Transportation device for a wind turbine component and method of using same

A method of transporting a wind turbine component on an existing road includes loading the wind turbine component on a transportation device in a first orientation using the transportation device, reorienting the component to a second orientation while mounted on the transportation device, and using the transportation device to transport the component on the road. The transportation device includes a trailer having a front portion and a rear portion, each including a fixed frame, a movable frame, lift actuators, and a connecting member configured to be coupled to the component. A drive system is provided for rotating the component when mounted on the transportation device.