Building Materialsin motion.
Heavy-haul, flatbed, and specialized freight coordination for lumber, steel, roofing, masonry, and infrastructure components. Deliver directly to active jobsites, supply yards, and manufacturing facilities.
Freight across the
construction cycle.
Coordinate freight around site unloading capabilities, crane access, jobsite ground conditions, and heavy payload limits.
Mill & quarry to fabricator
Raw lumber, structural steel beams, cement, and bulk stone moving from extraction or mills to processing facilities.
Manufacturer to supply yard
Finished drywall, insulation, roofing shingles, and packaged hardware shipped to regional distributor yards.
Direct-to-jobsite delivery
Staged materials scheduled for direct crane, boom, or forklift delivery at commercial and residential construction projects.
Know the freight.
Building materials involve distinctive weight densities, oversize dimensions, weather vulnerabilities, and specialized securement protocols.
Lumber & engineered wood
Dimensional lumber, plywood packs, timber trusses, and engineered beams.
- Typical equipment
- Standard flatbed, step-deck, or curtain-side trailer.
- Before pickup
- Bundle and strap uniformly with dunnage spacers; verify weather-resistant lumber wrap where needed.
Steel & structural metal
Structural I-beams, steel rebar, sheet metal coils, and fabricated metal trusses.
- Typical equipment
- Flatbed or lowboy trailer with heavy-duty chain binders and edge protectors.
- Before pickup
- Specify piece weights, center-of-gravity, bevels, chain securement requirements, and coil racks if required.
Masonry, brick & stone
Palletized bricks, concrete blocks, precast architectural stone, and bulk pavers.
- Typical equipment
- Flatbed or step-deck equipped for side-forklift or boom unloading.
- Before pickup
- Confirm pallet banding and shrink-wrap integrity, maximum trailer axle weights, and ground surface at jobsite.
Roofing, insulation & drywall
Asphalt shingles, commercial membrane rolls, insulation bundles, and gypsum board.
- Typical equipment
- 53' Enclosed dry van or tarped flatbed trailer.
- Before pickup
- Ensure full tarping or enclosed transport to prevent water intrusion; provide corner protectors.
Equipment, matched to the load.
Start with cargo dimensions, packaging, and loading access. Confirm the actual equipment for each shipment.
Flatbed & step-deck
The premier equipment choice for building supplies that require overhead crane loading, side forklift access, or oversized lengths.
- Consider for
- Lumber packs, structural steel, rebar, precast concrete, and palletized masonry products.
- Check before pickup
- Driver strapping, chain binders, and corner protectors
- Tarps required for weather-sensitive lumber or drywall
- Site turning radius and ground firmness for delivery
Plan your shipment.
A clear brief ensures the appropriate trailer configuration, securement gear, jobsite access plan, and unloading contact coordination.
Securement & weight limits
- FMCSA cargo securement compliance
- Payload axle weight balancing
- Heavy-duty edge protectors & lumber tarps
Jobsite access & terrain
- Unpaved road clearance & tight turning radius
- Overhead wires and ground bearing capacity
- Designated unload equipment (crane, telehandler)
Site contacts & timing
- Direct jobsite superintendent phone contact
- 30-to-60 minute arrival advance call
- Staged unloading order for crew efficiency
Some details still unknown?Start with what you have, then work through the remaining requirements.
Shipping preparation guideService paths to consider.
Shipment volume, handling, and delivery requirements help determine which option is appropriate.
Specialized Freight
Flatbed, step-deck, and heavy-haul trailers configured with tarps, chains, and securement for raw building materials.
Full Truckload
Dedicated trailer space for full loads of drywall, lumber, roofing, and architectural fixtures.
Less Than Truckload
Consolidated freight for smaller palletized construction supplies, fixtures, and replacement materials.
Expedited Freight
Urgent transit when missing building components threaten to stall an active construction jobsite.
Equipment, capacity, and achievable timing are confirmed for the individual shipment.
Can flatbed loads be delivered directly to an active construction jobsite?
Yes. Direct-to-jobsite delivery is common. You will need to specify the ground conditions, turning radius, overhead obstacles, and confirm what unloading equipment (crane, boom, forklift) will be on-site.
Are tarps included for weather-sensitive lumber and building products?
Tarping must be specified when booking the load. Tarping requirements and available tarp sizes are confirmed with the selected carrier before dispatch.
How are overweight building materials handled?
When payload weights exceed standard legal limits (typically 45,000 to 48,000 lbs depending on trailer type), we coordinate multi-axle configurations and state-specific oversize/overweight permits.
What contact information is needed for jobsite deliveries?
Provide the on-site superintendent's name and cell phone number, precise gate or street entrance coordinates, and instructions for call-ahead notices (typically 1 hour or 30 minutes before arrival).
How are handling requirements coordinated for delicate materials?
Describe fragile surfaces, packaging, dunnage, and securement needs before quoting. The shipper and selected carrier should agree on loading, protection, and handling responsibilities.
Have a shipment
in mind?
Share your freight, locations, and timing to start the conversation.