Disadvantages Of Flatbeds

Flatbed trailers are the best way to transport loads that are impossible or impractical to transport in a regular enclosed dry van. Examples of flatbed freight include: large equipment, building materials and large machinery. Flatbeds allow for greater dimensional flexibility, which makes them the best and the safest choice for these types of large or heavy loads.
We can handle all of your “less than truckload” (LTL) shipments and of course full truckload shipments.

Flatbed trailers may be utilized in several ways, and can accommodate almost any type of freight. The advantage of a flatbed trailer is that it may be loaded from the sides, the top, or from behind. Being able to load from any direction makes flatbed trailers the most versatile trailer, when it comes to transporting your oversized equipment and cargo.

There are numerous options that exist for shipping flatbed suitable freight. You will have the advantage of our team’s reliable experience when choosing a particular trailer type and services best
When it comes to heavy haul trucking background, we’ve shipped it all. Certain loads may require multi axle trailers or custom made components, but rest assured that our vast understanding and resources in heavy haul trucking will ensure even special circumstances will be handled with the utmost level of professionalism and customer service. Above all, safety is our top priority not only for drivers, but also for the general public that may come within close proximity to heavy haul or over dimensional freight.

As a reminder, “Less Than Truckload” shipments or full truckload shipments, we will accommodate both!

Whatever you need to transport, Great Western Transportation has hauled it before and has the necessary expertise to make your freight shipment a cost effective