Take a look at this World War 2 Tank we hauled!
Take a look at this Fire Truck we hauled!
February 16, 2026 | | Category: Heavy Haul
Take a look at this crate being loaded for a haul we did!
November 5, 2025 | | Category: Flatbed
Take a look at this shipment we just hauled!
September 5, 2025 | | Category: Flatbed, Heavy Haul
Take a look at this orange vehicle we hauled!
July 16, 2025 | | Category: Flatbed
Take a look at this truck we just hauled!! 
June 30, 2025 | | Category: Flatbed, Heavy Haul
A flatbed truck is one in which the trailer—the part of the truck which carries the cargo—is flat, without sides or a roof. The advantage of this type of trailer is that the item which has to be transported can be loaded from any side. Plus, if the item is oversized, it probably would not fit inside a regular truck, but it can be carried by a flatbed. Flatbed trucking is therefore great for items that are large or irregularly shaped.
Flatbed Features
If you’re wondering whether flatbed trucking is right for the type of cargo you need to transport, keep the following things in mind:
- Flatbed trailers are usually 48-53 feet long and 8.5 feet wide. Plus, they can carry loads weighing up to 48,000 lbs.
- Since they don’t have sides or a roof, they can be loaded and unloaded with the help of a crane or a forklift.
- The items placed on a flatbed will be exposed to the elements. As a result, they need to be tied down using straps, chains etc. Tarps can also be used to protect them from the elements.
Types of Flatbeds
There are various types of flatbeds which can be used for different types of loads.
- Step Deck: This type of flatbed has a lower deck height which is suitable for taller items that need to be transported.
- Double Drop/Lowboy: This type of flatbed is lower in the center and higher on the sides. Like a step deck, it’s great for taller-than-average items, and it also provides more stability.
- Removable Gooseneck: This type of trailer, often shortened to RGN, is one in which the front part of the flatbed can be removed and turned into a ramp, thus making it easier to load.
- Conestoga: In this type of flatbed, the trailer has a tarp attached like a curtain which can be drawn closed or opened, depending on how much protection is needed from the elements.
- Side Kit: In this type of flatbed, it’s possible to install/remove side panels, depending on the type of cargo. Plus, it also has a tarp over the top.
- Auto Hauler: These are specific trailers which are used for carrying cars. They can be open or closed, and they come with decks and ramps to facilitate loading/unloading.
No matter what type of oversized cargo you need transported, there is usually a flatbed that will be suitable for that purpose. Speak to your trucking company about your needs, and they’ll recommend the safest and most convenient flatbed for your cargo.
June 9, 2025 | | Category: Flatbed
Heavy-haul trucking is a specialized logistics service that covers a wide range of possible cargoes. While the name suggests that the issue is only the weight of your cargo, heavy-haul trucking also includes the transport of oversized cargo that requires special permits and escorts to ensure safe passage from origin to destination.
You may have seen heavy-haul convoys on the open highway, carrying large vehicles, enormous turbine blades, and even half-homes with a full multi-vehicle escort. Just what can you ship with heavy-haul trucking? Let’s take a closer look.
Heavy and Oversized Shipments
Heavy-haul trucking involves both extremely heavy and too-wide cargoes that can’t be safely transported without both heavy-duty trucks and special safety measures. This includes large construction and industrial equipment, modular homes and preconstructed buildings, and huge assembly parts.
Large Construction Equipment
- Cranes
- Excavators
- Bulldozers
You will often see construction and farming equipment transported via heavy-haul trucking. This includes cranes, excavators, and bulldozers that are extremely heavy, often wider than a highway lane, and cannot travel at highway speeds on their own.
Modular Home Sections
- Completed Sheds
- Modular Home Halves, Thirds, and Quarters
- Tiny Homes
Pre-constructed buildings or modular building pieces are typically transported using heavy-haul trucking methods. This includes both modular home sections and complete tiny homes.
Huge Assembly Pieces
- Airplane Parts
- Wind Turbine Blades
Equipment and machinery assembled from huge singular parts may require part transport using heavy-haul trucking. One of the best examples is turbine blades. Most of us have come across more than a few out on the highways, in which a single blade requires a massive trailer and a special convoy to carry to the turbine location.
Industrial Equipment
- Generators
- Boilers
- Storage Tanks
Large industrial equipment to be installed in a commercial-scale facility may also require heavy-haul trucking. For example, full-sized generators, boilers, or storage tanks large enough to service a multi-story or expansive building may call for oversized and heavy-load transport.
Do you have something oversized or extremely heavy to transport? Call Great Western Transportation to arrange for the heavy-haul trucking services you need.
March 11, 2025 | | Category: Heavy Haul
