Specialty Driver Program

You have oversized machinery or equipment that needs to ship. Regular trucking companies keep saying no. You're not sure who handles cargo that doesn't fit in a standard trailer.

Flatbed trucks handle oversized cargo like machinery, steel beams, and construction equipment. Get the exact dimensions and weight before you call. Gateway Distribution specializes in flatbed transport for oversized freight that won't fit in enclosed trailers.

Your driver drops off the shipment and leaves. The customer is confused about what they received. You get angry calls about poor service even though the freight arrived on time.

White-glove delivery means the driver stays to help unload, explains what's being delivered, and makes sure the customer is satisfied before leaving. This protects your reputation and keeps customers happy.

Your freight keeps shifting during transport or arrives damaged. Regular drivers don't know the right way to tie down poles, machinery, or oversized cargo.

Oversized cargo needs specialized securement training beyond basic CDL requirements. Look for drivers certified in load securement for your specific cargo type. Proper tie-down techniques prevent damage and DOT violations.

You have urgent freight that has to arrive fast. Production is stopped without this part. Regular shipping takes too long and you're losing money every day.

Expedited freight gets priority handling and faster transit times. It costs 50-100% more than standard shipping but can turn a 5-day shipment into next-day delivery. Gateway Distribution offers expedited services for time-critical freight.

You need something shipped fast but expedited quotes are all over the map. Some companies want triple the normal rate. You don't know what's reasonable to pay for speed.

Expedited freight typically costs 50-150% more than standard shipping, depending on how fast you need it. Same-day service costs the most. Get quotes from multiple carriers and ask exactly what expedited means - some just mean faster loading, not faster transit.

Your freight drivers show up looking unprofessional or act rude to your customers. This reflects badly on your company. You're losing business because of how the delivery went.

Find a freight company that trains drivers on customer interaction and brand representation. Gateway Distribution's Specialty Driver Program includes customer service training so drivers represent your business professionally at every delivery.

You ship the same route regularly and keep getting different drivers who don't know your operation. You want consistency but don't know if that's possible with freight companies.

Dedicated trucking gives you the same driver and equipment on a schedule you set. It costs more than spot freight but less than owning trucks. Gateway Distribution offers dedicated services for businesses with regular shipping needs.

You ordered light poles or fixtures shipped to an active job site, not a warehouse dock. The lot is gravel, the crane is staging an hour later, and the load needs to be positioned for a specific lift sequence. Most carriers drop curbside and roll, which leaves your foreman rerigging a load the driver could have placed in two minutes.

Hire a carrier whose drivers are trained to work the destination, not just hit it. Gateway Distribution's Specialty Driver Program drivers stage the trailer for crane or boom-truck access, talk to your on-site foreman before backing in, and stay through the offload to release straps and tarps as the crew rigs each pole. Tell us what equipment will be waiting and we match the driver to the job before dispatch.