Do you require a flatbed in Seattle WA for delivery anywhere in the continental US and to Canadian delivery locations?
Seattle WA has numerous companies and businesses that require transportation services that are competitively priced plus provide reliable on time deliveries and pickups.
Some of the major companies and businesses situated in the Seattle WA area are:
- Arksey Manufacturing
- CCI Industries
- Croix Industries
- Geospace Products Inc
- Gruse Manufacturing
- Northwest Center Industries
Great Western Transportation strives to provide the best possible service at the best possible market based price. 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 shipper’s experience with Great Western Transportation the best possible, we would like to offer some flatbed trucking shipping tips.
Common Flatbed Shipping Questions
If I do not need the whole flatbed trailer can I pay for only a portion?
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.
Do you provide tarps and tarping over freight?
Yes, as long as you tell us this when scheduling the truck.
Do you provide trailers with side-kits?
Yes, we can get a tractor-trailer with side-kits, you must tell us this when booking the trailer.
Do you have trailers with ramps?
Yes, we can get a tractor-trailer with ramps, you must tell us this when booking the trailer.
I require a Conestoga trailer, can you provide this type of trailer?
Yes, we can get a Conestoga trailer, you must specify this when booking the trailer and tell us the exact length, width and height of the freight.
Can you provide a Landoll trailer?
Yes we can, however, we must know well in advance at booking time.
Do you provide forklift service?
The driver or we do not provide forklift services.
If my equipment is very expensive, are you insured for expensive freight?
Yes, we can always get supplemental insurance. At trailer booking time our freight consultants always ask the value of the freight and recommend an appropriate insurance coverage option.
Do you provide crating services?
The driver or we do not provide crating services.
Flatbed Trailer Selection
- Conestoga
- Double Drop
- Extendable Flatbeds
- Flatbed 48′ or 53′
- RGN (Removable GooseNeck)
- Specialized Multi-Axle Trailers for Heavy Haul
- Step Deck
- Stretch Double-Drop
- Stretch RGN
Shipment Information:
- Dimension Length-Width-Height
- Weight (Total) – Round Up Numbers
- Item Count
- Pickup Time and Date
- Pickup Address
- Contact Name
- Office and Cell Phone Numbers
- Delivery Address
- Contact Name
- Office and Cell Phone Numbers
- Additional Freight Information
Expedited Flatbed Freight:
This is always important to determine beforehand, as it will raise the shipping costs. You may need expedited service, or team-driver services if the freight has to deliver overnight or across the country in two days. The per mile rate difference will be significant as opposed to a standard time frame delivery. Plan ahead for expedited shipments.
