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.

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.