Heavy Lift Transport & Equipment Services

Heavy lift transport is used for freight that is too large, tall, wide, heavy, or specialized for standard dry van service. Common examples include construction machinery, industrial equipment, modular building sections, aerospace components, material handling equipment, and other oversized loads. Sims Global Solutions evaluates dimensions, weight, loading requirements, route restrictions, and delivery conditions before recommending equipment and transport strategy.

Sims Global Solutions coordinates heavy haul moves using specialized equipment such as RGN/lowboy trailers, multi-axle RGN configurations, double drops, flatbeds, step decks, and other open-deck options. The right trailer depends on the load’s height, weight, center of gravity, loading method, route limitations, and whether cranes, forklifts, or drive-on loading are required.

Yes. Oversized and overweight loads often require state-specific permits, route surveys, escorts, and coordination around bridge limits, construction zones, curfews, and weather. Sims Global Solutions works with permitting and route planning teams to determine the safest compliant path, helping reduce delays and keep complex shipments moving according to the project schedule.

Crane and rigging support is available for equipment that must be lifted, positioned, or installed at pickup or delivery. Services can include site assessment, lift planning, rigging, load securement, and coordination with transportation teams. This helps create a complete start-to-finish solution when machinery must be moved over the road and placed safely on site.

Pricing is based on shipment dimensions, weight, equipment type, distance, permits, escorts, route complexity, loading needs, insurance requirements, and timing. A standard flatbed move may be simpler to quote than a super load requiring multi-axle equipment and route coordination. Accurate dimensions, photos, origin and destination details, and delivery constraints help produce a reliable estimate.

Transit time depends on mileage, equipment availability, permit approvals, route restrictions, escort requirements, and weather or traffic conditions. Heavy haul moves may not follow standard transit schedules because oversized loads can be limited to certain travel windows. Sims Global Solutions provides shipment updates and visibility through its operations team and SimsTrak technology.

High-value freight can receive enhanced handling, monitoring, and protection procedures. Sims Global Solutions offers access to A+ rated supplemental cargo insurance, secure loading practices, carrier vetting, and real-time visibility. For sensitive equipment, the team can also review packaging, crating, loading requirements, and specialized handling needs before the shipment is dispatched.

Sims Global Solutions supports heavy lift and equipment transportation across nationwide service areas, all 50 states, North America, and international lanes where applicable. The company’s carrier network, asset-based capabilities, and multi-modal logistics experience allow the team to coordinate complex moves for manufacturers, contractors, aerospace, defense, retail, medical device, and material handling customers.