Machinery and equipment
Machinery and Equipment Transport
Machinery is expensive, top-heavy and often too tall for an enclosed trailer. We move it on flatbeds and Conestogas, secured to code and protected from the weather.
Common problems
What gets in the way of machinery & equipment freight
High-value freight
The problemOne piece of machinery can be worth more than the truck that carries it.
How we handle itDrivers secure it to federal cargo securement rules, and live tracking shows the load the whole way.
Weather exposure
The problemRain and road spray damage controls, electrical parts and finishes.
How we handle itA Conestoga covers the entire load, and open-deck machinery is tarped before it leaves.
Loading without a dock
The problemMachinery is loaded by forklift or crane from the side or top, not at a dock.
How we handle itFlatbeds and Conestogas open fully for side and overhead loading.
Tight delivery dates
The problemInstallation crews and plant shutdowns are scheduled around the delivery.
How we handle itWe plan the run from your delivery date, and expedited service covers the urgent moves.
What we haul
Machinery & equipment freight we move
Industrial machinery
Presses, CNC machines, compressors and production equipment.
Crated equipment
Crated and skidded machinery and parts.
Electrical equipment
Transformers, switchgear and generators that must stay dry.
Truck and equipment parts
Axles, engines, frames and heavy components.
Agricultural equipment
Implements and attachments within legal dimensions.
Who books with us
- Equipment manufacturers
- Industrial plants
- Equipment dealers
- Machine shops
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Equipment and services
Built around your freight
Flatbed
An open deck for freight that loads from the side or top, chained or strapped to federal securement rules.
Conestoga
A flatbed with a rolling tarp system. It loads from the side like a flatbed and covers the freight like a van.
Expedited
When a load cannot wait, we can have a truck ready in as little as 4 hours.
24/7 dispatch and tracking
In-house dispatch around the clock, with live ELD and GPS tracking on every truck.
How a load moves
From quote to delivery
- 1
Get a rate
Enter the pickup and delivery ZIP codes in the calculator. You get one all-in number with fuel included.
- 2
Plan the load
Dispatch confirms the trailer, the weight and your pickup and delivery appointments.
- 3
Pickup and transit
One driver and one truck from pickup to delivery, tracked live by ELD and GPS.
- 4
Delivery
The truck arrives on your appointment, and proof of delivery comes back to you.
Lanes we run
Where we haul machinery & equipment freight
A sample of our lanes for this industry. Need a different lane? Put your ZIP codes in the calculator.
- Charlotte, NC to Detroit, MII-77 N, I-75 NVan or flatbed630 mi · 2 daysView lane
- Cleveland, OH to Charlotte, NCI-77 SVan or flatbed520 mi · 2 daysView lane
- Charlotte, NC to Cleveland, OHI-77 NVan or flatbed520 mi · 2 daysView lane
- Pittsburgh, PA to Columbia, SCI-79 S, I-77 S, I-26 EFlatbed575 mi · 2 daysView lane
- Raleigh, NC to Mobile, ALI-40 W, I-85 S, I-65 SFlatbed770 mi · 2 daysView lane
- Charlotte, NC to Fort Wayne, INI-77 N, US-33, I-469Van or flatbed600 mi · 2 daysView lane
Questions
Machinery & equipment shipping, answered
What equipment do you use for machinery?
Flatbeds and Conestogas. A Conestoga is a flatbed with a rolling tarp system that covers the whole load and still opens for side and overhead loading.
Do you haul oversize machinery?
We haul legal-size loads. If your machine is over legal width or height, ask dispatch before you book.
How do you secure machinery?
Drivers chain or strap each piece to federal cargo securement rules and recheck it during the trip.
Can you protect electrical equipment from rain?
Yes. Switchgear, generators and other moisture-sensitive equipment ride on a Conestoga or under tarps.
Can you move machinery on short notice?
Yes. Expedited service can have a truck ready in as little as 4 hours for a plant shutdown or a breakdown.