Flatbed Trucking Hayward CA

When your business will need a standard flatbed in Hayward, CA for freight shipping anywhere in the US and into Canada, get a flatbed quote from Great Western Transportation.

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

The fact of the matter is that whatever the economy is; you will always need flatbed trucking services to move certian freight from point to point.

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

Examples of the key companies and businesses situated in the Hayward, CA vicinity are:

Flatbed hauling case studies:

63,950 pounds of platforms and ladders on a stretch trailer were shipped from Troy, MI to Cincinnati, OH.

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

54,000 pounds of new construction building supplies were shipped from Troy, MI to the state of North Dakota.

An over dimensional load of CNC machinery was moved from Troy, MI to upstate New York.

Iron latticework and industrial machinery shipped from Wisconsin to Utah.

An asphalt drum was moved from Troy, MI to Cincinnati, OH.

A fiberglass wet well (used for a septic tank) was shipped from Troy, MI to Cincinnati, OH. The load was 14′ x 12’5″ x 12’5″ (LWH) and weighed 9,300 pounds.

A plastic sheet extrusion system was shipped from Troy, MI to Cincinnati, OH the dimensions were 23′ x 10′ x 12′ (LWH) and weighed 21,000 pounds.

A perimeter trailer load was transported from Troy, MI to Cincinnati, OH. The load was 63′ x 13′ and weighed 119,000 pounds.

AG trailers and other farm equipment was shipped from Troy, MI to Cincinnati, OH.

A reverse osmosis water filter was shipped from West Virginia to Colorado.

Flatbed Tractor Trailer Shipping Q & A

What are the capabilities of RGNs?
RGNs are primarily for wheeled equipment or machinery. RGNs are low to the ground and can therefore carry higher 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 provide auto transport?
Yes, we move commercial trucks or vehicles for commercial purposes, we do not transport personal cars or trucks.

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 specify this when booking the trailer and tell us the exact length, width and height of the freight.
Our freight specialist will explain the difference between a Curtain Van and a Conestoga trailer at booking time.

Can you provide a Landol (traveling axle) type of trailer?
Yes we can, however, we must know this well in advance.
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.

We are shipping expensive equipment and we may need additional insurance, what can you do?
Yes, we can always get supplemental insurance. At trailer booking time our freight consultants always ask for the value of the freight and recommend an appropriate insurance coverage option if needed.

Does your company provide crating services?
The driver or our company does not provide crating services. However, when you call us we will advise you as to the best possible solution.

Does your company provide tarps and tarping over loads?
Yes, as long as you tell us this when scheduling the truck. Tarping will require extra time during loading of the freight.

Do you have trailers with ramps?
Yes, we can get a tractor-trailer with ramps, you must specify this when booking the trailer.
Please understand that ramps have a maximum weight rating capacity.
Therefore provide accurate freight weight.

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

How soon can you pick up our load?
We have an availability of trucks nationwide, 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 specific area.

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.

How big a shipment can I fit on a stepdeck trailer?
Generally the lower deck of a stepdeck is 40 inches high. Which means the maximum height of the freight is 10 feet, 2 inches. Depending on the trailer manufacturer, the lower deck of the step deck is 37 to 42 feet long. The upper deck is approximately 11 feet long and the maximum height of freight on this deck is 8 feet, 6 inches.

Flatbed Tractor Trailers

• Conestoga (Curtain Van – provides freight protection from elements of the road)
• Low Boy or Double Drop – ie: Load King 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)

We at Great Western Transportation work with shippers that ship 7 times a day and shippers who ship twice a year, regardless we strive to provide the best possible service and experience at the fairest market based price. For infrequent shipping departments, from our experience we would like to provide the following flatbed shipping tips.

Freight 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 appropriate 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 book any additional services required for your load.

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 stated prior to shipping.

Expedited Shipments
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 team drivers allows for the tractor-trailer to be on the road longer versus a single driver.

Shipment Info:

• Dimension Length-Width-Height
• Weight (Total) – Always Round Up Numbers
• Item Count
• Pickup Time and Date
• Pickup Location
• Contact Person(s)
• Office and Cell Phone Numbers
• Delivery Location
• Additional Freight Information

Heavy Haul

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