What to Expect: Flatbed Steel Transportation

The Steel Transportation Process with PGT Trucking

Inquiry: Call PGT and work with one of our experienced Business Development Managers to discuss your shipment needs. We will develop a customized shipping solution for your operation.

Onboarding: Your dedicated account team will ensure everything is ready to go for our first shipment, including confirming the billing information, safety needs, and loading details of your product. By outlining your required shipment timeline and commodity specifications, our team will clearly identify how we can safely and efficiently transport your freight.

Preparation and Planning: As we prepare to pick up and deliver your steel products, your PGT account team will provide key details for the first shipment and assign a PGT Proud Professional driver to the load. You should have your facilities prepped for our arrival, which will help expedite the shipment. We will handle the rest and can provide on-site safety management to ensure a smooth loading and unloading process.

Tracking Your Shipment: From pickup through delivery, our team will keep you informed on the load progression. Our innovative technology tracks your shipment and allows us to provide real-time updates along the way.

Successful Delivery: Just like the pickup, our team will oversee the safe delivery of your steel freight. Your Business Development Manager will be in touch to confirm delivery and ensure your complete satisfaction with the steel shipment.

Best Practices for Steel Transportation

Driver Training: Successfully transporting steel commodities starts with the best training for flatbed truck drivers. At PGT, all drivers attend our Training & Orientation program at our Blairsville terminal, where they undergo thorough instruction and evaluation for flatbed trucking. No matter the steel commodity, PGT’s Proud Professional drivers are well-versed in proper load securement.

Equipment: PGT uses modern flatbed equipment to increase uptime and minimize the risk of service failure. All company trucks are less than three years old, and our flatbed trailers are routinely upgraded. Preventative maintenance is performed every 10,000 miles.

Rigorous Safety Protocols: With safety as our mission, PGT goes beyond DOT securement regulations, requiring at least one additional securement device. PGT’s Safety Department uses a hands-on approach by checking load securement photos and completing spot checks at key locations. For complex commodities and new customers, our team will also be on-site to safely oversee the loading and securement process.

Common Steel Transportation Challenges

Weight Distribution: Placing your commodity correctly on the flatbed trailer can be a common challenge in steel transportation. With strategic planning and advanced equipment, PGT overcomes any difficulty with weight distribution and loading efficiency.

Regulatory Compliance: Interstate transportation is subject to multiple regulations at the state and federal levels. PGT remains informed of the latest requirements and ensures our flatbed truck drivers are prepared for inspections by the Department of Transportation.

Oversized/Overweight: Some commodities exceed the requirements for a standard flatbed trailer. At PGT, we have a variety of specialized trailers and an in-house permit department to safely transport any oversized or overweight product.

Steel Transportation Solutions You Can Trust

PGT has been an integral partner to the steel industry since our establishment in 1981. No matter the commodity, PGT will expertly transport your steel products safely and efficiently. We will provide a customized shipping solution to meet your transportation and safety needs, and our fleet of Proud Professional flatbed truck drivers are dedicated individuals trained to haul steel based on our extensive securement protocols.

Looking to Transport Your Next Steel Load?

PGT Trucking is ready to transport your steel, leveraging our extensive experience, rigorous safety protocols, and commitment to customer service. With PGT Trucking, you can expect reliable, efficient, and secure flatbed shipping solutions tailored to meet your specific requirements.