Reliable Backhoe Transport Solutions

Move backhoes with confidence using specialized heavy haul coordination, open-deck equipment options, and logistics experts who understand oversized machinery. Sims Global Solutions helps plan the right trailer, securement approach, permits, routing, and tracking support so your backhoe arrives safely, efficiently, and with fewer surprises from pickup through final delivery.

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Our Backhoe Transport Services

Specialized transport solutions for moving backhoes safely, compliantly, and efficiently across local, regional, and nationwide lanes.

Heavy Haul

Heavy haul coordination for oversized and overweight machinery, including backhoes that require specialized trailers, securement planning, experienced drivers, and route review for safe over-the-road movement.

Oversized Freight

Transport support for backhoes exceeding standard legal dimensions, including over-dimensional planning, permit coordination, escort considerations, and route selection based on roadway, weather, and traffic factors.

RGN Lowboy

Specialized RGN, lowboy, multi-axle, and double drop options help accommodate taller or heavier backhoes while simplifying loading, unloading, and legal height management.

Open-Deck Trailers

Flatbed and step deck services support construction equipment moves that need open-deck access, side or top loading, lower deck height, and flexible machinery securement options.

Crane Rigging

Crane and rigging services can be paired with transport when heavy equipment requires lifting, positioning, installation, site assessment, or coordinated load securement at origin or destination.

Shipment Tracking

SimsTrak gives customers real-time shipment tracking, quoting, scheduling, consolidated billing, and reporting visibility so backhoe moves stay easier to manage from start to finish.

Backhoe loaded on lowboy trailer for transport

Our Backhoe Transport Process

Review Equipment And Load Details

We start by confirming the backhoe’s make, model, operating weight, dimensions, attachments, and pickup conditions. This helps determine whether flatbed, step deck, lowboy, RGN, or other specialized equipment is the right fit.

Plan Routing And Permits

Match The Right Equipment

Load And Secure Safely

Track Through Final Delivery

The Sims Difference

Why Choose Sims Global Solutions?

Sims Global Solutions combines specialized freight knowledge, technology, and carrier access for dependable equipment transport.

Heavy Haul

Heavy haul expertise supports safe backhoe moves with specialized trailers, securement, and route planning.

Visibility

SimsTrak provides real-time tracking, quoting, scheduling, and reporting visibility throughout your shipment.

Capacity

An extensive carrier network helps match backhoe shipments with qualified capacity across nationwide lanes.

Support

Service is built around responsiveness, transparency, and dedicated operations support from quote to delivery.

Meet The Transport Team

Experienced logistics professionals supporting complex equipment moves.

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Billy

Corporate Sales Manager – Heavy Haul Trucking

Billy serves as Corporate Sales Manager - Heavy Haul Trucking at Sims Global Solutions, bringing deep expertise in asset-based freight and complex transportation solutions. Thanks to the advanced technology at Sims Global, he's able to identify and capture opportunities that traditional freight brokerages often cannot access. Billy focuses on building strong client relationships and delivering cost-effective, reliable heavy haul solutions across industries, including Fortune 100 companies, aerospace, defense, and material handling.

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Chase

Agency Owner Since 2016

Chase has been an Agency Owner with Sims Global Solutions since 2016, building nearly a decade of success as an independent freight sales agent within the SGS network. He brings a hands-on, relationship-first philosophy to every client partnership, consistently outperforming larger competitors through personalized service and deep industry knowledge. Backed by Sims Global's cutting-edge technology stack, dedicated operations team, and multi-modal capabilities spanning truckload, LTL, expedited, intermodal, and warehousing, Chase delivers adaptive shipping solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. His long-standing tenure reflects his commitment to the company's core values of loyalty, transparency, and continuous improvement, helping clients nationwide streamline their logistics and reduce operational costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to transport a backhoe?

The best way to transport a backhoe is typically on an RGN, lowboy, step deck, or flatbed trailer, depending on the machine’s dimensions, weight, attachments, and loading conditions. A qualified heavy haul provider should verify measurements, determine permit needs, plan the route, and use proper chains, binders, and securement methods to keep the equipment stable throughout transit.

How much does backhoe transport cost?

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Can you help with multiple equipment shipments?

Still Have Backhoe Transport Questions?

Send your equipment details and get guidance from our logistics team.

Areas We Serve

Coordinating heavy equipment transportation across nationwide, regional, cross-border, and international freight networks.

Need Backhoe Transport in Your Area?

Tell us your pickup and delivery points for routing options.

Certified & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

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TIA Member

Membership reflecting professional freight brokerage standards.

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A+ Cargo Insurance

Added protection options for valuable machinery shipments.

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Award-Winning Service

Service promise focused on reliability and responsiveness.

Ready to Move Your Backhoe?

Share your backhoe dimensions, pickup and delivery details, and timing needs. Our team will review the lane, equipment fit, permitting considerations, and tracking options before recommending the right transport solution.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 855-326-8671. You can also send us a quick email at ContactSims@ShipSims.com.