Will your company need in the near future a 48′ or 53′ flatbed trailer in Portland OR for freight shipping anywhere in the continental US and into Canada?
Do you require a quick freight quote for your flatbed freight?
Numerous companies located in Portland OR need hauling services that are competitively priced and provide on time deliveries and pick ups.
Some of the major companies and business located in the Portland OR vicinity are:
- Carson Oil Company
- Columbia Forest Products
- Farwest Steel Corp.
- Hampton Affiliates
- North Pacific Group Inc.
- Roseburg Forest Products
- States Industries Inc.
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 flats 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.
Popular Flatbed Hauling Questions
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.
Does your company provide tarps and tarping over freight?
Yes, as long as you tell us this when scheduling the truck. Tarping will require extra time during loading of the freight.
Do you provide trailers with side-kits?
Yes, we can get a tractor-trailer with side-kits, you must specify this when scheduling the side-kit flatbed trailer.
Will your company provide heavy duty forklift services?
The driver or we do not provide heavy duty forklift services.
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 – Can your company provide RGNs and more info on RGNs?
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 Capability
- Conestoga
- Double Drop or Lowboy – ie: Globe
- Extendable Flatbeds
- Flatbed 48 ft. or 53 ft.
- RGN (Removable GooseNeck)
- Specialized Heavy Haul Trailers
- Step Deck
- Landoll
- Stretch Double-Drop
- Stretch RGN
Key Shipment Details:
- Dimension L x W x H
- Weight (Total) – Always Round Up Numbers
- Number of Pieces
- Pick-up Time and Date
- Pick-up Address
- Contact Name
- Office and Cell Phone Numbers
- Delivery Address
- Person Name
- Office and Cell Phone Numbers
- Important Details Regarding the Shipment
Flatbed Trucking Rates:
Flatbed shipping rates vary due to 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. Call 1 (800) 972-8484 now for all your company’s flatbed trucking freight needs.
