Building Materials Logistics
top or side loading by crane is often necessary, as is the availability of fastening straps or stanchions (bolsters).
Our service solves the problem of finding specialized transport. Here, in just a few minutes, you can find a crane truck for moving portable cabins, an open flatbed for bricks, or a long-bed trailer for rebar, negotiating the freight rate directly with the contractor.
For Shippers
Need to bring in gas blocks, precast concrete slabs, or timber? Choose a vehicle that fits the dimensions and loading method required for your project.
- Any Loading Type: Search for trucks with top-loading, side-loading, or tail-lift capabilities.
- Cost Savings: Run tenders among carriers to get the best price per trip.
- Reliability: Check carrier reviews to entrust your cargo to a professional who knows how to properly secure pallets and heavy loads.
For Carriers
Operating an open flatbed or a crane truck? The construction season is your time to earn.
- Minimize Downtime: Find backloads and partial loads (LTL) to avoid running empty.
- Specific Cargo: Filter requests tailored to your equipment—whether you need stanchions, an "A-frame" for glass, or just a flat deck.
- Direct Clients: Communicate directly with site managers and suppliers to build long-term business relationships.
Features of Transporting Different Building Materials
On Lardi-Trans, users look for transport solutions for the diverse tasks of the construction sector:
- Precast Concrete: Floor slabs, rings, and foundation blocks. These require open semi-trailers and secure fastening with chains or heavy-duty straps.
- Metal Products and Pipes: Transporting long pipes and rebar often requires trucks with stanchions (uprights) and a long wheelbase ("shalandas").
- Bricks and Blocks on Pallets: Transportation by flatbed trucks or crane trucks for convenient on-site unloading.
- Glass and Windows: Requires specialized transport equipped with "A-frame" racks.
FAQ: Answers to Questions About Construction Cargo Transport
How do I find a truck with a crane (HIAB/KMU)?
A crane truck is one of the most in-demand types of equipment as it saves on renting a separate crane for unloading. In the Lardi-Trans transport search filter, select the body type "Crane truck" or specify this requirement in your cargo notes.
What factors influence the cost of building material transport?
The price is affected by the vehicle type (open flatbed vs. curtain-side), cargo dimensions, route complexity (e.g., site access via unpaved roads), and the loading method. Transporting oversized cargo (like wide portable cabins) will cost more due to the need for special permits.
What does "top loading" mean and why is it important?
Many heavy building materials (rebar bundles, concrete blocks) are loaded onto the vehicle only by an overhead crane. Standard curtain-side trailers are not always suitable for this (they require the roof to be slid back). When searching for a vehicle, always specify the loading type: "top," "side," or "rear."
How do I transport long rebar or pipes?
For such loads, long-bed trailers (13.6 m) are usually booked. If the pipes are round and could roll, always ensure the carrier provides stanchions (vertical posts) for the safe fixation of the cargo.
Does Lardi-Trans provide laborers or riggers?
No, Lardi-Trans is an information exchange for finding transport. Matters regarding loading/unloading (H&M), the availability of riggers, or laborers are discussed directly with the carrier or handled by the sender/receiver at the site.
What documents are required for transporting timber or metal?
In addition to the standard Waybill (CMR for international), transporting metal may require proof of ownership documents. For timber and lumber, special phytosanitary certificates or wood origin documents are often required depending on local legislation.