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Quality Flatbed Trailer Container Moves

Transporting a container on a Trailer.

Quality flatbed trailer container moves begin with finding the best people using the most up-to-date equipment. At Container Transport, we are dedicated to providing both. We provide the best flatbed trailers for excellent container moves. Our professional team of container movers has flatbed trailers ready to go in all fifty states.

Flatbed trailers are one of the most utilized trailer types to haul containers. This is thanks to their open-air design, which allows the container to be loaded or offloaded via crane or forklift. Find out if a flatbed trailer is best for your container move today. Call and see why Container Transport is the best company to ship your container!

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Ship Your Container On The Best Flatbed Trailer Available

Container Transport utilizes the best flatbed trailers for your container move. Every driver is vetted to ensure they have a clean driving record and the experience to move your container with a flatbed trailer. At Container Transport, we don’t just settle for the first available. Every flatbed trailer is hand-picked for container transport. 

High Cube container on a trailer.

Container Flatbed Trailer Specs and Dimensions

The size of a general-purpose shipping container suitable for flatbed transport will be

  • Height 8.5 feet
  • Length 20-40 feet
  • Width 8 feet
  • Weight under 48,000 lbs.

Container Transport can generally meet any need regarding oversized loads or moving sensitive containerized cargo. Give us a call to discuss any special needs you may have.

At Container Transport, we understand the container we transport on a flatbed trailer is vital to your livelihood and business. That is why we make it our business to provide you with the most pain-free and efficient experience possible. Contact Container Transport today for a free quote!

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Call now! (800) 570-8239

A better b2B shipping experience

Container Transport offers all business container shipping solutions. Transport your valuable business assets locally, nationwide, or even overseas. As a family-owned business, we understand the importance of ensuring every detail is done correctly. We treat your container move as if it were our own.

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24/7 Customer Support

Dedicated 24/7 customer support with one of our 120+ logistics agents ensures your business moves seamlessly, anytime, anywhere.

Customs Clearance

Our B2B freight shipping services include expert customs clearance, ensuring your shipments arrive smoothly and without delay.

Credit line

We offer a credit line with monthly billing statements for easy and stress-free container transport.

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Frequently aSKED questions

To get a quote for moving containers, you can call Container Transport or visit our website. Click the get quote tab, usually at the bottom of the home or about us page. Sometimes, the tab is on the menu section. Give details of what you want to ship, in this case, a container. Next, you need to give information on the final destination of your container. Before you get the quote or estimate, submit your personal information, including your name, phone number, and email, to receive your free quote for moving containers.
Moving containers requires the best trailers that can handle heavy or wide loads. The choice of a suitable trailer depends on the container size, 20 feet or 40 feet, and weight. Our container transport company has numerous types of trailers that handle oversized, heavy, or wide containers. Our logistic agents can recommend lightweight and high-strength chassis trailers because of their outstanding maneuverability, flexibility, and ability to carry 20-foot, 40-foot, and extended containers. We also use flatbed trailers that have adequate strength for container hauling. Another trailer option to hire is the Gooseneck, which can carry light to heavy containers.
Loading a container on a trailer or truck requires specialized equipment or tools. Shipping container movers first ensure the container is in perfect condition, free from damages, holes, or issues that can damage the things inside. Next, the shipping specialists moving the containers ensure the trailer is parked in the best position for proper loading. It should have all the required tie-downs to hold the container securely for safe transportation. Our container transport company uses cargo lifters, such as top pickers, driverless AGVs, forklifts, and cranes, to lift the cargo and properly position it in the trailer for securing and transportation.
Yes, permits are a vital requirement when shipping a container locally or internationally. Some local, state, international, and federal guidelines, regulations, and laws require you to have permits based on the type of goods you are transporting and the final destination of your cargo. As a renowned legitimate transportation company, we navigate the shipping industry and regulations to ensure our clients get all the necessary permits to ship their containers safely without legal issues.
Yes, we have cranes that help us load and offload your container from trailers and other means of transportation. The numerous cranes for loading and unloading include crawler, tower, overhead, floating, and gantry cranes with different applications. Tower cranes are state-of-the-art equipment that can lift containers to and from trailers during intermodal shipping. Overhead cranes help in lifting heavy containers in our shipyards.