HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRANSPORT REQUIRES EXPERTISE
The logistics of transporting heavy, oversized loads via roadway to locations across North America requires the expertise only experienced heavy haul trucking companies can offer. NATS Canada is one of Canada’s premier 3PL providers with access to a vast network of oversize load trucking companies that can facilitate any and all heavy equipment shipping from Canada to US vice versa needs.
The task undertaken by heavy equipment hauling companies requires experience in not just organizing the logistics of the move, but also ensuring any heavy equipment shipping is done in compliance with all current safety regulations governing the movement of oversized loads. When it comes to heavy haul carriers in Ontario, NATS Canada is second to none in terms of professionalism, safety, compliance, and customer service through every stage of the move. Our network of heavy machinery transport companies means we can quickly mobilize the right equipment, drivers, and safety team to guide any oversized load to its destination with minimal issues along the way. There is no load too large that we can’t handle. Our experience in heavy equipment transport and 3PL execution makes us the #1 choice in Canada. We provide prompt services for heavy haul from Canada to US and vice versa.
WHY NATS CANADA FOR HEAVY HAUL SERVICES
Through years of working with heavy equipment transport providers, NATS Canada has been able to identify the premier heavy haul carriers currently operating in Canada and the USA. We have built a strong, stable network of flatbed and heavy equipment hauling companies who specialize in oversize loads. That means we can deliver cargo on time and within budget for any heavy haul shipment exceeding the maximum weight (approximately 46,000 lbs) or maximum dimensions allowed for over-the-road shipping.
Not all heavy equipment hauling companies are created equal. As a result, contacting heavy haul trucking companies likes NATS Canada for your heavy equipment shipping in Canada needs means you’re working with a company that understands the challenges, and we can quickly make pro-active decisions to help ensure your heavy load shipping is handled by the right professionals.
There are three primary reasons why NATS CANADA is recognized across North America as a top name in heavy equipment transport:
- NATS Canada works with customers to ensure the right equipment is chosen for the job. That means everything from multi-axle equipment, b-trains or other forms of specialized equipment. Our team starts by conducting a thorough analysis of your needs before determining the best equipment required to meet timelines, budget, and safety expectations.
- NATS Canada offers a full menu of heavy equipment shipping services. These include the safe and fully compliant transport of steel-related products such as coil, stainless plate, I-beam’s, h-beams, roll-formed product, and helical piles to name a few. From oversized windmill rotors to industrial machinery, our team at NATS Canada includes the experts you can rely on to help ship anything that exceeds weight permissible.
- For construction heavy equipment transportation, think NATS Canada first. NATS often works with large construction companies and builders to help them with their heavy haul needs. This includes quick, efficient, transport for all kinds of specialized construction equipment including tractors, cranes, metal beams and other prefab materials.
HEAVY HAUL CARRIERS FOR OVERSIZE LOAD TRANSPORTATION
When you are facing the challenge of moving heavy equipment or cargo that can’t be moved on a standard flatbed, NATS Canada is the name to turn to. As a leader in heavy equipment hauling services, we can coordinate a variety of multi-axle configurations and have the capacity to transport heavy haul loads of up to 100,000 kg. Avoid delays in service by looking for heavy equipment trucking companies that can’t deliver. Call NATS Canada and work with the best. NATS Canada – we keep it moving!
FAQs
WHAT IS HEAVY HAUL TRUCKING?
Heavy haul trucking is all about moving loads that are heavier or larger than standard loads. That could mean anything from heavy industrial machinery heading to mine operations in the north to wide loads or oversized freight heading south across the border. A 3PL provider like NATS Canada can coordinate your heavy haul shipping anywhere in Canada, the United States or Mexico, ensuring quick, affordable and safe delivery every time.
HOW CAN I START THE PROCESS OF TRANSPORTING MY HEAVY EQUIPMENT OVERSEAS?
The shipping of heavy equipment overseas requires an experienced 3PL provider. There are many hurdles involved that are easily handled if the company jumping over them has the expertise required. Providing proper documentation is critical: this will have to include specifications and dimensions, a certificate of title or notarized bill of sale to prove ownership, identification of both the shipper and the consignee, and a complete packing list. The bottom line is, working with a professional 3PL like NATS Canada ensures your shipment will reach its destination when promised.
WHAT ARE THE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR HEAVY HAUL FREIGHT?
Hauling huge, oversized loads over land is a heavily regulated endeavor. It’s why you need to work with a 3PL company like NATS Canada to ensure you have the proper permits in place to ensure hassle free transport along the entire route. These include such permits and documentation as city, municipality-specific, or county permits. Different permits may be required to comply with provincial or state transportation requirement. These can be issued quickly if you know how to obtain them. That’s why it’s important to have NATS Canada working on your behalf.
WHAT IS THE WIDEST LOAD YOU CAN HAUL WITHOUT A PERMIT?
The largest load you can haul without a permit can be no more than 102-inches wide. After that, other rules kick in that may require you to secure permits, hire escort vehicles, and provide other safety measures. NATS Canada can quickly determine what is needed to ensure the safe transport of your oversized load.
