Tread Carefully! Transporting an M5A1 Stuart Tank from Illinois to
Texas
When the client called Heavy Haulers, they already put themselves on
track
for a successful tank transport.
Dylan Barron, out of our Doral, FL office, received the call to ship an M5A1
Stuart Tank from Illinois to Texas. The client, a representative for a company that
recovers artifacts and WWII items for The National Museum of the Pacific War, needed an
experienced heavy equipment shipping agent who could provide smooth transport.
This M5A1 Stuart Tank was one of the first 500 to roll off the assembly line
and deployed to the front in response to WWII. The museum couldn’t
tread lightly when it
came to shipping this important piece of American history.
Understanding the significance of the M5A1 Stuart Tank, Dylan went above and
beyond to ensure that every step of this oversize load transport went off without a
hitch.
- Origin:
Illinois
- Destination:
Texas
- Total
Miles: 1,208 miles
Hauling Heavy Metal! Everything Needed to Provide The Best M5A1
Stuart Tank Transport Solutions
At Heavy Haulers, our professional and experienced team takes transport to
the next level. That’s precisely what Dylan did for the client transporting the Stuart
tank from Illinois to Texas.
The classic Stuart Tank’s mechanical issues stopped it from reversing. So,
Dylan contracted a 55-ton wrecker to prep, lift, and safely load the M5A1 onto the step
deck trailer. Dylan ensured the securement of the tank twice. No way could anything
happen to this piece of American history.
Dylan has years of oversize load transport experience, and safety is always
his top priority. In this case, he wanted to ensure the chance for a margin of error was
as low as possible.
He oversaw every step of the transport, ensured the driver had the proper
credentials and experience, and that everything went as smoothly as possible.
Once secure, the driver began the journey from Illinois to Texas.