Flatbed Trucking Oakland CA

When your business will be booking a standard flatbed in Oakland, CA for freight movement anywhere in the continental US and to Canadian destinations, get a flatbed quote from Great Western Transportation.

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

Flatbed trucking is one of the most crucial transportation services in all kinds of economies and for all kinds of businesses and industries.

The fact of the matter is that whatever the economy is, you will always need flatbed trucking services to move your goods from point to point.

This is simply because bulky freight that can not be loaded into a dry van has to hauled by a flatbed.

Some of the major companies and businesses situated in the Oakland, CA area are:

Flatbed loads moved case studies:

63,950 pounds of platforms and ladders on a stretch trailer being shipped from Baytown, TX to Cleveland, OH.

43,000 pounds of manufactured architectural stone was shipped on A-frames, with strap protectors from Cleveland, OH to various points in the U.S.

59,000 pounds of new construction building supplies were shipped from Baytown, TX to the state of Idaho.

An over dimensional load of industrial machinery was moved from Baytown, TX to upstate New York.

A fiberglass wet well (used for a septic tank) was hauled from Baytown, TX to Cleveland, OH. The load was 14′ x 12’5″ x 12’5″ (LWH) and weighed 8,560 pounds.

Leased airport baggage carts that weighed 39,000 pounds shipped to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) Houston, TX.

A perimeter trailer load was hauled from Baytown, TX to Cleveland, OH. The load was 63′ x 13′ and weighed 119,000 pounds.

A wide-load tube dryer that was 70′ long and 225,000 pounds was transported from the Port of Mobile to Baytown, TX.

A legal flatbed load of metal structural pipe was picked up in Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore, Maryland.

Electrical switchgear was transported to a local Hospital in Baytown, TX that was 48′ x 12′ x 8.5′ (LWH) and weighed 22,000 pounds.

A water filtration system pump was shipped from Utah to Tennessee.

Common Flatbed Hauling Questions

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

Do you transport agricultural tractors?
Yes, we transport all agricultural equipment and of course tractors too. Call us to get a competitive market rate to transport your agricultural equipment.

We need a Conestoga or Curtain Van trailer, can you provide this type of trailer?
Yes, we can get a Conestoga or Curtain Van trailer, you must tell us this when booking the trailer and tell us the exact dimensions of the freight.
Our freight specialist will explain the difference between a Curtain Van and a Conestoga trailer at booking time.

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

Can your company provide heavy duty forklift services?
The driver or we do not provide heavy duty forklift services. However, when you call us we will advise you as to the best possible solution.

Can your company get additional insurance for expensive freight?
Yes, we can always get supplemental insurance. At trailer booking time our freight specialists always ask for the value of the freight and recommend an appropriate insurance coverage option if needed.

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

Our company does not need the complete flatbed trailer can I pay for only a portion of it?
Yes, using only a portion of a flatbed is possible, and 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.

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.

When can you pick up our load?
We have an availability of trucks across the US, and 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.

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.

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.

Flatbed Tractor Trailers

• Conestoga (Curtain Van – provides freight protection from elements of the road)
• Low Boy or Double Drop – ie: Overbilt 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 rate. We understand that some shippers have vast shipping experience with flats and other 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 provide 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.

Cold Weather Factors 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 freezable liquid 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 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. Thus having two drivers allows for the tractor-trailer to be on the road longer versus single driver.

Important Shipment Details:

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

Heavy Haul

Flatbed trucking companies provide heavy haul trailers for heavy equipment or heavy wheeled machinery such as: dozers, cranes, crawler loaders and wheel loaders. For your heavy haul moves call Great Western Transportation today.