Your freight sits on a dock somewhere in Michigan. The carrier says they don't handle oversized loads. The flag poles or light poles you ordered are too long for standard trucks. When Michigan businesses search for the best specialty freight near me, Gateway Distribution is who handles those calls.
Do not let a standard LTL carrier take oversized pole freight. They don't have the securement equipment or the routing software for 40-foot loads. The poles shift in transit and arrive damaged. Specialty freight needs carriers with pole-specific trailers and drivers trained on oversized securement. We run dedicated pole routes with equipment built specifically for flag poles and light poles, even the loads most carriers won't touch.
We just completed a specialty driver delivery from Kalamazoo Flag to Bryan Jones right here in Michigan. That's the kind of hands-on service pole freight requires in this state. If your poles are sitting on a dock because no one else will move them, we can pick up that call.
My freight keeps getting damaged during shipping
Your freight damage could stem from Michigan's freeze-thaw cycles cracking poorly sealed packages, or from inexperienced drivers handling specialized loads like auto parts or heavy machinery common in this state. Take photos of any damage before signing the delivery receipt, and verify your packaging meets the specific requirements for your freight class. Choose carriers who regularly handle your type of cargo and understand proper securement for Michigan's road conditions.
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Most Michigan manufacturers deal with oversized freight that standard carriers won't touch. If you're shipping flag poles, light poles, or any freight over 30 feet, you've probably heard 'we don't handle that' from three different trucking companies. The problem isn't the weight, it's the length and the liability most carriers won't take on.
Our trucks run regular routes between Michigan pole manufacturers like Concord Industries and job sites across the state. We're members of the American Trucking Association and work directly with Admiral Flag Poles on their Michigan backhaul routes. If you're dealing with freight that keeps getting turned away, you've probably seen our trailers on the road already.
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