Heavy Equipment Hauling in Colorado | Reliable Services

Heavy equipment hauling is designed for machinery and freight that exceeds standard trailer limits or requires special handling. Common examples include excavators, loaders, cranes, agricultural equipment, industrial machinery, forklifts, modular components, and other oversized or overweight cargo. Sims Global Solutions coordinates the proper trailer type, securement, route planning, and permit support based on the equipment’s dimensions, weight, and destination.

For many oversized or overweight moves in Colorado, permits may be required depending on the load’s height, width, length, weight, axle configuration, and route. Sims Global Solutions works with permitting teams to evaluate legal requirements, plan compliant routes, and coordinate escort services when needed. Permit timing can vary, so sharing accurate equipment specs early helps prevent scheduling delays.

Trailer selection depends on the load’s dimensions, weight, loading method, and route restrictions. Heavy equipment may move on RGN or lowboy trailers, multi-axle configurations, step decks, double drops, or flatbeds. Taller machines often benefit from lower deck heights, while extremely heavy loads may require specialized axle setups. Sims Global Solutions reviews the shipment profile before matching equipment to the move.

Pricing is based on equipment weight and dimensions, mileage, trailer type, permits, escorts, routing complexity, fuel, loading requirements, and scheduling urgency. Colorado mountain passes, restricted roads, seasonal weather, or urban delivery constraints can also influence cost. Providing accurate measurements, pickup and delivery addresses, and loading details helps produce a more dependable quote and avoids unexpected changes during planning.

Heavy equipment shipments are secured with appropriate chains, binders, straps, blocking, and other load-control equipment to prevent shifting or damage in transit. The team follows safety standards and coordinates with qualified carriers experienced in oversized and overweight freight. For complex loads, securement planning is reviewed alongside trailer selection, route restrictions, and any crane or rigging needs at origin or destination.

Sims Global Solutions provides real-time shipment visibility through SimsTrak, its Transportation Management System. Customers can receive updates on scheduling, dispatch, tracking, and shipment status as the load moves. This visibility is especially valuable for construction sites, industrial facilities, and project teams coordinating crews, cranes, receiving windows, or road access at the delivery location.

Lead time depends on the load complexity. Standard open-deck moves may schedule faster, while oversized, overweight, multi-axle, or escorted loads need more planning time for permits, routing, and equipment availability. For Colorado moves involving mountain corridors, construction zones, or weather-sensitive timing, early booking improves trailer options and helps align the delivery with project schedules.

Yes. Heavy haul often pairs with crane and rigging support when machinery must be lifted, positioned, or installed after transport. Sims Global Solutions can coordinate site assessment, lift planning, rigging, load securement, and routing considerations so the move is planned from pickup through final placement. This is helpful for industrial equipment, modular structures, and job sites with limited access.