Flatbed Trucking Joliet IL

Dependable and market priced flatbed transport is vital to all companies that require freight movement which can not be handled by a standard dry van. When your manufacturing company will need a standard flatbed in Joliet, IL for freight movement anywhere in the continental US and into Canada, get a flatbed quote from Great Western Transportation.

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

In today’s competitive business environment shipping of product or operational supplies and equipment is an important factor for a businesses’ bottom line. Numerous companies located in Joliet, IL need hauling services that are competitively priced, plus provide reliable on time deliveries and pickups.

Several of the major companies and businesses situated in the Joliet, IL vicinity are:

Flatbed Trailer Hauling FAQ

If I do not need the complete flatbed trailer, can I pay for only a portion of it?
Yes, using only a portion of a flatbed is possible and less expensive. This is also known as LTL, which means less than truckload. Our freight consultants will immediately tell you if this is an option for your load.
Flatbed LTL is always a freight cost savings option.

Does your company provide tarps and tarping over loads?
Yes, as long as you tell us this when scheduling the truck. Allow extra time for tarping when loading and un-loading the freight.

Can you provide multi-stop or multiple delivery stops for my shipments?
Yes, we can handle shipments that have multiple stops or several delivery stops. Please be advised there are additional charges that may be assessed for multi-stop or multiple delivery stops freight. You will be offered of these charges at booking time.

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.

What is an RGN (Removable Goose Neck)?
These are know in industry jargon as a “detach”. These types of trailers are mainly used for hauling construction equipment, cranes, forklifts and other self-propelled equipment that can be driven on and off. The goose-neck detaches and is pulled away from the lower deck along with the tractor, clearing the way to drive the load onto the trailer. The RGN is found in various configurations of deck types (flat floor, beam or drop side), lengths, heights and variable configurations of axles.

What transportation services does your trucking company provide?
We offer full truckload, partial truckload, LTL motor freight, expedited freight, power only and port delivery for international deliveries. Plus all trailer types: refrigerated, dry vans, flatbed and heavy haul.

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

Flatbed Trucking Load Securement?
Various devices ranging from straps to heavy duty chains are used to secure flatbed freight. To protect freight from chaffing damage by straps: Vee Boards, Strap Guards, Corner Guards, Cargo Guards or corner protectors are utilized.
At flatbed trailer booking time please notify us that strap protection will be required for the load.

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

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

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 solutions.

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 dimensions of the freight.
Our freight specialist will explain the difference between Curtain Van and Conestoga trailer at booking time.

Do you ship agricultural tractors?
Yes, we ship all agricultural equipment and of course tractors too. Call us to get a competitive market rate to ship your agricultural equipment.

Flatbed Trailer Types

• Conestoga (Curtain Van) Trailers – provide added freight protection.
• Double Drop / Lowboy – ie: Rogers Trailer
• Extendable Flatbeds
• Flatbed 48 foot or 53 foot
• RGN (Removable GooseNeck)
• Specialized Heavy Haul Trailers
• Step Deck
• Stretch Double-Drop
• Stretch RGN

Great Western Transportation strives to provide the best possible service at the best possible market based rate. We understand that some shippers have many years of shipping experience with flatbed tractor-trailers and other 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.

Remember to Consider 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 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 mountainous regions, note that there are special weather-proofing steps 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 prior to shipping.

Team Driver / Expedited
When your shipment has to be expedited 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 almost impossible. 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 truck. The Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates how many hours a truck driver can legally drive during a certain period of time. Thus having team drivers allows for the truck to be on the road longer versus single driver.

Crucial Shipment Details:

• Dimension Length-Width-Height
• Weight (Total) – Round Up Numbers
• Number of Pieces
• Pick-up Time and Date
• Pick-up Address
• Contact Name(s)
• Office and Cell Phone Numbers
• Delivery Address
• Shipment Details the Carrier Should be Aware Of

Flatbed Freight

Examples of the various types of freight flatbed trailers can transport: building materials, concrete products, heavy machinery, metal pipes, large artwork, farm machinery, oilfield machinery, CNC machines and all other flatbed trailer suitable commodities.
For around-the-clock, live support, one-call, single contact person expedited flatbed trucking solutions, call Great Western Transportation now.