When it comes to flatbed shipping, efficiency and safety are simply non-negotiable. At CRST Dedicated, we’ve built our flatbed solutions around these principles, ensuring every shipment is handled with precision and care.
Whether it’s the transport of heavy metal tubing or critically timed site deliveries of building supplies, we understand the unique challenges of flatbed logistics – from specialized equipment needs to the nuances of delivery destinations. And with decades of experience, our customers know that they can count on CRST Dedicated for reliability, consistency and time-honed processes – along with a skilled workforce to execute on our promises.
Ultimately, CRST Dedicated’s goal is simple: To provide tailored, reliable flatbed solutions that strengthen your supply chain and keep your business moving forward.
Tailored flatbed delivery solutions for every kind of destination
Flatbed shipping isn’t one-size-fits-all. That’s why we engineer our services to meet the specific needs of the project, ensuring maximum efficiency and reliability.
- Distribution center (DC)-to-store: We’ll keep your retail locations stocked and ready with our middle-mile delivery services. We handle the complexities of unstrapping, untarping and even preparing goods for the sales floor.
- Direct-to-consumer: From construction materials to home goods, we’ll provide fast, dependable delivery to job sites and homes, ensuring your customers receive what they need, when they need it.
- Store- or DC-to-home: For final-mile deliveries, we’ll pick up goods from your stores or fulfillment distribution centers and deliver them directly to your customers’ doorsteps.
The right equipment – and professionals – for the job
Flatbed shipping requires more than just trucks – it demands the right tools – and the right expertise – for the job.
Our fleet of over 650 dedicated flatbed trucks is equipped with specialized tools to handle a wide range of freight types, including:
- Moffetts: Truck-mounted forklifts for easy loading and unloading at locations without docks, offering flexibility for final-mile deliveries.
- Bobcats and skid steers: Heavy-duty equipment designed to safely manage heavier materials, ensuring secure and efficient handling.
Our drivers are not just behind the wheel; they are hands-on professionals trained to secure, transport and deliver your freight safely and efficiently. Drivers work in all weather conditions, strapping, tarping, loading and unloading to ensure every shipment is secure.
Serving a wide range of industries
CRST Dedicated’s flatbed capabilities are trusted by leading companies across diverse industries. Whether you’re moving raw materials or finished products, we have the experience and resources to meet your needs.
- Metal industry: Whether coil, tube or plates, we know all the nuances to safely secure these loads to reduce damages.
- Building materials: We partner with multiple building product companies to deliver insulation, shingles and other construction resources. And we understand and honor critical delivery windows that ensure projects can move forward.
- Waste management: Our flatbed services are even used to transport materials like cardboard bales for recycling and waste management operations.
Why choose CRST Dedicated for flatbed shipping?
When you partner with CRST Dedicated, you’re not just getting guaranteed capacity – you’re gaining a team committed to safety, reliability and exceptional service. Our combination of experienced professionals, specialized equipment and tailored solutions ensures we can handle even your most complex shipping challenges.
Let us show you how CRST Dedicated’s flatbed solutions can enhance your supply chain and deliver measurable results for your business. Contact us today to discuss your unique shipping needs.
