QUALIFIED DRIVERS: CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

Oddly shaped equipment won't fit in standard trucks?

Enclosed trailer solutions for oversized freight in Rhode Island, RI.

CONTACT US (888) 806-8206

Your equipment is too long, too tall, or shaped weird for regular trucks. Standard trailers can't handle the dimensions and flatbeds leave your valuable gear exposed to weather and road debris on I-95. You need protected transport but don't know what options exist in Rhode Island.

Oddly shaped equipment creates a size and protection problem that standard trucks can't solve. Your gear might be too long for enclosed trailers, too tall for standard height limits, or have irregular dimensions that make normal loading impossible. Flatbed trucks can handle the size but leave everything exposed to rain, road salt, and debris.

Enclosed trailer transport typically costs 20-40% more than standard shipping but often less than flatbed with protective covering. Cost depends on your equipment's longest dimension, weight, and loading requirements. Equipment over 48 feet long or requiring crane loading increases the price. Multiple pieces or rush delivery also affects cost.

Measure your equipment's longest dimension and highest point before calling for quotes. Some enclosed trailers have removable sides or rear doors for loading awkward shapes. Gateway Distribution handles oddly shaped freight throughout Rhode Island with custom securement to prevent shifting during transport. Call to discuss your specific dimensions and loading needs.

Your equipment arrives protected from weather and road damage, exactly as it left. No claims for scratches, dents, or water damage from exposed transport. You get the size capacity you need with the protection your valuable equipment deserves.

Founded in 1989
98.8% CLAIM FREE SERVICE
DOT's highest rating

Other things people in Rhode Island ask

fragile equipment shipping protection

Standard freight trucks don't protect fragile cargo from road vibration and handling damage. Use enclosed trailers with custom securement instead of open flatbeds. The extra cost is less than one damaged shipment claim.

enclosed trailer shipping cost vs flatbed

Enclosed shipping typically costs 20-40% more than flatbed but eliminates weather and road debris damage. Calculate the cost of one damaged shipment versus the enclosed premium. For high-value or fragile items, enclosed usually pays for itself.

do I need special freight for fragile equipment

If your equipment can't handle bouncing, shifting, or getting stacked under other freight, regular LTL will likely damage it. Fragile items over 500 pounds or worth more than $10,000 usually need enclosed trailers with custom securement.

Ready to talk?

Gateway Distribution handles oversized & fragile freight in Rhode Island and the area around it.

CONTACT US (888) 806-8206

Other situations we handle in Rhode Island

Oversized & Fragile Freight in nearby areas