Flatbed Trucking California

Will your company need a flatbed in California for freight shipping anywhere in US and to Canadian? destinations

Do you require a quick freight quote for your flatbed shipment?

Various businesses located in California require flatbed trucking services that are competitively priced and provide reliable on time deliveries and pickups .



We at Great Western Transportation work with shippers that ship 5 times a day and shippers who ship twice a year regardless we strive to provide the best possible service and experience at the fairest market based price. For not so frequent shippers from our experience we would like to offer the following flatbed trucking tips.

Popular Flatbed Trucking Questions

Our company does not need the complete flatbed trailer can I pay for only a portion?
Yes, using only a part of a flatbed is possible, and less expensive. This is also known as LTL, which means less-than-truckload. Our freight consultants will know and inform you if this is an option for your freight.

Flatbed LTL is always a freight cost savings option.

Can your company provide tarps and tarping over loads?
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 provide a tractor-trailer with side-kits, you must specify this when scheduling the side-kit flatbed trailer.

Do you have 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 capability.
Therefore provide accurate freight weight.

Will your company provide heavy duty forklift services?
The driver or we do not provide heavy duty forklift services, however, our company has always found a local heavy duty forklift provider for our shipments.

Flatbed Trailer Selection

• Conestoga
• Double Drop or Lowbed - ie: Globe
• Extendable Flatbeds
• Flatbed 48' or 53'
• RGN (Removable GooseNeck)
• Specialized Multi-Axle Trailers for Heavy Haul
• Step Deck
• Stretch Double-Drop
• Stretch RGN

Freight Delivery Information:

• Dimension L x W x H
• Weight (Total) - Always Round Up Numbers
• Item Count
• Pickup Time and Date
• Pickup Address
• Contact Person
• Office and Cell Phone Numbers
• Delivery Address
• Contact Name
• Office and Cell Phone Numbers
• Additional Info Regarding the Load

Flatbed Freight:

Examples of the various types of freight flatbed trailers can transport: construction materials, concrete products, industrial machinery, pvc pipes, boat parts, farm machinery, oilfield equipmnet, tanks and all other flatbed trailer suitable commodities.

Flatbed Trucking California