Jacksonville FL Flatbed Trucking

Major Industries and Commercial Activity Requiring Freight Shipping

The diverse economic base and continual growth of the manufacturing sector, poises Jacksonville FL for future strong economic growth in the 2014 to 2020 time period.

Jacksonville Florida is a transportation hub, with a 38-foot deepwater port that is on par with New York / Newark, making it one of the top two vehicle-handling ports in the nation. Jacksonville is served by four national / international airports, three seaports, an extensive interstate / state highway system that links the city to three major interstates, and a rail system served by three railroads: CSX, Norfolk Southern, and Florida East Coast.

This expansive transportation network attracted major automotive parts and accessories industry companies, since they require reliable freight shipping. Jacksonville is the home of Southeast Toyota, the largest distributor in the United States, and the distribution center for General Motors Corp., which serves Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida.

Pulp and paper mills play substantial roles in the local economy, and Georgia Pacific Corp. and Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. are two of the area’s largest manufacturers.

Construction equipment and building materials are another key segment of the Jacksonville economy, with Ring Power Corp., U.S. Gypsum, and Florida Rock Industries Inc. being among the top employers in the region.

Other large manufacturers and producers are:

Anheuser-Busch Companies Inc. – beer
Dura Automotive Systems Inc. – automotive components
Medtronic Xomed – surgical products
Northrop Grumman Corp. – aircraft
Swisher International Inc. – cigars and smokeless tobacco
Vistakon – optical products

Jacksonville FL Commercial Shipping

Jacksonville is the hub of seven major highways—I-10, I-95, I-295, and U.S. Highways 1, 17, 90, and 301—Jacksonville has a straight shipping connection to the Midwest, West, and Northeast. Numerous trucking companies, three major railroads, and Jacksonville International Airport serve it. As the largest deepwater port in the South Atlantic, Jacksonville is the leading U.S. port for automobile imports.

Plus there are numerous industrial complexes for warehousing and distribution, and the vast Cecil Commerce Center provides the setting to attract even more manufacturing and aviation related economic activities to the region.

The Cecil Commerce Center, a mixed-use industrial / business park is located about 20 minutes from downtown Jacksonville. There are approximately 4,800 acres available for light industrial use, and another 800 acres set aside for heavy industrial use.

Jacksonville FL Flat-Bed Trucking

Great Western Transportation offers numerous flatbed-trucking services based on freight weight and size.
Some shipments require that the main deck be free of walls or ceiling constraints and require a flatbed trailer for loading or unloading ease and speed. Another possible option for side loading is the Conestoga flatbed trailer. A Conestoga trailer has a folding tarp system that can cover the freight or be fully opened for loading and un-loading.

There is a wide variety in flatbed trailers that accommodate the flatbed trucking requirements of almost any type of freight.

Flatbed trucking also serves the needs of customers transporting special equipment such as: the wide load, the long load, oversized load, heavy haul load, or any other type of trucking which can legally or with appropriate permits move by highway in North America, Canada and Alaska.

Step Deck Flatbed Trailers

For taller shipments, a step deck is the best solution. Step deck trailers are semi trailers with no sides, no roof, no doors, with a standard flat bed in the front and a dropped deck section in the rear. These types of trailers are used to haul many of the same types of freight as a flatbed, but with the advantage of hauling a higher than normal load. Typically, a standard step deck trailer is 48 feet long, extendable step decks can range from 48 to 65 feet, with a lower deck that ranges from 37 to 43 feet in length and heights that range from 32 to 38 inches.

Refrigerated Temperature Controlled Shipping

Great Western Transportation has over 20 years of experience in shipping general goods, specialized loads, but also specializes in refrigerated shipping too. Your temperature sensitive freight will be transported in our state of the art refrigerated trailers, also known as reefers. Our refrigerated trailers are capable of maintaining temperatures in the ranges of 45 degrees Fahrenheit to -10 degrees Fahrenheit. We have the capacity to ship your temperature sensitive products to any of the forty-eight contiguous states in the USA and Canada.

With the capabilities of refrigerated truck shipping, we’re able to ship products like seafood, dairy, fruit juice, produce, frozen foods, flowers, meats, and more. Thanks to the cooling systems of the trucks, your products arrive fresh every time you need to ship foods or products that require precise refrigeration control.

Great Western Transportation offers competitive pricing, while still maintaining the highest possible quality service and dedication.

Jacksonville Florida Flatbed Shipping Services

Great Western Transportation is your leading Florida shipping services provider for truckload (TL) and less than truckload (LTL) transportation. Either across the country or across the state, Great Western Transportation will be your best choice to transport your products or materials wherever you need to via flatbeds.

At Great Western Transportation we provide a well-designed pick-up / delivery service. Every delivery is valuable, and we do our best to prevent any possible damages or delays that may occur during shipping. Great Western Transportation will arrange pick-up and deliver anywhere within the 48 US states and Canada.

Simplified Freight Shipping.

1. Speak to us to get a quote and schedule pick-up.
2. Driver will arrive at pick-up location.
3. Load your product, merchandise, and / or machinery.
4. Secure the equipment for safe transportation.
5. Driver will deliver to destination.

Great Western Transportation Client Advantages

Dedicated Support: Industry Leading Customer Service Team
Serious Savings: Significantly Reduce Freight Costs

Flatbed Trucking Transportation Services

Flatbed Trucking Florida Cities Served:

Boca Raton, FL
Clearwater, FL
Coral Springs, FL
Daytona Beach, FL
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Gainesville, FL
Hialeah, FL
Hollywood, FL
Jacksonville, FL
Lakeland, FL
Miami, FL
Orlando, FL
St. Petersburg, FL
Tallahassee, FL
Tampa, FL