One nice thing about professional haulers is you can count on them to get the job done. They have the experience, know-how and the proper equipment to pull off even huge jobs like hauling a power boat to a new waterway.
The electronic systems in modern industrial equipment allow for an unprecedented level of accuracy, which is why they come with such a substantial price tag. Fortunately, you can count on machinery moving experts to move your equipment delicately to avoid damaging electronics.
Heavy equipment hauling is a trucking industry niche that involves transporting outsized or overweight loads made up of equipment pieces like backhoes, excavators, trucks and cranes. This type of equipment tends to be more than large and heavy. It is also difficult to handle, with uneven weight distribution and hinged or jointed sections.
If you work in construction, you're probably used to hauling heavy machinery all over the country. And since there are problems when transporting heavy equipment across the country, we have the knowledge to help you avoid those by moving the machinery ourselves.
By contracting with us, you see a substantial reduction to your paperwork and administrative chores as our staff will take care of those elements associated with drivers, transport, and delivery.
Despite our expertise and enthusiasm in our belief that we can meet all needs, we will be honest with you when it comes to evaluating your machinery moving needs. If a move is not cost effective, we will tell you, and explain why.
Construction companies are always in need of moving services because they have to transport heavy equipment like tractors, power generators, and excavators to different locations quite frequently. It's important to deliver these machines safely to the construction site, and heavy equipment moving companies can provide services like rigging and excavation in addition to moving your equipment.
When traveling across the country hauling heavy equipment or other loads like overweight freight, it may be necessary to obtain multiple permits and undertake special maintenance and safety measures.
The regulations set out by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for securing and moving heavy equipment vary with the weight and size of the item transported, but they all share similar characteristics. For any project, we ensure our crews adhere to the requirements assigned to each item.
When hauling construction equipment, it is quite necessary to remove any sand, dirt and gravel before loading it on to the truck. Doing so minimizes the chance that the load will shift because of decreased friction with the load bed.
Professional movers often use rigging when moving and transporting loads of heavy machinery. Basic rigging tools commonly used throughout the process include rollers, wedges, pry bars, jacks, chains, straps, eye bolts, and shackles.
Each state or country has its own set of specifications as to what constitutes over-dimension loads, which can cause problems if you are not aware of them. As specialists, we know and follow the regulations so delays are prevented.
In 1921, cranes moved the gold vault into position beneath the Federal Reserve Bank in New York City, which was a monumental undertaking. The vault, its 9-foot door and the surrounding door frame weighed more than 230 tons.
Transporting heavy equipment involves a number of precise procedures necessary for a successful trip, including: determining gross weight, providing balanced weight distribution for the cargo, obtaining permits for outsized loads, managing routes and maintaining timetables.
When you were a kid, did you ever play with Tonka trucks, moving around dirt and rocks? Well, that’s what we get to do for a living, but instead of rocks, we move heavy machinery.
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, who is directly responsible for securing heavy equipment traveling over U.S. roadways? If you guessed the driver of the truck or other transport vehicle, you're right.
A forklift is one of the most commonly used tools when moving heavy equipment. Some are designed to carry certain weights, so it's important not to exceed the weight limit so the forklift doesn't tip over.
If you're planning to move heavy equipment or other large items via hauler or truck, you're in good company. Almost 70 percent of the tonnage moved across the U.S. every year travels this way.
Regardless of the heavy equipment that needs to be moved, there are tools meant specifically for moving those heavy-duty machines from one place to another without damaging it. The tool needed for the job depends on the weight of the equipment and the way it needs to be moved.
Prior to being granted a permit to transport oversized cargo, a route survey must first be accomplished. This survey verifies that the truck and its cargo can traverse the route safely and clear any overhead obstructions like bridges and overpasses.
Planning a construction project with a lot of pieces of heavy machinery? You don’t have to scramble to hire all of the experts you need for the job. Machinery moving companies already have the specialists needed to move and install heavy machinery.
For transporting heavy equipment, escort drivers must have the ability to assess a delivery site to make sure there is enough room for the hauling vehicle to maneuver so adjustments can be quickly made if there is an issue.
