JUNE FEATURED TRANSPORT

Transporting an Oversize Train Tank

Shipping an Oversize Train Tank on a Short Haul in Texas

Welcome to the June featured transport! Corey Austin, out of our Doral, Florida office, snagged the June spot by shipping this oversize train tank.

What is a train tank?

A train tank, also called a tank car, is a cylindrical railcar designed to hold liquids for transport. This could be anything from fuel to water or hazardous chemicals. Train tanks are one of the safest modes of transportation for shipping dangerous liquids.

Corey transported this 54,000-lbs empty tank car from Wichita Falls, Texas, to Sonora, Texas. While both towns are in Texas, it’s still a 305.5-mile journey via US-277S.

Plus, the client called Corey last minute, needing urgent and immediate transport for the train tank.

Last Minute Tank Car Transport on a 72ft Stretch Lowboy Trailer

When the client called Corey, he wasn’t expecting a tight deadline for the oversize tank car, but that’s precisely what he had. The client needed the train tank picked up as soon as possible.

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The length of the massive tank required a specialized trailer to ship it safely. Corey needed a 72ft stretch lowboy trailer to transport the tank car.

Not exactly a common trailer that he can get anywhere.

But Corey found a driver who had a trailer with the specifications to haul the tank car that day. The driver had experience with over-length loads and a clean record, which was precisely what Corey needed for quality transport.

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Next Day Train Tank Delivery to Sonora, Texas

Aside from finding the right trailer, Corey also needed a crane rigging crew to load the train tank. He found a local crew willing to do the last-minute job. After vetting them, to ensure they had the proper licensing and capability, Corey sent them to the pickup location. The crew safely loaded the tank onto the extended lowboy trailer, and the driver set off onto US-277S.

Corey took everything, including the permits, beforehand. He ensured the client had everything they needed for the train tank transport.

The driver delivered the tank safely the next day. The client was ecstatic that everything went so smoothly, considering the tight deadline.

Corey gained a repeat customer for his exception shipping services.

Corey Austin

Doral Branch Manager
7,000+ Transports

About Corey Austin

Corey is the branch manager of the Doral, Florida office. He enjoys camping and overlanding, being in nature, and spirituality. He also enjoys reading and playing sports. Corey enjoys transporting heavy equipment and oversize loads with the best solutions for his clients. His competitive edge makes him a skilled agent to find the best rates available. Corey is a vital asset to the NTS team.