Flatbed Trucking Nashville TN

Will your company need a flat-bed in Nashville TN for freight shipping anywhere in the continental US and into Canada?

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

Various businesses located in Nashville TN require hauling services that are competitive in pricing and provide on time deliveries and pick ups.

Some of the key companies and businesses located in the Nashville TN area are:

Great Western Transportation strives to provide the best possible service at the best possible market based rate. We understand that some shippers have vast shipping experience with flatbed trailers and others may be infrequent shippers or even new or first time shippers. To make the new or first time shippers experience with Great Western Transportation the best possible, we would like to offer some flatbed trucking shipping tips.

Flatbed Trailer Shipping FAQ

If I do not need the whole flatbed trailer can I pay for only a part of it?
Yes, using only a part of a flatbed is possible, and less expensive. This is also referred to as LTL, which means less than truckload. Our freight consultants will know and inform you if this is an option for your freight.
Flatbed LTL is always a freight cost savings option.

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

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.

Can your company crate our freight?
The driver or our company does not provide crating services.

Flatbed Trucking Load Securement
Various devices ranging from straps to heavy duty chains are used to secure flatbed freight. 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 freight.

Removable Goose Neck Trailers: I need an RGN type trailer and more information on RGN trailer capabilities.
RGNs are primarily for wheeled equipment or machinery. Our staff will provide all information regarding the Removable Goose Necks’s weight capacity and loading capabilities.
You must provide accurate weight and dimensions of the machinery or equipment.

Flatbed Trailer Selection

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

Key Shipment Details:

• Dimension Length-Width-Height
• Weight (Total) – Round Up Numbers
• Item Count
• Pick-up Time and Date
• Pick-up Location
• Contact Name
• Office and Cell Phone Numbers
• Delivery Location
• Person Name
• Office and Cell Phone Numbers
• Important Details Regarding the Shipment

Flatbed Trucking Rates:

Flatbed shipping rates 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.
Flatbed trucking spot market rates are available by simply calling 1-800-972-8484.