Transporting large, bulky equipment such as backhoes, earth movers, cranes and other construction equipment is no easy task. These loads often require special flatbed trailers called lowboys because they are so large. Due to their weight, shape and size, they …
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Generally speaking, cargo is transported by trucking companies hauling dry van trailers, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds. They can easily maneuver roadways, through heavy traffic and in inclement weather. Transporting extremely heavy, tall, or wide cargo is a much different story. …
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Shipments that exceed the legal dimensions and/or weight restrictions established for traveling on local, state and federal highways and roads are considered heavy haul trucking shipments. Because of their size, many heavy haul loads cannot fit within a conventional closed …
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When you buy equipment, whether light or huge, at an auction, you will always face the challenge of how to carry the equipment to your yard or factory. Described below is a process you can follow to transport equipment bought …
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Owning and operating trucks and trailers to haul freight is extremely expensive. Some of the largest companies in the country have chosen to outsource their fleets, rather than owning. A small or medium-sized business owner, with even more limit resources, …
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There is something different about transporting heavy machinery that makes the job a little more difficult than other types of hauling. There are many out there who are not comfortable with the idea of having to move these types of …
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While the shipping industry frequently is involved in dealing with various risks and challenges, sometimes those challenges are big. Very big. Massive, heavy machinery and equipment, component parts for things like wind turbines and airplanes, large-scale concrete pre-casts; all of …
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Flatbed Trucking is a transportation service available for oversized or wide load items. It is great to use for transporting heavy machinery, building supplies, or equipment. It is a great option for items that cannot or do not have to …
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