Are Flatbed Trucks Actually Versatile?



For something to be considered truly versatile it has to possess the ability to adapt to many different functions or activities. Let’s consider the flatbed truck. When you focus on its primary purpose – i.e. transporting multiple types of cargo – there’s no other method of ground transportation that allows shippers the flexibility provided by flatbed trucks, especially when it comes to construction equipment transport.

Shippers across North America rely on flatbed shipping companies for multiple reasons. Dry van shipping and refrigerated transport certainly have their place in the menu of services provided by trucking companies and their 3PL counterparts. However, flatbed shipping providers are called on for a truly wide variety of transportation needs. Here are just a few of the industries and reasons why demand on flatbed transport companies is increasing every day.

  • Construction Equipment Shipping: Large, heavy, and often oversized industrial construction equipment has to make its way to job sites in all kinds of locations. Flatbed trucks provide the perfect method, as such equipment often extends beyond the width and length of standard flatbeds. This is also true for shipping oversized components like windmill blades or, if you’re well connected, rocket components for Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos (hey – billionaires have to spend their money somewhere!)
  • Extremely Heavy Loads: Flatbed transport companies are regularly called upon to deliver heavy haul loads like construction vehicles, farm equipment, and heavy machinery. These items are usually too heavy for traditional trucks and often present logistical problems when being transport. Check with your trucking company or 3PL provider to determine the right truck for hauling heavy loads.

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