Heavy haul trucking is a specialized sector of the transportation industry that involves moving oversized and overweight cargo that exceeds the standard legal limits. These exceptional loads can include massive machinery, construction equipment, industrial components, and even entire prefabricated structures. … Heavy Haul Trucking: All You Need to Know Read More » The post Heavy Haul Trucking: All You Need to Know appeared first on Great Western Transportation ..read more

Flatbed trucks are indispensable in the world of logistics, offering a unique capability to transport oversized and oddly shaped cargo that standard enclosed trailers cannot accommodate. This specialized form of trucking plays a crucial role across various industries, ensuring that … Safely Transporting Large Items with Flatbed Trucks Is Our Area of Expertise Read More » The post Safely Transporting Large Items with Flatbed Trucks Is Our Area of Expertise appeared first on Great Western Transportation ..read more

The transportation industry wouldn’t be able to function the way that it needs to if it weren’t for the coordinated efforts of everyone in the industry pulling in the same direction. This is why heavy haul trucking plays such an important role in the industry. What is Heavy Haul Trucking? Just as the name implies, heavy haul trucking involves taking oversized or heavy loads where they need to go. There are certain loads that exceed the physical or regulatory limits imposed on a standard truck. Therefore, it may be necessary to use a heavy haul truck to get certain material moved to where it ne ..read more

Moving items from point A to point B may seem easy enough to do, but that isn’t always the case when that material is oversized. For example, the following types of items may require special hauling methods to get them where they need to go: Farming equipment Military equipment Construction materials These are all vital pieces of infrastructure, and it is necessary to use heavy haul trucks to move them where they need to go. What is a Heavy Haul Truck? A heavy haul truck is specifically designed to move the oversized materials described above. It is a four-axle semi-truck that contains 1 st ..read more

When dealing with heavy hauls, such as construction equipment and heavy-duty building supplies, big rigs and flatbed trailers are the safest way to move whatever you need to transport. At Great Western Transportation, we are the experts with the best transportation solutions for these heavy hauls, whether you’re transporting oversized equipment or bulky and large building materials. Save Money and Time with Our Extensive Network of Vetted Haulers You have enough equipment, insurance, and maintenance to budget. You don’t have to worry about purchasing heavy haul equipment, insuring it, and main ..read more

Sometimes, the shipments that you want to transport are bigger or heavier than usual. They might include industrial machinery, boats, farming equipment, construction equipment, turbines, mining equipment etc. In order to transport these effectively, you’ll need heavy haul trucking. You might need to use a lowboy trailer, a flatbed trailer, an extendable trailer, a multi-axle trailer, a perimeter trailer etc. The exact type of truck you use will depend on the dimensions and the weight of the thing that you are trying to move. Requirements of Heavy Haul Trucking If an item is oversized or if it ..read more

In the transportation industry, spot freight refers to arranging the transportation of goods on an as-needed basis, rather than through long-term agreements. With spot freight, shipments are handled in direct response to immediate shipping requirements. Understanding Spot Freight Spot loads mean a customer suddenly needs to transport large, heavy cargo, usually over 80,000 pounds. Spot freight emphasizes flexibility and urgency. It involves finding a carrier able to haul your load on short notice, often by bidding or negotiation. This on-demand model works well for unpredictable or urgent ship ..read more

At Great Western Transportation, we are the expert trucking service providers, delivering the most economical and safe solutions for moving freight within the United States and Canada. One of the areas of our expertise is in flatbed trucking. There are specific types of flatbed trailers to transport freight loads that are oversized in width, length, or weight. Some of which may be all three. Whether construction equipment, oversize product parts such as turbines, or homes, we can help you move it. (See a list of all the heavy hauls we can help you move.) The Flatbeds for Hauling Oversized Load ..read more

Flatbed trucks are the unsung heroes of the construction and manufacturing industries. These versatile open-bed trucks transport everything from raw materials to heavy machinery to oversized finished products. With their ability to handle bulky, irregularly shaped items, flatbeds provide capabilities beyond what enclosed box trailers can accommodate. They are an important link in the supply chain for assuring cargo is safely transported from point A to point B. Below are five common uses for flatbed trucking across the construction and manufacturing industries. 1. Transporting Construction Mat ..read more

When it comes to transporting heavyweight and oversized shipments, Great Western Transportation stands as a reliable partner in ensuring safe and timely deliveries. Our expertise lies in facilitating the movement of construction materials and large cargoes, catering to industries that demand precision, reliability, and adherence to regulations. Here’s why you should consider us for your heavy haul trucking needs: Expertise in Overweight and Over Dimensional Shipments Specialized Handling: Our team is well-versed in handling shipments that exceed standard dimensions and weights. From intricate ..read more