Blog Archives
Blog Archives

Benefits of Women Truck Drivers

As our last blog discussed, women have been driving big trucks as amateurs (whatever needs being done on farms or ranches) and professionally (paid to drive hauling trucks) since the very early 1900’s. Some of them achieved a fame and …

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January 25, 2023 | | Category: General

Women in our Driver’s Trucking Force

Big rig driving is a profession that women are entering at a record-setting pace, and we here at Great Western Transportation are pleased and proud to have among our drivers across the country many women.

January 12, 2023 | | Category: General

Thanksgiving For Flatbed Trucking and Heavy Hauling Drivers

The flatbed trucking, refrigerated trucking and heavy hauling that we perform for our clients across the continental states; there is no stopping on Thanksgiving. And this, of course, applies to all trucking outfits in the industry. It applies to days …

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November 24, 2022 | | Category: General

Continued: Traits You Want to See in Flatbed Trucking Drivers

We’re continuing our discussion from late last month on the best traits for trucking drivers. Companies needing hauling know that the driver is the most important cog in the wheel of getting freight or machinery or chilled items from here …

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November 10, 2022 | | Category: Flatbed, General, Heavy Haul

Take Advantage of This Season’s Low Trucking Prices

Dry Freight Hauling

Whether you’re hauling goods cross country or from an industrial park in one part of the city to a destination cross town, you’re looking for the best price you can get. We always offer personal pricing to our customers, and …

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October 15, 2022 | | Category: General

5 Advantages of Using LTL Shipping for Your Business

Less than truckload (LTL) shipping is a cost-effective and efficient way to ship packages. It’s perfect for businesses that need their products delivered without the hassle of loading and unloading them from a truck. LTL shipments vary in size and …

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November 2, 2021 | | Category: Flatbed, General, LTL

What are the Pros and Cons of Dry Freight Trucking?

What is Dry Freight Trucking? Dry freight trucking is the act of transporting goods without any liquids. This can include items such as sand or other commodities that do not leak. There are no federal regulations for dry freight truck …

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October 22, 2021 | | Category: General, LTL

Shipping Construction Equipment with Great Western Transportation

Equipment shipment is crucial in making the economy what it is. Companies have to rent and purchase a variety of equipment for construction, manufacturing, retail, and more. The equipment that is being transported has to arrive on time and it …

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October 27, 2020 | | Category: Flatbed, General