Building materials freight
Lumber, steel and construction supplies moving to distributors, supply yards and job sites, often on open-deck trailers.
Building materials are heavy, long and often loaded from the side. Many deliveries go to job sites rather than docks, so equipment and unloading plans need to be settled before the truck is booked.
What these shipments need
Securement and tarping
Lumber, sheet goods and finished steel often need tarps and edge protection. Bundles must be secured to the carrier's standards. We put tarp and securement requirements in the carrier's instructions.
Job-site deliveries
Construction sites may have no dock, limited room to turn, and set delivery windows. Tell us who will unload, with what equipment, and when the site is open.
Length and weight
Long pieces and dense loads such as steel or block can hit weight limits before a trailer is full. Piece dimensions and total weight decide whether it moves on a flatbed or a step deck.
Questions we hear
Can you deliver to a construction site?
Yes, as long as the site can receive a full-size truck and has a way to unload it. Tell us about access roads, unloading equipment and the site's hours on the quote form, and we'll confirm the plan with the carrier before booking.
What should I know about tarping lumber or steel?
Specify whether you need lumber tarps, steel tarps or smoke tarps, plus any edge protection. Tarping is quoted with the load, so include it in your request.
Have a load to move?
Send the shipment details and our team will review the lane, equipment and timing with you before quoting.