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Shipping Christmas trees in bulk on a flatbed trailer

How To Transport Christmas Trees in Bulk

Every year, more than 40 million Christmas trees are planted in the United States to prepare for the holiday season. While choosing the best Christmas tree might be the fun part, shipping them to their ultimate location can be a dangerous operation if not done right. Christmas trees transports are sensitive and need to be done efficiently to ensure safe delivery. Shipping Christmas trees in bulk must be done right to ensure the trees aren’t damaged.

Most Common Christmas Trees Transported

Fir Trees
Fraser Fir, Grand Fir, Noble Fir, Douglas Fir, Canaan Fir

Spruce Trees
White Spruce, Colorado Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce

Pine Trees
Virginia Pine, Scotch Pine, White Pine

Cedar Trees
Eastern Redcedar

Cypress Trees
Leyland Cypress, Arizona Cypress

Transporting Christmas Trees in Bulk

Shipping Christmas trees requires specialized hauling conditions, which can make the process complicated. In that case, hauling experts discourage Christmas tree transportation with several drop-offs or pickup points over long distances. Flatbed trailer shipping for Christmas trees is an option, but this exposes the trees to extreme external elements, including wind, temperature fluctuations, and other climatic factors. Transporters must put special precautions in place to keep the quality. More often, Christmas trees are shipped in dry vans or refrigerated trucks equipped with temperature control. These will keep the plants protected from the harsh elements preventing heat and physical damage. Refrigerated trucks also help keep Christmas Trees fresh.

The primary goal when moving the pines and firs is to ship and deliver them safely and quickly. The trees will only keep their fresh and glorious look only when in a cold, humid place. It is therefore crucial that the trees are transported rapidly and placed in water as soon as possible. Arranging Christmas trees for transportation can be daunting without the proper experience. That is why you should hire a reliable shipping company to ship Christmas trees in bulk. Heavy Haulers have the experience and capability to safely transport Christmas trees all across the country. Our drivers take precautions every step of the way for safe Christmas tree delivery.

Top Tips For Shipping Christmas Trees In Bulk

Always Use The Best Trailer To Transport Christmas Trees

This could be a refrigerated van, dry van, or flatbed with the proper precautions.

Be Aware Of Weather Conditions When Shipping Christmas Trees

Christmas trees require a swift shipping process. It is therefore crucial to watch the weather before scheduling a pickup appointment. You also want to ensure you’re not going to drive through hazardous conditions, to ensure the quality of the Christmas tree transport.

Contact The Experts

Shipping Christmas trees from the farm to a commercial property, or Christmas tree lot should be done by the experts. Heavy Haulers is well equipped with quality and modern shipping equipment which will suit your Christmas tree shipping needs. Working with experts ensures the safest and most comprehensive bulk Christmas tree transport.

Transport Your Christmas Trees With Heavy Haulers Today!

Step 1: Fill Out Quote Form

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Step 2: Speak With An Agent

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Step 3: Get Transported On Time

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