HEAVY HAUL PROJECTS

Harnessing The Best Oversize (And Overweight!) Horizontal Grinder Transport Solutions

David Isherwood received a call from a repeat customer to transport a 2019 CBI Magnum Force 6800CT Horizontal Grinder.

What is a 2019 CBI Magnum Force 6800CT Horizontal Grinder?

Glad you asked! This specific grinder, manufactured by CBI, a Terex brand, was created to retire every other horizontal grinder out there. A horizontal grinder is a massive machine to clear land debris such as logs, barks, stumps, demolition materials, orchard recycling, and so much more. It's most commonly used in the forestry industry.

The small business owner reached out to David because he's worked with David before and knows he always puts his customers first. The owner purchased the horizontal grinder in an online auction and needed secure transport from Plaistow, New Hampshire to Fort Myers, Florida. That's a 1,502-mile journey.

The CBI Magnum force grinder weighs 90,000 lbs. That definitely makes it an overweight load. So, David got the proper permits and an experienced driver to haul the massive grinder safely. They opted for an 8-axle lowboy trailer because while the horizontal grinder is overweight, at 12 ft high, it is also overheight. It's an all-around oversize load, so David took extra precautions.

The driver delivered the 2019 CBI Magnum Force 6800CT Horizontal Grinder safely and on time.

David Isherwood is one of the leading transport specialists at Heavy Haulers. He knows his shipping stuff, which is why so many of his customers come back again and again. They transport with David once, and that's all it takes to know they have a long-term shipping agent for their small business equipment transport needs.

You can reach David Isherwood directly for transport at:
(713) 344-1083

Expertly Shipping An Oversized Silo Dust Collector

Transporting an oversized silo dust collector is not for the novice shipper. The client called MJ Tutwiler, knowing that he had the experience, skills, and work ethic to ship his silo dust collector from Kentucky to Arkansas safely. In fact, when the client purchased the dust collector, the manufacturer insisted on using a different carrier, but the client declined, knowing without hesitation MJ was the man for the job.

MJ took on the job with confidence. First, he got ahold of his top driver with a lowboy trailer, wanting to have as much top clearance for the silo as possible. The massive height of the silo dust collector required front and rear pilot cars, as well as a pole car. So, he contracted the best to ensure the safety of the transport crew and other motorists on the road. Once all that was squared away, he got an expert rigging crew to load the crane onto the trailer.

After double-checking the silo dust collector's securement and that everything was in place, the team took off on the 557-mile journey. The team followed top safety standards and protocols. They arrived in North Little Rock on time, and of course, MJ had another expert rigging crew there to offload the silos with cranes safely.

The client knew he made the right choice by sticking to his decision and working with MJ for transport.

You can reach MJ Tutwiler directly for transport at:
(713) 344-1083

Transporting the world's largest Shulte Mower FX742

AJ Adams transported the world's largest Shulte Mower FX742. This short-haul traveled from Zeeland, North Dakota, to Hoopple, North Dakota, but the massive size of the mower required expert shipping services--which AJ provided with ease.

The rotary cutter opens up to 42' wide. However, AJ cut that down by shipping the mower in a folded-up position. That's one of the reasons AJ is an excellent transport agent. He makes the shipping experience smooth and easy for the client.

AJ also coordinated the permits, loading, and unloading. The client was beyond impressed with his attention to detail. The oversize Shulte Mower was delivered safely and on time, which meant the client didn't lose any time for his business.

AJ is an expert transport agent with our Tampa, Florida office. To speak with him directly, call for a quote! (856) 656-0426.

You can reach AJ Adams directly for transport at:
(856) 656-0426

Transporting 40 Mobile Dorms for Hurricane Ian Relief

Jay Hays and Josh Shaw were contracted by a client who had to transport 40 mobile dorm units from California to Florida. This was an extremely important transport, because these modular units would act as temporary housing for contractors building homes for displaced Floridians. Hurricane Ian, a devastating category 4 hurricane made landfall on the west coast of Florida in September of 2022. Josh and Jay did such a great job, that not only is this listed on our projects page, but it was the featured transport of December 2022.

Not only did these two experienced agents handle everything from start to finish, they also flew out to California to supervise the transport personally. Find out more detail about what went into this transport now.

You can reach Jay Hays directly for transport at:
(561) 621-5985

You can reach Josh Shaw directly for transport at:
(561) 944-7254

Crane Load Assistance for a Vintage Caboose

A client called Antonio to transport their classic caboose on a short haul in Texas. However, the most pivotal aspect of this transport was load assistance. The client needed a company that could provide safe load assistance, getting the caboose off the track section and onto a lowboy trailer for shipping. Not a problem for Antonio. He detailed every step of the load assistance and transport process for the client. His knowledge and expertise made it easy for the client to choose Heavy Haulers and Antonio specifically as the transport agent.

Antonio found the best crane and rigging crew in Anderson, Texas. They arrived on time, and the team got to work. To transport the caboose safely, they had to remove the wheels and lower them on the lowboy trailer. The track section and wheels were transported on a separate flatbed trailer. With the caboose safely on the way, Antonio arranged for a different crew at the delivery location in Spring, Texas, for unloading assistance. The crew unloaded the track section, wheels, and caboose, putting it all together again. The client was ecstatic at the exceptional professionalism and quality of service.

You can reach Antonio Rodriguez directly for transport at:
(713) 344-1083

Shipping an Oversize Recycling Unit to Maryland

One of our top senior logistics agents, David Jones, received a call to transport an oversize recycling unit from Georgia to Maryland. The client had a trailer, but no truck, which meant they needed a power only transport. That wasn't a problem for David. He specializes in transporting oversize loads in all capacities. David went to work finding the best driver, with the best truck, to hook up the step deck trailer. He also pulled the necessary permits to transport the 58,000lb recycling unit from Georgia to Maryland. David, like the rest of our logistics agent, make sure every detail is covered to ensure safe transport.

David double-checked the driver's credentials and experience, and ensured there was nothing on the record that could be a hazard to the transport. Once the best driver was selected, David sent him to the pickup point. With the oversize recycling unit already loaded on the trailer, the driver only needed to hook it up to the truck. Still, to be thorough, the team not only double checked the hookup, but made sure the recycling unit was safely secured to the trailer. At Heavy Haulers we provide the safest and most quality transports available. Thanks to David's planning, the oversize recycling unit was delivered safely and on time.

You can reach David Jones directly for transport at:
(561) 944-6016

Transporting an Oversize Pump Skid to Ohio

Christopher Arce, a logistics agent out of our Fort Lauderdale, Florida office, received a call to ship an 18,000lb pump skid from Corpus Christi, Texas to West Chester, Ohio. The massive pump skid came in at 27ft in length, 9.5 feet in width, and 6.5 feet in height. Because, generally, the legal load width is 8.5 feet, this pump skid transport was an oversize load. Christopher obtained the proper permits and found a driver qualified to ship heavy equipment. This was a rush load, so Christopher decided on a hot shot trucking solution. He also got an experienced crew to safely load and unload the pump skid.

Because the pump skid could not be driven onto the trailer, they used cranes to load it. This also needed to be tarped, as requested by the client. They wanted additional protection from the elements. Christopher made sure to adhere to all the clients' requests and ensured the top safety protocols were followed during every step of transport. Pump skids are systems that have a pump, as well as an electric motor or diesel engine mounted to the steel base. They are used for water pumping, fire suppression, chemical suppression, and more. Thanks to Christopher's expert precision and quality service, the pump skid was delivered to Ohio safely and on time.

You can reach Christopher Arce directly for transport at:
(954) 495-8505

Transporting a 184,000lb Supercooker to California

Travis Selochan, a senior transport agent at Heavy Haulers, received the request to transport this 184,000lb 260U Supercooker from Texas to California. That's right, 184,000lbs of heavy machinery that required precision and skill for safe transport. After evaluating the load, Travis realized that because of the oversize nature, the Supercooker shipment would need two cranes for loading and delivery. He put together an expert team, not only to ensure the safety of the machinery, but of the people handling it.

Knowing his client was on a budget, Travis went above and beyond to find an affordable rate for the Supercooker transport. He found rates that were considerably lower than the competitors, much to the client's satisfaction. Travis prepared the customer on what to expect for pickup and delivery. He mapped out the route, obtained the permits, and even took care of the pilot cars. We delivered the oversize Supercooker safely and on time, thanks to Travis's attention to detail and expert strategy.

Hauling a 103,000lb Hydraulic Hoist

When it comes to heavy hauling, we're the best. Nick is an expert agent who knew exactly what to do when he got the call to transport an oversize hydraulic hoist. The client wanted a knowledgeable agent who could ship his equipment safely. Nick knows how to handle oversize, over weight, wide loads, and super loads. As soon as he had all the details, Nick started planning the transport.

Due to the sheer size of this hydraulic hoist, Nick knew he would have to get some assistance in place. This was not only a two truck job, but the hydraulic hoist transport required cranes for loading and unloading. Outriggers were also needed on both ends of the trailers. Nick had the hydraulic hoist picked up from Philadelphia, PA and delivered on time to Lackawanna, NY. Nick's experience and determination provided a quality transport experience for the client.

2002 Freightliner Double Decker Digital Bus

When it comes to bus transports, you always want Roger to handle it. He is the dedicated Bus Transport Specialist here at Heavy Haulers. When the call came in for this 2002 Freightliner Double Decker Digital Bus, they specifically asked for Roger. When he found out delicate this bus transport needed to be, Roger went into action.

To ensure there was no damage, Roger hired two rotator trucks to lift and load on pick up. He made sure to work with the best and most experienced crew to ensure this bus transport went as smoothly as possible.

This bus traveled on a drop deck trailer from Roger also made sure a rotator truck lift was waiting at the destination. The bus was delivered safely and on time, thanks to Rogers skilled experience.

You can reach Roger Castro directly for transport at:
(754) 600-8305

Transporting a 6.5 Million Dollar Data Processor

You read that right. William Thomas hauled this 6.5 Million Dollar Data Processor from Buena Park, CA to Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. That's a full cross country transport for this data processor. When they got the call, the client told them of the importance--and value--of this data processor. William knew that this oversize load was going to need a lot of caution and security measures. They wanted to make sure that it made it safely.

After talking to several drivers, they selected one they thought fit the job. Thanks to years of experience, William is an expert at selecting the best driver for an oversize load. They always take special care, especially for loads worth as much 6.5 million dollars. After securing the data processor with straps and other safety gear, they made the driver double check it. Then, the data processor was off.

Thanks to the skills and knowledge of William Thomas this 6.5 million dollar data processor arrived in Maryland safely and on time.

You can reach William Thomas directly for transport at:
(800) 908-6206

Shipping a CB2 Hardening Furnace from Wisconsin to Illinois

Milos Visnjik shipped this CB2 Hardening Furnace for a client out of Wisconsin. Hardening furnaces are commonly used for the heat treatment of steel alloys. When Milos received the call, he obtained all the details, before providing the client with a free shipping estimate. As one of our top senior logistics specialists, Milos knew exactly how to handle a project of this size. At Heavy Haulers, our specialists understand it's about more than just a transport--it's about the care that goes into it.

Safe Delivery After a Long Heavy Haul Journey

Instead of picking just any driver, Milos made sure to recruit the best driver for the job. The CB2 Hardening Furnace was tarped and then secured to the trailer. This kept it safe from harsh road elements. Once safely delivered, the client was happy to keep Milos' number on hand for future oversize transports.

Milos is a highly requested logistics specialist for a reason. He always makes sure the job is done with top quality service.

You can reach Milos Visnjik directly for transport at:
(754) 203-4548

Transporting a Tugboat From Florida to New York

Stephen Ladd got the call to transport this 38,000lb tugboat from the warm south to the cooler north. Professionals used a crane to dismantle and load the inoperable tugboat. The top two pilot houses rode on one truck, while the main fuselage of the tugboat rode on another.

The team strapped down the tugboat parts to RGN trailers for safe transport. Stephen also obtained the necessary overweight and overwidth permits. He also enlisted the aid of a pilot car to escort the oversize tugboat loads.

Thanks to Stephen\'s expertise and professionalism, the team delivered the tugboat by deadline. Cranes also assisted in the offloading process when the tugboat arrived.

You can reach Stephen Ladd directly for transport at:
(754) 704-8122

Oversize Boiler Tank Transport

Jay Hays arranged the pickup of this oversize boiler tank at the port in Houston. After arriving from Spain, they used a crane and loaded this heavy haul onto a bucket truck. To ensure safe travel, the secured rigging was double and triple checked. Jay arranged for a convoy to ride along with the boiler transport. This oversize haul required pilot cars and police for the most safety. Since the boiler is so large, they had to move and prop up power lines to avoid hazards. Jay made sure to take every precaution for a safe oversize transport.

Safe Delivery After a Long Heavy Haul Journey

From Texas, the boiler went to Hupp Electric Motors in Marian, IA. That's a 1,152-mile long haul for this oversize boiler tank. Jay monitored this heavy haul truck load during every leg of the journey. The boiler tank had a safe and on time delivery. Using cranes again, they offloaded the boiler for a very satisfied customer.

This project required an extreme amount of effort and manpower. Thanks to Jay and the Heavy Haulers team, this boiler tank transport had a smooth heavy haul journey.

You can reach Jay Hays directly for transport at:
(561) 944-7254

McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom Transport

We loaded this Phantom in Burlington VT and shipped it to Richmond, VA. We decided to transport this load on 3 separate trailers, 1 for the body, 2 for the wings, and a 3rd trailer for the vertical stabilizer frame and crated items including that included 2 fuel tanks, 2 pylons, 2 wing tips, 2 missile launchers, 4 wing flaps, 2 leading edge slats, 1 tail cone, 1 horizontal stabilizer, 2 access doors for under the wings, 3 wing top access panels, 6 LH fuselage panels, 6 RH fuselage panels, 3 under fuselage/wing panels, and even the LH/RH missile launcher!

We arranged loading and unloading on both pickup and delivery by arranging crane services with the proper insurance backed by our secondary contingency cargo insurance to be safe. Once loaded, we drove it at a safe speed a total of 650 miles to VA. We provided 3 removable gooseneck trailers with escorts and pilot cars to travel across 6 states. Permits and escorts all obtained and coordinated by Heavy Haulers!

Maintaining a Legal Load.

This load took strategic position planning considering the odd size of each piece. One of those being the wings, which ended up slanting at an angle slightly wider than 90 degrees, closer to 110 degrees. At this angle, it sat under 12ft wide in order to avoid a route survey and police escorts. We used a lower lowboy trailer at 14 inches from the ground rather than 18 inches which significantly helped this transport stay a legal load.

You can reach William Thomas directly for transport at:
(800) 908-6206

Oversize Furnace Transport

Loaded in Mobile, Alabama, we transported a single furnace weighing 19,000 lbs, 10.5 ft in width, 25 ft in length, and 17 ft in height. Heavy Haulers provided a removable gooseneck trailer with escorts and pilot cars to travel cross state. Permits and escorts all obtained and coordinated by Heavy Haulers!

Transporting a Gulfstream Aircraft Airframe

This classic 1982 Bombardier Challenger 600 was recently transported on an extended RGN trailer. This Utah to Florida trip required oversize permits but did not require escorts because we only stretched to 90 feet. The planes overall length measured 65’ with 55’ of that sitting in the well. The planes engines, wings and tail section were transported on an extendable flatbed.