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What is heavy equipment transport

Heavy equipment transport services require a transporter with a lot of experience in heavy haul. Unlike shipping standard LTL and FTL freight, heavy equipment transport requires special handling, oversize load permits, and special freight carriers. Additionally, heavy equipment shipping needs certain specialized trailers in order to haul certain equipment items. These tractors, forklifts, and backhoes are big purchases, and you want to be sure they safely arrive. There are things you can do to make sure your heavy equipment shipment is smoothly and efficiently delivered. Find the right heavy haul specialist, make sure you have the right heavy equipment freight insurance, and choose the best trucking options for transporting your equipment.

Most equipment will need to be shipped on a flatbed or standard trailer, though in some cases it may be able to be towed. For larger or non-moving equipment, you will likely require a specialized trailer such as a step deck or a double drop deck. For international shipments, you can use a roll-on/roll-off service, or a flat-rack container.

Type of heavy equipment

Commercial equipment

Commercial equipment transport has unique requirements that ShipIt’s transporters understand and ship your equipment without damage.

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Military equipment

Whether the military equipment shipment is local, cross country or international, our experienced transport partners help you ship it.

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Aggregate equipment

With ShipIt, it is easy to haul your aggregate equipment from the source to the final destination.

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Industrial equipment

Leveraging on our reliable transporters, we can provide industrial equipment transportation service.

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Construction equipment

Shipping construction equipment requires attention to detail, and ShipIt offers that.

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Batch equipment

Batch equipment transport has unique requirements, and ShipIt can help you with that.

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Oilfield equipment

ShipIt offers safe transport of your oilfield equipment.

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Mining equipment

We offer you custom and cost-effective solutions for shipping mining equipment.

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Types of transporter

FLATBED HEAVY HAUL

You may require a special trailer for oversized or very heavy equipment. Step deck and double drop trailers can allow for taller or heavier equipment to be loaded and transported. If your equipment warrants a specialty trailer, it’s highly likely that it will also require special permits. Consult with your transport provider so that necessary permits and special considerations are taken care of.

SPECIAL TRAILERS FOR HEAVY HAUL TRUCKING

TOWING HEAVY EQUIPMENT

For short distance moves, towing may be an option for moving your equipment. Make sure that you know what needs to happen to safely tow your machinery, such as preparing the gearbox and tires for towing conditions. Specialty towing companies will be able to handle many types and sizes of equipment.

Insurance

Licensed transporters are required to have a certain amount of liability and cargo insurance. This means that they should be able to cover any damage that occurs during the shipping process. The terms and amount of coverage can vary from company to company, and you should ask each transporter about their coverage.

The minimum required insurance will offer you some protection; however, you may find that it falls short of the true value of your equipment. Find out exactly what protection the provided insurance offers, as well as the terms for making a claim. Ask questions about what type of damage is covered and the limits of the insurance to confirm that you are adequately protected. Should you feel more insurance is necessary, ask the transporter if they offer the option of purchasing more. If not, you can usually find a third party to insure your equipment.

Heavy Equipment loads transported through uShip are eligible for uShip Cargo Insurance. When accepting a bid, you will have the option to purchase additional coverage. This policy is all-risk, covering approved goods against damage, lost or stolen claims, subject to the terms and exclusions of the policy. This is a great option for additional insurance for Heavy Equipment valued under $500,000.

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Where do we transport

With ShipIt, you can transport heavy equipment locally, cross-country, or internationally. When shipping your heavy equipment internationally, you have the option to use Roll-on/Roll-off (RO-RO). The equipment is driven on and off the transport vessel through ramps.

You can also use flat rack containers where the equipment is placed on the rack and then loaded on another transport vessel.

Equipment Shipping Price

The cost to haul your heavy equipment dramatically varies based on the type of equipment and the distance. The average price to ship heavy equipment over xxx miles is about $ per mile, while for shorter distances, the cost is 5 per mile.

How to ship a Equipment?

To ship your heavy equipment with ShipIt, create a shipping list with the details of the shipment. Once you do that, you get quotes from various providers and choose the one that best fits your needs and budget. Also, review the transporter’s profile to get to know them better.

Preparing for shipping

When you are ready to ship your heavy equipment, ensure you have all the necessary permits. Additionally, ask the transporter to help you prepare your equipment for transport. They will provide you with tips and a checklist.