Flatbed Trucking Warren MI

Will your company be booking a flat-bed trailer in Warren, MI for freight transport anywhere in the continental US and into Canada?
Do you require a quick freight quote for your flatbed commodity?
The flatbed trucking consultants at Great Western Transportation are here for you.

Diverse companies located in Warren, MI need flatbed trucking services that are competitive in pricing plus provide consistent on-time deliveries and pick-ups.

Examples of the key companies and businesses located in the Warren, MI area are:

Flatbed Tractor Trailer Transport Q & A

Are trailers available with side-kits?
Yes, we can provide a tractor-trailer with side-kits, you must tell us this when booking the side-kit flatbed trailer.

Can you provide multi-stop or multiple delivery stops for my shipments?
Yes, we can handle shipments that have multiple stops or several delivery stops. Please be advised there are additional charges that may be assessed for multi-stop or multiple delivery stops freight. You will be advised of these charges at booking time.

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

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.

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 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 utilized.
At flatbed trailer booking time please notify us that strap protection will be required for the load.

Will 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 solutions.

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

Flatbed Trailer Capability

• Conestoga (for additional cargo protection)
• Double Drop or Lowbed – ie: Globe Trailer
• Extendable Flatbeds
• Flatbed 48 ft. or 53 ft.
• RGN (Removable GooseNeck)
• Specialized Heavy Haul Trailers
• Step Deck
• Landoll
• Stretch Double-Drop
• Stretch RGN

Great Western Transportation strives to provide the best possible service at the best possible market based price. We understand that some shippers have many years of 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 provide some flatbed trucking shipping tips.

Remember to Consider Packaging, Crating or Palletizing

Great Western Transportation picks up and delivers to all non-residential commercial addresses, however, your boxes should be palletized, crates should be fork-lift-able, or packaging must be appropriate for flatbed transport. In the case of bulky machinery, there may be a need for heavy duty fork lift service, crane or complete rigging services. Allow for ample time in advance to reserve any additional services required for your shipment.

Consider Weather Conditions When Shipping Machinery

When shipping machinery or parts during the winter months or through freezing weather regions, note that there are special pre-cautions 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 prior to shipping.

Time Critical Shipments

When your shipment has to be expedited always make sure to let your freight consultant at Great Western Transportation know in advance!
When the shipment has been picked up the process of getting it expedited is almost impossible. 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 may be needed for the tractor-trailer rig. The department of Transportation (DOT) regulates how many hours a truck driver can legally drive during a certain period of time. Thus having team drivers allows for the truck to be on the road longer versus one driver.

Key Shipment Details:

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

Flatbed Freight:

Examples of the various types of freight flatbed trailers can transport: construction materials, prefabricated concrete pieces, industrial machinery, metal pipes, boat masts, farm equipment, oilfield equipment, woodworking equipment and all other flatbed trailer suitable commodities.