros, you won’t have to spend hours worrying about the logistics of transporting your large, heavy equipment.
2. It’s Far Less Time-Consuming: When you rely on the professionals to do the heavy lifting (literally), you’ll instantly be able to free up your time. This is particularly important if you are a business, like a construction company, instead of an individual who just needs some small equipment pieces transported. If you run a construction company and can’t afford to waste precious time, hire the pros to move your equipment so you can focus on other pressing business matters.
3. It’s Safer in More Ways Than One: When you decide to have the pros move your equipment, anything that is being moved is in good hands. If you try to move your construction equipment in the wrong kind of truck or other vehicle, there’s no guarantee that your equipment will be kept safe on the road. Not only do professional movers keep your construction equipment safe, having the pros do the heavy lifting will keep you (and your employees safe). Pros are trained to move equipment safely and correctly.

Looking for more info? Contact us today!

Are you looking for a new trucking provider? If so, it’s very important for you to find the right truck to haul your load to avoid potential issues. You need a truck that is designed and built for the type of load you want to haul. Not sure where to start? Here are several questions you should ask yourself before you contact a trucking provider:

Question #1: What type of product do you need to haul?

Ultimately the type of truck you rent will be dictated by the type of product you would like to transport. If you need to transport frozen goods you will need a refrigerated truck, whereas electronic components may need another type of truck. Once you know exactly what you need to move, a trucking provider can provide suggestions on which truck is the best option.

Question #2: How will you package the cargo?  

Another question you should ask yourself is how the products will be packaged. The shape and size of the containers will determine how much cargo space you’ll need. If you have to haul food you should also take into account how the packaging will affect its temperature.

Question #3: Do you know how much the cargo weighs?

The weight of the products should also determine the type of truck you use. Gather all the products and weigh them on a scale or try to come up with an estimated weight. Your trucking provider can also  analyze the weight of your products and come up with a plan on how to transport and load them into the truck.

Contact Great Western Transportation

Once you answer these questions you should be able to determine the best hauling option for your company’s products. For more information about our hauling services, please call us toll free at (800) 972-8484 today.