Flatbed Trucking Cambridge MA

Dependable and spot market rate flatbed transport is vital to all businesses that require freight movement which can not be handled by a regular dry van. When your manufacturing business will require a flatbed trailer in Cambridge, MA for freight movement anywhere in the continental 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.

In today’s competitive business environment shipping of commodity or operational supplies and equipment is an important factor for a businesses’ financial success. Diverse businesses of all sizes located in Cambridge, MA need flatbed trucking services that are competitively priced and provide consistent on-time deliveries and pick-ups.

Examples of the key companies and businesses located in the Cambridge, MA area are:

Flatbed trucking company case studies:

39,000 pounds of man-made agricultural stone shipped on A-frames, with strap protectors from Farmington Hills, MI to various points in the U.S.

59,000 pounds of new construction building supplies were shipped from Chicago, IL to the state of Kentucky.

An over dimensional load of insulated machinery was moved from Chicago, IL to Northern California.

Railroad maintenance equipment was hauled from Chicago, IL to Farmington Hills, MI. The load was 64′ x 10′ x 12′ (LWH) and weighed 109,000 pounds.

Oil refinery equipment that was 11 feet wide, 10 feet tall and weighed over 80,000 pounds was transported from Chicago, IL to Farmington Hills, MI.

Iron latticework and machinery hauled from Connecticut to Texas.

An asphalt drum was moved from Chicago, IL to Farmington Hills, MI.

A 48′ trailer was moved from Chicago, IL to Ontario, Canada for remote drilling operations.

An over-dimensional tube dryer that was 68′ long and weighed 220,000 pounds was transported from the Port of Tacoma to Chicago, IL.

Agricultural tractors and equipment was shipped from Chicago, IL to Farmington Hills, MI.

A perimeter trailer load was moved from Chicago, IL to Farmington Hills, MI. The load was 60′ x 11′ and weighed 154,000 pounds.

Common Flatbed Shipping Questions

Can your company provide RGNs and more info on 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.

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 tell us 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 in advance at booking time.
These types of trailers are not so common, but are available with advance notice.

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 solution.

Can your company get additional insurance for expensive freight?
Yes, we can always get supplemental insurance.

Will your company provide tarps and tarping over freight?
Yes, as long as you tell us this when booking 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 tell us this when scheduling the side-kit flatbed trailer.

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.

Do you ship outside of the United States?
We ship to all 48 continental US states and freight originating in the US and delivering to Canada. Plus, we will gladly ship to ports, where material may be transferred to another mode of transportation and further shipped to global locations.

Flatbed Trailers

• Conestoga (adds additional freight protection)
• Low Boys and Double Drop – ie: Heil Trailer
• Extendable Flatbeds
• Flatbed 48 ft or 53 ft
• RGN (Removable GooseNeck)
• Specialized Trailers / Diamond / Heavy Haul
• Step Deck
• Stretch Double-Drop
• Stretch RGN

Great Western Transportation aims to provide the best possible service at the best possible market based price. 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 provide some flatbed trucking shipping tips.

Proper 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 sufficient for flatbed transport. In the case of bulky 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 reserve any additional services required for your shipment.

Cold Weather Factors 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 liquid that may freeze 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 on order prior to shipping.

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

Include Complete Shipment Details:

• Dimension Length-Width-Height
• Weight (Total) – Round Up Numbers
• Number of Pieces
• Pick-up Time and Date
• Pick-up Address
• Contact Person(s)
• Office and Cell Phone Numbers
• Delivery Address
• Other Crucial Details Regarding the Load

Heavy Haul

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