Flatbed trailers are used by many businesses to transport a variety of legal and oversized loads and are championed for their versatility. While the description is straightforward, requesting flatbeds can be a bit trickier than you’d expect. Here are a few things to consider and understand that will make the process smoother for all involved.

Because so many questions are involved in logistics supply chains, that can lead to delays, miscommunication with suppliers, and ultimately rising costs. We’ve compiled three of the most common obstacles and a few suggestions for tackling them when you find yourself repeatedly stuck.

There are many moving parts for organizing successful heavy-haul shipping, and it can be dangerous if not done properly. Therefore, we’ve listed some tips that will keep your equipment safe during transport, help save you from paying extra costs, and keep the process on track.

The holiday season can often be a reminder of the lonely nature of long-haul transport. Here are some things carriers can do to cope while on the road.

While it may seem like a subtle transition for a driver to make, there are a variety of challenges presented to drivers who may be taking up new routes in different areas of the country or those who haven’t traveled in areas of the country that experience a “true” winter. Here are three ways we think carriers should prepare for the roads as we head into Fall.

Have you ever wondered just what happens after you make an order? Sure, you can track it, but that doesn’t even begin to describe the journey your shipment goes on to get from order tender to unloading. We’d like to take you on the ride for a day in the life of your shipment.

Becoming an independent contract carrier requires a lot of consideration. It’s not a job for everyone, but it can be rewarding for those who take the leap. Here are a few of the pros we think make the status worth it.

When team members are aware of how their efforts are reflected in the rest of their team, they will be driven to share the same vision, values, and goals. The result creates a workplace environment based on fellowship, trust, support, respect, and cooperation. This people-first mentality founded Sparrow, and we think that’s what makes us truly stand out in the field.

Heavy haul trucking is hard work— and not just because teams somehow maneuver massive pieces of machinery or equipment onto a transport vehicle; the logistics and legal know-how you need to haul stuff from one place to another properly can be overwhelming. The larger the load – the bigger the headache.

The national average price of diesel shot up by 16 cents, now sitting at a record high of $5.70 a gallon, and when fuel prices are higher, consumer goods costs are higher. With no clear solution in sight, shippers and drivers are on edge and holding their breath.

Navigating the unpredictable supply chain is tough, and when you’ve got a freight shipment that needs to get somewhere quickly and efficiently, it’s time to call in the experts. Sparrow Logistics is a freight transportation brokerage that specializes in complex and challenging jobs. Unlike some brokerages that shy away from jobs with lots of moving parts, we look for creative solutions and adapt to our clients’ varying needs. We take the time to gather all the right details about your order, so we are sure to source the right equipment and the right people to get the job done.

No ramp? No dock? No problem! Our team of experts can arrange services to load and unload almost any piece of equipment. For example, if you need to get a big generator off a trailer or a heavy pallet to be delivered to the ground, we’re able to find and work with the proper service provider that have rotators and cranes to get the job done.

Sparrow Logistics offers several different shipping solutions to solve the most common and uncommon shipping problems. We are experts in the industry and have the knowledge and skill in managing open deck and heavy haul transportation. Based on the weight, dimensions, loading and unloading requirements of your shipment, we will provide a cost-effective solution that meets your requirements.

Finding the right transportation broker that is worth your time, money, and trust is an important factor of your success. We believe the answer is in the brokerage’s experience, culture, and philosophy – and as it happens, the very reasons why you should work with us.