Every year, multiple pieces of heavy construction equipment are bought and sold across the country. Thanks to the internet and the possibility of remote shopping, more people than ever are buying large dozers, excavators, and other pieces of equipment and then having to search for someone who can bring the piece of equipment to them. Thankfully, this is exactly what flatbed services are available to do. These massive semis with flatbeds are capable of loading the heavy equipment on the bed and bringing it to you for a fee. Take a look at some of the things you will want to know if you are having a piece of heavy equipment delivered to you by a flatbed service. 

How will you be charged for the service?

Most flatbed services will charge you according to the distance that will have to be traveled to retrieve the piece of equipment and bring it to you. When you get an estimate for services, you should see a breakdown of how much you will be charged per mile for the delivery. Some companies will also charge a set rate for things like pickup and unloading, and there can be higher charges according to the size of the load. For example, you may pay more for a large bulldozer and less for a mini excavator even if both require the same travel distance. 

How do you find the most reliable flatbed service?

It's usually not hard to spot the best in a sea of flatbed service providers. You can tell they are good at what they do because the company will present themselves as true professionals in the industry. If you are searching out a flatbed service provider online, look for things like:

• Included load tracking for customers 
• Guarantee of safe equipment arrival 
• Detailed service information 
• Positive reviews from other customers 

Will the equipment be protected by insurance during the haul?

It can be really worrisome to spend money on a large piece of equipment and wait for it to be delivered safely. Companies that haul this heavy equipment are required to carry business liability insurance that protects whatever property it is that they are hauling. Therefore, if you are working with a reputable flatbed service provider, your heavy equipment will be protected during pickup, transit, and delivery. If something happens to your equipment while it is the possession of the company, the costs of the damages incurred will be picked by the company's insurance policy. 

Contact a service, like CCI Crane & Transport, Inc., for more help.