Flatbed Trucking Buffalo NY

Solid and market priced flatbed transport is crucial for all companies that require freight transport which can not be handled by a standard dry van. When your company will be booking a flatbed trailer in Buffalo, NY for freight shipping anywhere in the US and to Canadian destinations, 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. Numerous companies located in Buffalo, NY need transportation services that are competitively priced, plus provide reliable on time deliveries and pickups.

Some of the major companies and businesses situated in the Buffalo, NY vicinity are:

Flatbed Tractor Trailer Transit 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, plus less expensive. This is also referred to as LTL, which means less than truckload. Our freight consultants will immediately tell you if this is an option for your freight.
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 booking the truck. Tarping will require extra time during loading of the freight.

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

Do you ship outside of the United States?
We ship to all 48 continental US states and freight originating in the US and delivering to Canada. Plus, we will gladly ship to ports, where material may be transferred to another mode of transportation and further shipped to global locations.

How big a shipment can I fit on a step-deck trailer?
Generally the lower deck of a step-deck is 40 inches high. Which means the maximum height of the freight is 10 foot, 2 inches. Depending on the trailer manufacturer, the lower deck of the step deck is 37 to 42 feet long. The upper deck is approximately 11 feet long, which means the maximum height of freight on this deck is 8 foot, 6 inches.

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.

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.

What transportation services does your trucking company provide?
We offer full truckload, partial truckload, LTL motor freight, expedited freight, power only and port delivery for international deliveries. Plus all trailer types: refrigerated, dry vans, flatbed and heavy haul.

Flatbed Trucking Load Securement?
Various devices ranging from straps to heavy duty chains are used to secure flatbed loads. To protect freight from chaffing damage by straps: Vee Boards, Strap Guards, Corner Guards, Cargo Guards or corner protectors are used.
At flatbed trailer booking time please notify us that strap protection will be required for the load.

Does your company provide a Landoll (tiltbed) type of trailer?
Yes we can, however, we must know this well in advance.
These types of trailers are not so common, but are available with prior notice.

Flatbed Trailer Selection

• Conestoga (for additional freight protection)
• Double Drop or Lowbed – ie: Heil Trailer
• Extendable Flatbeds
• Flatbed 48′ or 53′
• RGN (Removable GooseNeck)
• Specialized Multi-Axle Trailers for Heavy Haul
• Step Deck
• Stretch Double-Drop
• Stretch RGN

If you are a first time or twice a year flatbed tractor trailer shipper following are some tips we would like to offer you to make your shipping experience with Great Western Transportation the best possible, plus ensuring your shipment is within your budget and that you receive excellent service.

Always 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. Utilize shrink-wrapping when appropriate. 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 shipment.

Cold Weather Issues When Shipping Machinery
When shipping machinery or parts during the winter months or through mountainous regions, note that there are special pre-cautions to take if the machinery has water or other liquid that can 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 on the order prior to shipping.

Team Driver / Expedited
When your shipment is time critical 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 tractor-trailer rig. The Department of Transportation (DOT) mandates how many hours a truck driver can legally drive per day. So when having two drivers allows for the truck to be on the road longer versus single driver.

Freight Delivery Information:

• Dimension Length-Width-Height
• Weight (Total) – Round Up Numbers
• Item Count
• Pickup Time and Date
• Pickup Address
• Contact Person(s)
• Office and Cell Phone Numbers
• Delivery Address
• Additional Info Regarding the Shipment

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. For rate quotes, live support and a single contact person flatbed trucking solution call now.