Flatbed transport
Construction materials or bulky loads that need to reach your site safely and efficiently? Choose our flatbed transport service for easy (un)loading. Even when handling irregular or oversized loads.
What is flatbed transport?
In the construction industry, not everything fits neatly inside an enclosed trailer. Flatbed transport offers the flexibility you need. An open loading platform without side walls or a roof allows goods to be loaded and unloaded from all sides and makes it possible to transport materials that cannot be accommodated elsewhere due to their shape, length or weight. For contractors, industrial companies and construction material suppliers, it is one of the most versatile forms of transport available.
Flatbed transport means moving goods on a truck or trailer with a fully open, flat loading platform. A flatbed truck or flatbed trailer has no curtain or fixed superstructure, making the load accessible from the sides, rear and above. This makes loading and unloading much easier.
There are several types of flatbed transport, including standard flatbeds, extendable flatbeds and flatbeds equipped with a truck-mounted forklift. The best option depends on the dimensions of your load and the conditions at the delivery location. Contact us for more information and a tailored quote!
Flexibility
Thanks to the open design of a flatbed truck, goods can be loaded and unloaded from the rear, above or from the sides. This saves valuable time on site.
Irregular and oversized loads
Flatbed transport is ideal for loads that fall outside standard dimensions, whether due to their shape, length or size.
Construction site units
Site cabins, office containers, sanitary units and more. We transport multiple units on a single flatbed trailer, allowing your construction site to be set up quickly and efficiently.
Combining transport methods
A flatbed trailer is an ideal link for working with port cranes and reach stackers, or for transferring loads onto smaller vehicles when delivering to hard-to-reach locations.
Hassle-free transport for contractors and shippers
Outsourcing flatbed transport to a specialised transport partner means taking the logistical work off your hands. It starts with the first enquiry: which type of trailer is best suited to the load, how should it be secured, and is a transport permit required? From there, the transport is planned around the exact time the crane or construction crew is ready on site.
For project managers coordinating multiple suppliers and subcontractors, having a transport company that thinks along with you is invaluable. You do not have to worry about whether the driver has the right equipment or whether the route is suitable. We take care of all of this in advance.
That allows you to focus on what is happening on the construction site, while the logistics behind it simply work.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flatbed transport
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A flatbed trailer is open, but sensitive loads can be covered with a protective tarp. Materials such as insulation, timber and plasterboard are therefore well protected during flatbed transport.
A professional driver does not only check the load securing before departure. The securing is also checked along the way, after the first few kilometres, when the load may settle or shift. This attention to detail helps ensure that your goods arrive at their destination in perfect condition.
A flatbed truck has a flat loading platform at standard height and is suitable for long, wide or awkward loads that are not excessively high.
A low loader has a lowered loading platform, making it suitable for transporting tall machinery or structures while staying within maximum height restrictions.
For construction materials, site units and lighter equipment, a flatbed truck is usually more than sufficient.
A standard flatbed trailer offers a loading length of approximately 13 metres. For longer loads, an extendable flatbed trailer can be used.
Loads that exceed the legally permitted dimensions are considered abnormal or oversized transport and require a permit. When making your enquiry, always provide the exact dimensions and weight of your load so we can schedule the right vehicle for the job.
No time? No problem! If you mention this clearly when submitting your enquiry, we can provide a driver with the appropriate training and experience to handle forklift loading and unloading.
We do ask that you provide the forklift itself.